`Secrets of AutoCAD 2002 Exposed' Webcast Hosted by Avatech Solutions; Free Webcast Presented Due to Popularity of `Tips and Tricks' Workshops.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Avatech Solutions, the nation's leading provider of design automation tools, training, integration services, and technical support, announced that due to the overwhelming success of its recent eight city `Tips and Tricks' AutoCAD(R) 2002 workshops attended by over one thousand users, (see release dated June 11, 2002), a free encore presentation webcast will be held for those unable to attend one of the expert-led workshops. Three webcasts will be held on July 11, 2002 at 9:00 am, noon and 3:00 pm ET, each 45 minutes in length.

Participants who register to view this special broadcast will learn exclusive tips and tricks about AutoCAD 2002 and AutoCAD 2002-based products including Architectural Desktop, Land Desktop and Mechanical Desktop. In just 45 minutes, Avatech experts will provide the know-how that it might take years to learn including:

-- Learn how to save valuable time and increase AutoCAD's performance by utilizing the partial load command with spatial and layer indexing

-- Learn how to drag `n' drop files from Windows Explorer right into AutoCAD sessions

-- Learn how to easily fit all text needed into the drawing so that it is legible and neat

"The tremendous response we've received for our Tips and Tricks workshops indicates a strong need for this type of information in the CAD industry," said Scott Fischer, executive vice president of Solutions at Avatech Solutions. "We're proud that users are so enthusiastically taking advantage of the vast breadth of expertise that Avatech has to offer. By hosting this webcast presentation, we will be able to help even more users make the most of their digital design data."

Webcast Host

The webcast will be hosted by Richard Feineis, an Avatech Solutions Training Director and a Certified Autodesk Instructor. A specialist in CAD productivity, Richard is highly experienced in production drawing, coordination, end-user support, animation production and training from PC and Unix-based CAD applications. He also served as president of Dr. CADD Consulting and spent a decade in technical support and service roles with Autodesk Value Added Resellers.

Registration Information

Registrations for the `Secrets of AutoCAD 2002' will be accepted until the day of the broadcast by visiting http://www.avatechsolutions.com/news/events/secretsofacad/. The webcast will be viewable online, and audible via telephone so no sound card is required.

About Avatech Solutions

Avatech Solutions, Inc. (www.avatechsolutions.com) is one of the most trusted names in design automation software, training and comprehensive technical services. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Md., the company offers a complete solution to customers through its national network of 20 locations coast to coast -- backed by a professional services group, training centers and a national support center.

The company is the largest Autodesk software provider in the U.S., and also offers an expanded line of products from manufacturers such as Bentley Systems, Cyco Software and Hewlett-Packard. Avatech Solutions' 18,000 clients include industry leaders from the Engineering News Record's Top 100 and Fortune 500 lists.