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  • Connectors for PLM 10.9.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.9.0 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and platform support listed below.

    Connector 10.9 Enhancements

    • Enhancement to the Part BOM Property Mapping enables the Connector to map the CAD File properties to the Part BOM properties in Aras (CAD File – Part BOM).
    • Inventor and NX Connectors support generation of viewables for configurations.
    • SolidWorks Connector supports usage of global coordinate systems for assembling CAD models.
    • The Connector now supports exporting of the Property Mappings and Resource Settings as PDF, HTML or Text file.
    • Connector now allows the user to configure the type of the Compression to be used for the AML transactions.
    • Platform Support for AnyCAD: Inventor 2025.1 can support SolidWorks part and assembly up to version 2024; Inventor 2025.0 can support SolidWorks part and assembly up to version 2023.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 10.9.0 supports Aras Innovator 14-32
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2025, 2024 and 2023
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2025, 2024 and 2023
    • Support for SolidWorks 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for NX Series 2312, 2306 and 2212
    • Support for Creo 11, 10 and 9

    Important Note for Inventor Connector Customers

    Prior to the Connector 10.7 release, the Inventor Connector managed the design family links in Inventor with the Generic as the child: iMember -> iFactory. In the Connector 10.7 release, the Link direction changed. The Factory (Generic) is now the head of the relationship: iFactory -> iMember.

    This change affects only the Family Table management using Inventor iFactory and iMembers. There are no changes related to the Inventor Model States. This change in the Inventor Connector has been done to improve the management of iMembers. Customers currently managing the iFactory and iMembers should migrate their database when upgrading from an older version of the Connector to Connector 10.7 or later.

    Please contact Connector Support (connector-support@essigplm.com) with any questions or assistance with updating existing Inventor Design Family CAD Structure Relations.

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.8.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.8.0 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and platform support listed below.

    Connector 10.8 Enhancements

    • New “Allow Branching of a Released Item” resource setting will allow the users to branch from a model that is in the Released state.
    • New “Manage Nested Instances” resource setting for the Creo Connector has been introduced to allow the administrator to optimize the nested family table management in different ways based on usage and requirements.
    • The Essig PLM BOM to CAD feature now supports the BOM to have native files from other CAD systems. Currently, the SolidWorks Connector could create a CAD model that contains both SolidWorks and Inventor Components and the Inventor Connector could create a CAD model that contains both Inventor and SolidWorks Components.
    • New “Connector Screen Permissions” feature allows administrators to control access to specific Connector features within the Aras client.
    • The Connector has optimized the size of the AML sent to Aras during inbound operations which improves performance when storing large hierarchies.
    • New Aras Innovator variable “ConnectorVersionPatch” will hold the patch version of the Connector and report an error if it finds an incompatibility between the Connector and the Connector Package installed in the server, based on the Patch version.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 10.8.0 supports Aras Innovator 14-31
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for NX Series 2312, 2306 and 2212
    • Support for Creo 11, 10 and 9

    Important Note for Inventor Connector Customers

    Prior to the Connector 10.7 release, the Inventor Connector managed the design family links in Inventor with the Generic as the child: iMember -> iFactory. In the Connector 10.7 release, the Link direction changed. The Factory (Generic) is now the head of the relationship: iFactory -> iMember.

    This change affects only the Family Table management using Inventor iFactory and iMembers. There are no changes related to the Inventor Model States. This change in the Inventor Connector has been done to improve the management of iMembers. Customers currently managing the iFactory and iMembers should migrate their database when upgrading from an older version of the Connector to Connector 10.7 or later.

    Please contact Connector Support (connector-support@essigplm.com) with any questions or assistance with updating existing Inventor Design Family CAD Structure Relations.

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.7.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.7.0 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and platform support listed below.

    Important Note for Inventor Connector Customers

    Currently, the Inventor Connector manages the design family links in Inventor with the Generic as the child: iMember -> iFactory.

    In Connector 10.7, the Link direction has been changed. The Factory (Generic) is now the head of the relationship: iFactory -> iMember.

    This change affects only the Family Table management using Inventor iFactory and iMembers. There are no changes related to the Inventor Model States. This change in the Inventor Connector has been done to improve the management of iMembers. Customers currently managing the iFactory and iMembers should migrate their database when upgrading from an older version of the Connector to Connector 10.7 or later.

