Automation Software offers Windows XP support.

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Entivity Studio 7.0 uses Microsoft Visio® for development of control flowcharts and HMI screening. It incorporates Modbus Master serial communication, DDE Server support for Microsoft Windows 2000, and Cognex In-Sight 1000 and 3000 Vision Control Block. Steeplechase VLC 6.0 offers real time control and incorporates TAG CROSS REF, Citect HMI version 5.4, and Cognex In-Sight 1000 and 3000 Vision Control Block.



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Entivity Delivers New Versions of Popular Automation Software



Ann Arbor, MI - August 15, 2002 Entivity announces the delivery of the latest versions of VLC(TM) (originally from Steeplechase) and Studio(TM) products. Current customers, who requested the new upgrades, have received them and new customers will automatically get the new version. "We're always working to help our customers incorporate faster development, more connectivity and cost reductions on the shop floor," said Ken Spenser, Entivity's CEO. "With these new releases we have incorporated many of the features our customers have requested.

In addition to customer requests, these new versions provide new features such as, connectivity to Cognex® In-Sight(TM) vision products, added support for Windows XP and many development tools for faster project design and implementation.

Entivity Studio 7.0 (which uses Microsoft Visio® for development of control flowcharts and HMI screening) incorporates:
o Modbus Master Serial communication
o DDE Server support for Microsoft Windows 2000
o Cognex In-Sight1000 and 3000 Vision Control Block
o Build Time improvements for HMI components

Steeplechase VLC 6.0 (which has the fastest real time control available) incorporates:
o Windows XP support
o Enhanced TAG CROSS REF
o Citect HMI version 5.4
o Cognex In-Sight 1000 and 3000 Vision Control Block

Entivity was formed, in 2001, as a result of the merger between two leading automation software companies, Think & Do® and Steeplechase. This merger makes Entivity the leading provider of PC-based control solutions.

For additional information, visit the Entivity website at www.entivity.com, or call 800-722-6875.

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