Tripod Data Systems Releases SOLO Office 2.0
Corvallis, Ore.—January 3, 2001— <%=company%> today announced the immediate availability of SOLO Office 2.0, the desktop companion for its SOLO CE GPS/GIS mapping software. The major upgrades to TDS' Windows-based project management software include new raster image compression and basemap preparation functions.
"TDS' new raster image format now provides up to a 9-to-1 compression of TIF files," said Matt Lehman, TDS' GIS products manager. "That means our customers can take more images into the field to use on their Pocket PCs and other Windows CE devices," he said. SOLO Office 2.0 will also allow customers to select specific portions of an image for download and will supply geo reference information to scanned images.
TDS has also added a basemap preparation routine that will allow users better control over the basemap files that are used in the field. "We've given our customers a tool that allows them to cut a specific area out of a large organization-wide basemap," Lehman said. "With SOLO Office 2.0, you can select and download only those portions of the basemap database that are necessary for your current project."
Additional enhancements include an improved project display and editing tools, project printing capabilities, a new feature file editor and batch file transfer routines.
About SOLO Office
SOLO Office is the desktop companion for SOLO CE, TDS' field mapping software for Windows CE. SOLO Office provides Windows-based project generation and management tools that can be used by project managers and field users alike.
About Tripod Data Systems
Tripod Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trimble, is recognized as a leading developer of field data collection and office software for spatial data collection and processing applications. TDS produces software for platforms ranging from programmable calculators through advanced rugged field computers to complete office software applications. TDS software integrates with a wide range of measurement tools including optical instruments, global positioning system (GPS) receivers, and laser rangefinders. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, TDS provides end-users, OEM's and an extensive dealer network with advanced, easy-to-use software solutions backed by TDS professionalism and quality.
TDS can be reached by telephone at 541-753-9322, by fax at 541-757-7439, by email at sales@tdsway.com or on the web at www.tdsway.com.