    Please contact Connector Support (connector-support@essigplm.com) with any questions or assistance with updating existing Inventor Design Family CAD Structure Relations.

    Connector 10.7 Enhancements

    • The Connector has been updated to include a Map Null value column to the Current Settings dialog.
    • The Inventor Connector enables management of Parameter Files as Non-CAD Files.
    • The Classification dialog now provides a filter search.
    • A new toolbar button with a caption “Create a Model” has been added to the Connector main toolbar / command bar in the CAD application. A dialog box will be displayed with the list of templates.
    • The Essig PLM BOM to CAD feature provides the ability to define a template file in the Part. If a template file is defined, then the Connector will use the template file to create a part / assembly, during the BOM to CAD execution.
    • Ability for the administrator to configure the Connector to use a dynamic Port Number by configuring ConnectorServicePortNumber Variable in Aras Innovator.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 10.7.0 supports Aras Innovator 14-30
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for NX Series 2312, 2306 and 2212
    • Support for Creo 10, 9 and 8

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.5 for Support of Aras 12 Now Available!

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.5 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new platform support listed below.

    Important Notes:

    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 9.5 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for NX Series 2212, 2007 and 2000
    • 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.6.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.6.0 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and platform support listed below.

    • New Aras Innovator variable “ConnectorStoreTransformation” will store the transformation matrix as a property of the BOM Instance relationship.
    • New Aras Innovator variable “ConnectorInventorAllowEdit” will allow the user to make any in session changes without locking the model.
    • New xClass tab in the Hierarchy Explorer – Item Information pane displays the xProperties of the selected items.
    • AML queries used by the Connector have been optimized to include the specific property names instead of the wild card.
    • The Connector now allows users to retrieve multiple hierarchies in a single Retrieve operation.
    • The Connector will display the filtered list as an intended list, which makes easier to visually make selections in the cascaded list.
    • WebSocket has been introduced to communicate from Aras Innovator to the Connector.
    • Support of inactive Items in the Aras list.
    • Performance improvements to the Register operation.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 10.6.0 supports Aras Innovator 14-29
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for NX Series 2306, 2206 and 1980
    • Support for Creo 10, 9 and 8

    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.

    BOM to CAD Webinar – Wednesday, January 10th:

    Essig PLM is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00AM EST that highlights the new BOM to CAD feature. During this presentation, Essig PLM will demonstrate how companies can proactively create a Bill of Materials driven by the Aras Innovator rules engine which can then be used to construct the CAD design – essentially BOM-driven CAD – via direct Connectors to Aras PLM.

    Topics that will be discussed include 150% BOM, Variant Management, Effectivity and CAD design.

    REGISTER NOW!

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.5 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.5 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and platform support listed below.

    • New Feature “Essig PLM BOM to CAD” provides the ability to build an assembly in the CAD system through a Bill of Materials defined in Aras Innovator.
    • New “Automatically Continue to Store BOM” resource setting; when enabled, the Connector will continue to Store BOM after the Store Hierarchy operation.
    • New “BOM Quantity Driven By” resource setting provides a way to determine whether the BOM quantity is driven by the CAD application, Aras Innovator or the Part Item Unit of Measure.
    • New “Displayed Detailed Generation” resource setting; when enabled the Connector will indicate those items that deviate from the referenced generation.
    • New “Family Part Number Expression” resource setting is used to control the format of a family Part Number.
    • Enhancement to Retrieve Hierarchy to show the Current and Referenced Generation.
    • Enhancement to Property Mapping to support Part BOM Quantity.
    • New Connector Unregister and Re-register operations provide the ability to Unregister / Re-register a CAD Document or its configurations.
    • Enhancement to Search dialog allows adding xProperties associated to the Part items in the Column Chooser dialog.
    • File Overwrite dialog now includes the Column Chooser to display additional columns supported by the CAD Item Type.
    • Update to Register Rename operation provides the ability for the Connector to register the selected CAD Documents as a separate CAD Document and rename them.
    • Branch and Merge operations, currently available in the SolidWorks Connector, have been extended to the Inventor, Creo and NX Connectors allowing users to identify a CAD Part or Assembly file (source) and create related but independent branch designs.
    • Enhancement to the Branch tab in Aras Innovator will now display the branched items as well as the Source item of the CAD Document.
    • Enhancement to the Branch tab in the Connector now displays the “Branch Type” column.
    • SolidWorks Connector enhancement to Check Status dialog to include light weight models if they are part of the active model hierarchy.
    • View Info dialog now includes a Parts tab.
    • Enhancement to View Info and Search to include a Color Selection dialog.

