SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- CADENCE, the world's largest
independent CAD magazine, and Referentia Systems, a leader in embedded
multimedia training for software applications, recently announced a
partnership to provide interactive AutoCAD training through the CADENCE
Channel Web site, http://www.cadence-mag.com.
The CAD community can now visit the CADENCE Channel Web site to download
or stream selected content from the award-winning Referentia for AutoCAD
multimedia training series. Five free lessons and concept animations are
available from each of the three training volumes in the Referentia for
AutoCAD Release 14 series: "AutoCAD Essentials for the Workplace," "3D Design
& Drawing in R14," and "What You Need to Know About R14." Free training from
the new Referentia for AutoCAD 2000 volume, "3D Design & Drawing in AutoCAD
2000" will also be offered. The complete courses on CD-ROM are available for
purchase at prices ranging from $89 to $149.
"CAD professionals are under increasing pressure to become more
productive. They need to find new ways of improving performance," said
Arnie Williams, CADENCE Editor-in-Chief. "That's why the CADENCE Channel Web
site is offering a free sampling of Referentia for AutoCAD training. The
Referentia technology represents a paradigm shift in learning, providing
software training that both interacts with the user and integrates with the
application."
"We're interested in making Referentia more accessible to CAD users
worldwide and helping the CADENCE Channel Web site provide quality information
and resources to the CAD community," said Bill Kern, president of Referentia
Systems. "The Referentia Learning System makes subject matter come alive with
narrated 3D animations and an interactive "Try It" feature. This multimedia
approach maximizes comprehension and retention of key information and makes
learning enjoyable."
Referentia Systems Inc. based in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a leader in
e-learning and has broken new ground in developing its embedded multimedia
training technology for software applications. Referentia's technology has
been adopted by large organizations such as Autodesk, Borland/Inprise, Seagate
Software, GoldMine Software Corp., and the Defense Advance Research Project
Agency (DARPA). Referentia products and technology have received numerous
awards and have been commercially proven though widespread distribution to
more than 500,000 users worldwide.
Established in 1986, CADENCE Magazine is the world's largest independent
computer-aided design (CAD) publication. CADENCE reaches 100,021 CAD
professionals* in the areas of architecture, mechanical engineering, civil
engineering, industrial design and GIS. CADENCE educates CAD professionals on
latest industry trends, informs subscribers of up-to-date developments in the
fast growing PC-based CAD market, and delivers hands-on solutions to
computer-aided design challenges.
* CADENCE June, 1999 BPA Statement
SOURCE Miller Freeman, Inc.
