09-22-2008
Dassault Systèmes Makes 3D Content Creation on Virtual Earth Even
Easier; Enables Reuse of 3D Models From 3DVIA.com Content Library

Concord, Mass., September 22, 2008 - Dassault Systèmes (DS) (NASDAQ:
DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065. DSY. PA), a world leader in 3D and
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the latest
version of Microsoft Virtual Earth-3DVIA. Combining Microsoft’s
integrated mapping, imaging, search and data visualization platform with
3DVIA’s powerful 3D modeling and realistic visualization technology, the
new Virtual Earth-3DVIA now allows anyone to easily and intuitively
create their own 3D world on Virtual Earth in a few clicks. This latest
version will enable users to create and remix complete 3D scenes or
“mashups” using content posted to the 3DVIA.com 3D content library.
3DVIA.com is a free content creation community with a growing list of
registered users sharing their 3D models online.

Virtual Earth-3DVIA is designed for both professionals and consumers to
create realistic 3D scenes, such as houses, buildings or even city
locations, and then share them online through Microsoft Virtual Earth.
With the addition of the new 3D remix functionality (Editors: please see
3DVIA Shape 2.0 release issued over BusinessWire on September 15, 2008),
users do not have to be experienced 3D modelers in order to build their
own homes or towns on Microsoft’s online geographic location mapping
technology. Instead, users can quickly and easily search the 3DVIA.com
library and import quality 3D models directly into their Virtual Earth
projects.

“For anyone interested in a fun way to create and expand their own
geographical areas on Microsoft’s online Virtual Earth offering, we now
have a simple tool with virtually no learning curve,” said Lynne Wilson,
senior vice president and general manager, 3DVIA, Dassault Systèmes. “By
making it easier than ever for any consumer to remix and mashup models,
we’re bringing 3D to everyone interested in embracing its power.”

In addition to the 3D remix functionality, a number of additional
features were added based on extensive usability testing. They include:
• Interactive tutorials with videos to help users build a house in five
minutes or less; and
• Significantly improved user interface and navigation.

“Through our continued collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, we are now
able to offer an even easier way for every Virtual Earth user to easily
and intuitively create a realistic 3D version of their home, office or
neighborhood,” explained Stephen Lawler, general manager of Virtual
Earth at Microsoft. “We’re pleased with the number of installs and
engagement with the current version to date, and we expect that this new
version will draw in even more enthusiastic users looking to bring their
ideas to life in 3D.”

For more information and to download the application, go to
http://maps.live.com/Help/en-us/VE3DVIADownload.htm.

About Virtual Earth

The Virtual Earth platform is Microsoft’s next-generation integrated set
of powerful online mapping and search services that offer a variety of
capabilities, including unique bird’s- eye view, three-dimensional
imagery, and aerial and satellite imagery. The Virtual Earth platform
also powers a variety of consumer, enterprise and government
applications that enable people to discover and explore a specific
location. Virtual Earth powers Live Search Maps, Microsoft’s online
local search and mapping Web site. More information about the Virtual
Earth platform is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/default.mspx.

About 3DVIA

3DVIA is Dassault Systèmes' brand for lifelike 3D product experiences.
3DVIA extends 3D to new users, businesses and consumers in order to
create new communities with 3D as the common language. With its open web
services-based architecture, it enables high-performance distribution of
3D content. 3DVIA also delivers authoring products that revolutionize 3D
product publishing and the Virtools platform for developing interactive,
real-time applications.
For more information about 3DVIA, go to: http://www.3dvia.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers
in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981,
Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and
services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of
the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance. The
Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual
product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual
production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global
collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike
experiences. Dassault Systèmes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and
Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information,
visit http://www.3ds.com

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered
trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or
other countries.

About Virtual Earth

The Virtual Earth platform is Microsoft’s next-generation integrated set
of powerful online mapping and search services that offer a variety of
capabilities, including unique bird’s- eye view, three-dimensional
imagery, and aerial and satellite imagery. The Virtual Earth platform
also powers a variety of consumer, enterprise and government
applications that enable people to discover and explore a specific
location. Virtual Earth powers Live Search Maps, Microsoft’s online
local search and mapping Web site. More information about the Virtual
Earth platform is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/default.mspx.

About 3DVIA

3DVIA is Dassault Systèmes' brand for lifelike 3D product experiences.
3DVIA extends 3D to new users, businesses and consumers in order to
create new communities with 3D as the common language. With its open web
services-based architecture, it enables high-performance distribution of
3D content. 3DVIA also delivers authoring products that revolutionize 3D
product publishing and the Virtools platform for developing interactive,
real-time applications.

For more information about 3DVIA, go to: http://www.3dvia.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers
in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981,
Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and
services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of
the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance. The
Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual
product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual
production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global
collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike
experiences. Dassault Systèmes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and
Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information,
visit http://www.3ds.com

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered
trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or
other countries.