    Important Notes:

    Essig PLM will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 27th that will highlight the new Connector 10.5 features. In addition, several short videos demonstrating the following new features are available on YouTube.

    When upgrading from older Connector 10.x versions to 10.3, it was required to delete the UI registry key. This issue has been resolved and there is no need to delete the registry keys when upgrading to Connector 10.5.

    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 10.5 supports Aras Innovator 14-28
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for NX Series 2306, 2206 and 1980
    • Support for Creo 10, 9 and 8

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.4.1 for Support of Aras 12 Now Available!

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.4.1 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • Enhancements to Search dialog to allow searching on Part properties other than Part Number

    Important Notes:

    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 9.4.1 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for NX Series 2212, 2007 and 2000
    • 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.4 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.4 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • Support for SAML / Azure AD Authentication with Aras Innovator

    Important Notes:

    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 9.4 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for SolidWorks 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for NX Series 2212, 2007 and 2000
    • 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.4 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.4 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • Support for SAML Authentication with Aras Innovator.
    • Enhancements to the Store BOM window include a new Changes dialog that displays what is changed in the BOM Parts within the BOM hierarchy.
    • Enhancement to the SolidWorks Connector Modified Copies dialog includes a new Remarks column that provides a visual cue informing the user if the file is really modified or just requires a rebuild.
    • The Connector now allows the user to specify a filter based on the xClassification to find files that are part of particular xClasses.
    • The View Info dialog now includes a new “Family Table” tab that allows users to view the complete family hierarchy of the selected model.
    • The Workspace Explorer has been enhanced to include a View Info dialog.
    • The Creo, NX and Inventor Connectors now use a separate set of icons to visually indicate family instances.
    • A new keyword Connector.Model_name has been introduced in the property mapping and this is applicable to the drawing documents and presentation in Inventor. This helps the administrator define a property mapping to map the file name of the model of a drawing property.

    Important Notes:

    When upgrading from older Connector 10.x versions to 10.3, it was required to delete the UI registry key. This issue has been resolved and there is no need to delete the registry keys when upgrading to Connector 10.4.

    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 10.4 supports Aras Innovator 14-26
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2024, 2023 and 2022
    • 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.

  • 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.3 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.3 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New Connector API interface enables access to the Aras Innovator session object programmatically.
    • UI improvements to the “Config Summary” tab.
    • Additional options for column filter operators on the Search dialog and other List / Tree controls.
    • 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.
    • Choose BOM dialog improvements where the Connector will determine which are active BOMs based on the status of the existing BOM in Aras.
    • Connector event handlers have been extended to include a new OnBeforeStoreBOM pre-event as well as OnAfterRegisterItem, OnAfterStoreItem, OnAfterStoreBOM post-events.

    Important Notes:

    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 9.3 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • 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 2007, 2000 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.2 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.2 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • Search dialog enhancements include the ability to use Part properties to search and a new “Show Duplicates” toggle button.
    • Saved Search now lists the search items that are shared to the groups (identities) in which the current user is a member.
    • UI consistency improvements include a new “Reset Layout” context menu option and a “Clear Filters in All Columns” option in the List and Tree View context menus.
    • Choose BOM dialog improvements where the Connector will determine which are active BOMs based on the status of the existing BOM in Aras.
    • Support for Inventor Model States and Substitutes.
    • NX Connector supports creation of a JT viewable.

    Important Notes:

    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 10.2 supports Aras Innovator 14-22
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.1 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.1 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New SolidWorks Connector Branch and Merge operations enable the user to perform sandbox designs on their SolidWorks CAD files. This is accomplished by identifying a SolidWorks Part or Assembly file (source) and creating independent branch designs that are related back to the source files.
    • Viewables tab on the Hierarchy Explorer – Item Information supports multiple viewables.
    • New Filter row in the Hierarchy Explorer is useful for viewing specific assemblies and components in large assemblies.
    • New Refresh Item Status in Modified Copies dialog.

