Major Upgrade Takes Interactive Multimedia and Learning Authoring to the Next Level

Toronto, Ontario - March 1, 2005 - Norpath Inc., today announced the immediate availability of Norpath Elements Studio 3.0, the latest version of its multiplatform authoring software for rapidly creating professional interactive multimedia, learning, and information applications. Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 takes interactive authoring to the next level with over 100 new features and enhancements.

Norpath Elements Studio's next generation graphical authoring environment allows new and experienced designers to quickly create powerful, interactive applications without having to write code or learn a scripting language. Norpath Elements Studio includes a complete suite of design tools for creating interactive graphics, animation, and multimedia; a full set of knowledge elements for creating learning, testing, survey, and other information exchange solutions; and a wealth of pre-built GUI, interaction, logic, and data elements that allow non-technical users to easily incorporate sophisticated features into their application.

Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 now ships with a comprehensive set of pre-designed templates that provide users with a foundation to quickly build, package, and deploy a wide variety of interactive solutions such as courseware, quizzes, surveys, catalogs, encyclopedias, e-books, manuals, presentations, and kiosks.

The updated runtime includes a fully customizable interface that improves productivity by allowing designers to focus on content creation. Designers can quickly enhance the look, feel, and functionality of their application with a comprehensive range of features including custom theme, menu, toolbar, navigation explorer, help, splash/about screen, bookmarks, screen layout, kiosk options, and trial modes.

Norpath Elements Studio has an extensive range of multiplatform deployment options including standalone applications with installer, CD-ROM/DVD, and kiosks. The Application Builder allows designers to create their project once and then quickly generate distributions for Windows, Mac OS X, Java, Linux, and Solaris.

Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 includes an impressive array of new features and enhancements:

• New dynamic layout editor for automatic sizing and positioning content.
• New multi-disc media spanning for CD/DVD's.
• New QuickTime 6 support.
• New collection of application and content templates.
• New trial modes for creating time limited demos with optional unlock code.
• New knowledge elements including drag and drop questions.
• Enhanced runtime properties and theme editor.
• Enhanced HTML, image, and rich-text elements.
• Plus numerous authoring environment enhancements and additional elements.

Pricing and Availability
Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 is now available for immediate download at www.norpath.com for both Windows and Mac OS X. Pricing is US$495 for new users. Registered users of previous versions of Norpath Elements Studio can upgrade to Norpath Elements Studio 3.0 for US$199.

About Norpath Inc.
Founded in 1999, Norpath Inc. (www.norpath.com) is an industry recognized developer of a new generation of interactive authoring systems. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, our products and services help organizations accelerate the creation and deployment of a wide range of interactive applications and content.

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