ACDSee 6.00 Released

ew features deliver innovative selective browsing and image rating

technologies that streamline workflow

 

VICTORIA, British Columbia � September 30, 2003 - ACD Systems

International Inc. (TSE:ASA), the digital imaging company and makers

of ACDSee� and Canvas�, today released ACDSee 6.0, the newest

version of its flagship digital imaging software program for

consumer and corporate markets. ACDSee is known for its speed, ease-

of-use and powerful image management capabilities including features

for viewing, organizing, searching, printing and sharing digital

image collections of any size. New features in ACDSee 6.0 include

the ability to rate images, burn photos to CD/DVDs and quickly view

and locate photos from different folders and categories with the

Easy Select and Selective Browsing features.

 

ACDSee 6.0 solves the problem facing the escalating digital imaging

market by offering an easy solution for managing large volumes of

images. The new Easy Select feature allows users to select multiple

folders and categories to get a combined view of all images that are

contained in them. The robust Selective Browsing feature, unique to

ACDSee 6.0, takes the frustration and time out of looking for images

by combing the search results from different folders and categories

simultaneously and then displaying all the images in one window.

 

After easily finding their images, users can place their selection

in an Image Basket where they are temporarily ready for editing,

creating an HTML album ready to share on the web or email to friends

and family. ACDSee 6.0 also boasts a new Image Rating system, in

which photos can be assigned a numerical rating. Image Rating

assists users in sorting and searching their images and helps them

to distinguish the quality of their photos.

 

Some of the additional new features of ACDSee 6.0 include:

 

· CD and DVD Burning � write images and media to CD/DVDs

· Edit Panel � an integrated photo editor with a comprehensive

set of editing tools that surpasses many other digital imaging

programs

· Magnifying Glass View � examine the detail in photos or

check for imperfections by moving the mouse pointer over a

particular section of the photo

· Master Keyword List � assign keywords to files using a

master keyword list

· Slideshows � create HTML slideshows to share on the web or

on CD/DVD and standalone slide shows to view on a computer

· Screensavers � add Hollywood-style transitions to photo

shows

· Seamless Three Step Acquire Wizard � automatically finds

pictures for importing from cameras, scanners, CDs and other devices

· Pan Lock � compare detail in a series of photos by flipping

between photos automatically zoomed to the same picture area

· Improved User Interface � makes it easier to find and select

program features and allows users to float and dock window panes for

workflow customization

· More Sorting/Searching Options � sort and search photos by

any file related data

· Database Back Up and Restoration � allows for quick

incremental backups and full database backups and restorations

· Database Conversion � converts older versions of ACDSee

databases to the ACDSee 6.0 database

· Media Management � rotate video clips or edit scenes from

the beginning or end of a video clip without using video editing

software

· EXIF 2.2 Print � view and use EXIF 2.2 Print (Exchangeable

Image File Format) to get better prints from home printers

 

�The goal of all our ACDSee programs has always been to provide

consumers and corporate users access to a powerful, easy-to-use

program that meets all their digital imaging needs,� says Mike

Zelen, president and chief executive officer of ACD Systems. �By

introducing ACDSee 6.0, our goal has been extended to include

reshaping the marketplace by now offering the most technologically

advanced, feature rich and still easy-to-use digital imaging program

that exceeds users� expectations.�

 

Price and Availability

ACDSee 6.0 in English is available for $49.99 (USD) for the full

version, or $39.99 (USD) for the upgrade from ACDSee 5.0. Volume

licensing for ACDSee 6.0 is available and special pricing is offered

for five and ten user licenses. For more information visit our

website at www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.

 

About ACD Systems

Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems

International (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers

and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned

ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform

technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has penetrated the

global marketplace through Internet distribution and strategic

partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of

consumer users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many

Fortune 500 companies. The company has a history of solid revenue

growth. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web

site: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.

 

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Contacts for Media

Dianne Escudé, Director Marketing Communications

Monisha Khanna, Public Relations

ACD Systems Ltd.

(250) 544-6700

pr@acdsystems.com

 

Contacts for Investors

Mark Franklin, Investor Relations

ACD Systems Ltd.

(250) 544-6700

ir@acdsystems.com

 

 

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WERE MADE AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE FORWARD-

LOOKING STATEMENTS IF CONDITIONS OR OPINIONS SHOULD CHANGE.

 

 

 

 

The growth of ACDSee reminds me of MS Office in its infancy.

I wrote them a couple versions back and asked if I could somehow backup the database of ACDSee. After all I was considering creating all these records attached to my image files----thousands of them--- and if I had a crash or if the program pooped out I sure would want a back up. They said no. But that it's on the agenda for some future version. A couple of months ago someone else posted here saying they wrote and asked them recently the same thing and they answered him the same they answered me. I see them mention databases above but the question still remains:<p>Can one back up the ACDSee database?