    Important Notes:

    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.

    A webinar highlighting the Branch / Merge functionality and upcoming Connector releases will be scheduled in June.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 10.1 supports Aras Innovator 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for NX 2007, 2000 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.2 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.2 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New SolidWorks Connector Branch and Merge operations enable the user to perform sandbox designs on their SolidWorks CAD files. This is accomplished by identifying a SolidWorks Part or Assembly file (source) and creating independent branch designs that are related back to the source files.
    • Viewables tab on the Hierarchy Explorer – Item Information supports multiple viewables.
    • New Filter row in the Hierarchy Explorer is useful for viewing specific assemblies and components in large assemblies.
    • New Refresh Item Status in Modified Copies dialog.

    Important Notes:

    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. Please refer to the Connector 9.1 Release Notes for additional information.

    A webinar highlighting the Branch / Merge functionality and upcoming Connector releases will be scheduled in June.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 9.2 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2023, 2022 and 2021
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for NX 2007, 2000 and 1980
    • Support for Creo 8, 7 and 6

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 10.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 10.0 release, which includes support for Aras Innovator 14, 15 and 16.

    Platform Support

    • Aras Innovator 14, 15 and 16
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for NX 1926, 1899 and 12
    • Support for Creo 8, 7 and 6

    As a reminder, when installing the Connectors for PLM, please run the setup.exe and 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.1 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.1 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • Store BOM multiple root items will process the BOM for all of the configurations of the assembly
    • Store multiple root BOM drawings will store the BOM of all the items that are referenced in the drawing
    • New “Track File Generation” resource setting enables the administrator to control how generations of files are tracked
    • Updated “Family Part Number Format” resource setting allows the administrator to use a different type of separator or no separator at all
    • With multiple items selected, the Connector will enable the toolbar/menu and allow the user to specify an operation to apply to all the selected items that are eligible
    • Updated “Store Viewables” resource setting has been extended to support multiple viewable files
    • Connector silent installation includes options to log the output

    Important Note:

    Customers that have customized the “Family Part Number Format” setting in one or more Projects, should update this setting in all of the Projects to include the appropriate separator.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 9.1 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for NX 1926, 1899 and 12
    • Support for Creo 8, 7 and 6

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.0.3 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.0.3 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • “AutoCAD Plot Settings” resource has been enhanced to create a PDF of all layouts based on a setting. New options include “LayoutToPlot” and “PlotType”. The “LayoutToPlot” values include First, Active, AllLayouts, AllLayoutsAndModel and Model. The “PlotType” setting supports layout and extents.

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 9.0.3 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP18
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2021, 2020 and 2019
    • Support for NX 1926, 1899 and 12
    • Support for Creo 7 and 6

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.0.2 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 9.0.2 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    Enhancements to “Check Non-Latest” option, which has been renamed to “Check Status”
    Update to “Allow Duplicate Part Number Assignment” resource setting for the AutoCAD Connector
    Update to “Do not version Part on Assignment” which will provide the ability to Register a CAD Document to a Released Part item

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 9.0.2 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP16
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2021, 2020 and 2019
    • Support for NX 1926, 1899 and 12
    • Support for Creo 7 and 6

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 9.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce that the Connectors for PLM 9.0 release is now available. Connectors for PLM 9.0 has been developed using our innovative Unified CAD Framework, which utilizes the latest industry technologies and provides a new and improved platform that all of our PDM, PLM and CAD Connector software solutions are based on.

    This latest release also introduces two new mechanical CAD Connectors supporting NX and Creo, addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New NX Connector for PLM
    • New Creo Connector for PLM
    • New “Part Configurations Management Policy” resource setting
    • New “Assembly Configurations Management Policy” resource setting
    • New “Default Part Number of Configurations” resource setting

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 9.0 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP14
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2019, 2020 and 2021
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2019, 2020 and 2021
    • Support for SolidWorks 2019, 2020 and 2021
    • Support for NX 12, 1899 and 1926
    • Support for Creo 6

    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.

