Connectors for PLM 10.3 Now Available

Connectors for PLM 10.3 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.3 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

  • The Connector now provides the ability to manage Non-CAD files in Aras.
  • New Connector API interface provides the ability to access the Aras Innovator session object programmatically.
  • UI improvements that include the display of the “Config Summary” column and column filter operators.
  • New support for xProperties. The Connector provides the ability to define both Forward and Backward property mapping to an xProperty and supports both Explicitly defined xProperties and the Extended Classification properties.
  • Connector event handlers have been extended to include a new OnBeforeStoreBOM pre-event as well as OnAfterRegisterItem, OnAfterStoreItem, OnAfterStoreBOM post-events.
  • Update to the Column positioning in the Property Mappings tab.
  • “Save-As” for SolidWorks Library files (Toolbox and Design Library) during the Copy Hierarchy operation.
  • “View Info” from the Generations and Where-Used tabs.
  • The Connector now allows the administrator to define if a null or empty property value should be mapped by the Connector during Forward and Backward mapping.
  • Copy Hierarchy now includes a Parts tab where users can view the associated Parts of the selected CAD documents.
  • A “Local File Generation” column has been added to the Overwrite Files dialog displayed during Retrieve Hierarchy.
  • Improvements to how the Connector manages multi-value lists.

Important Notes:

Connector end users will need to delete the following registry key after upgrading to Connector 10.3.0: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SofTech\Innovator\UI

Customers that have customized the “Family Part Number Format” setting (updated in Connector 9.1) in one or more Projects, should update this setting in all of the Projects to include the appropriate separator. For questions or assistance with updating this setting please contact Connector support.

Platform Support

  • Connectors for PLM 10.3 supports Aras Innovator 14-25
  • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2023, 2022 and 2021
  • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2023, 2022 and 2021
  • Support for SolidWorks 2023, 2022 and 2021
  • Support for NX Series 2206, 2007 and 1980
  • Support for Creo 9, 8 and 7

As a reminder, when installing the Connectors for PLM, please run the ConnectorServerConfig.exe utility to update the server to the latest Connector packages. Refer to the Connector Installation Guide for more information.

As an Aras Gold Certified Partner, Essig PLM develops integrated CAD Connector products for the Aras Innovator PLM solution suite and delivers CAD/PLM implementation services that enhance business performance.

If you would like to request a copy of this Connectors for PLM release, or if you have any questions, please contact Connector Customer Support at (978) 203-5152 or email connector-support@essigplm.com.

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