  • Connectors for PLM 8.1.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 8.1.0 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New “Support for AnyCAD” resource setting enables Inventor AnyCAD support with the use of SolidWorks files in Inventor
    • “Design Library Folder Location” resource has been updated to support AutoCAD
    • Connector Search screen has been updated to include a Generations tab
    • Updates to the Connector Retrieve operation

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 8.1.0 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP11
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2019, 2020 and 2021
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2019, 2020 and 2021
    • Support for SolidWorks 2019, 2020 and 2021

    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 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 8.0.3 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 8.0.3 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes new features and platform support listed below.

    • New “Allow Overwriting of Released File” resource setting

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 8.0.3 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP7
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2018, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2018 R2, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2018, 2019 and 2020

    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 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 8.0.2 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 8.0.2 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and enhancements listed below.

    • New “Allow Editing Properties Before Part Number Assignment” resource setting
    • New “Store BOM Additional Key Columns” resource setting
    • New “Ignore Modified Copies during Store Hierarchy” resource setting
    • New “Manage Locked External References” resource setting for the SolidWorks Connector
    • New “AutoCAD Plot Settings” resource setting
    • Updates to the Inventor Connector Rename and Save-As operations
    • Updates to the Connector Replace and Insert options
    • Updates to Generate and Search Part Numbers for the AutoCAD, Inventor and SolidWorks Connectors

    Platform Support

    • Connectors for PLM 8.0.2 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP4
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2018, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2018 R2, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2018, 2019 and 2020

    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 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 8.0.1 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 8.0.1 release, which introduces new platform support listed below. The Connectors for PLM 8.0.1 release does not include support for Aras Innovator 11 releases.

    Platform Support

    • Aras Innovator 12.0 is the minimum supported version; Connectors for PLM 8.0.1 supports Aras Innovator 12.0 SP1-SP2
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2018, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2018 R2, 2019 and 2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2018, 2019 and 2020

    As a reminder, when installing the Connectors for PLM, please run the ConnectorServerConfig.exe utility to update the server to the latest Connector packages. For more information, please refer to the Connector Installation Guide now available on the Connectors for PLM Document Library.

    As an Aras 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 8.0.0 Now Available

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 8.0 release, which introduces support for Aras Innovator 12.0. The Connectors for PLM 8.0 release does not include support for Aras Innovator 11 releases.

    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.

    For further details, access the Connectors for PLM 8.0 Release Notes now available on the Connectors for PLM Document Library.

    As an Aras 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 7.4.0 Now Available!

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 7.4 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and enhancements listed below.

    • New “Require all Registered Parts for Store BOM” resource setting for the SolidWorks and Inventor Connectors
    • New “Process Modified Files” resource setting for the SolidWorks and Inventor Connectors
    • New Retrieve Drawing option
    • Store BOM from Drawing has been updated to read the keyword “Ignore”

    Platform Support

    • Aras Innovator 11 SP7 is the minimum supported version; Connectors for PLM 7.4 supports Aras Innovator 11.0 SP7-SP15
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2017, 2018 R2 and 2019
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2017, 2018 and 2019
    • Support for SolidWorks 2017, 2018 and 2019

    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.

    For further details, access the Connectors for PLM 7.4 Release Notes now available on the Connectors for PLM Document Library.

    As an Aras 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.

  • Connectors for PLM 7.3.0 Now Available!

    We are pleased to announce the Connectors for PLM 7.3 release, which addresses customer reported issues and includes a number of new features and enhancements listed below.

    • New “Continue to Store BOM for Part documents” resource setting
    • New “Excluded Properties For BOM Part Compare” resource setting for the SolidWorks and Inventor Connectors
    • Updated “Include Drawings for Retrieve Operation” resource setting provides OnModelLock option
    • New server method to include Phantom Parts during the Store BOM operation
    • Column display enhancements to allow column selection based on the ItemType property definition of the corresponding item

    Platform Support

    • Aras Innovator 11 SP7 is the minimum supported version; Connectors for PLM 7.3 supports Aras Innovator 11.0 SP7-SP15
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2017, 2018 R2 and 2019
    • Support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical 2017, 2018 and 2019
    • Support for SolidWorks 2017, 2018 and 2019

    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.

    For further details, access the Connectors for PLM 7.3 Release Notes now available on the Connectors for PLM Document Library.

    As an Aras 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 7.3.0 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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