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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Download the Solid Edge ST4 Maintenance Pack 10




Solid Edge ST4 - Maintenance Pack 10 Announcement:

The latest Maintenance Pack (MP10) for Solid Edge ST4 is now available for download.
You can download the Maintenance Pack here:
http://ftp.ugs.com/solid_edge/ST4/SolidEdge/

A valid WebKey account is needed to access Maintenance Pack downloads.  To create a WebKey you need your Customer Sold-To ID and your WebKey Access Code, both found under Solid Edge Help, About.  You can create your WebKey account here: https://plmapps.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/webkey/

Installing Maintenance Packs is quick and easy. Some known security issues arise with installing any software on Windows 7 OS regarding User Access Control (UAC); these same issues exist when installing MPs.  Windows UAC should be turned off and after unbundling the download run the .exe as administrator by right mouse clicking on the file and selecting Run as Administrator from the quick menu. Most UAC security issues can be avoided by installing Solid Edge to a location on the client machine anywhere other than the default “Program Files” folder.  As long as the user has full write permission to a folder location such as C:\SolidEdge\ these issues should not arise.


Ally PLM encourages all of our customers to stay current with released Maintenance Packs.  Maintenance Packs deliver the most current updates and resolution of PRs to your software platform.  You can find detailed information regarding the PRs that a Maintenance Pack addresses in the “readme” .txt file found with the MP download.

The Ally PLM Technical Support Team is available to answer any questions and provide support for all of your needs; including Maintenance packs.  You can contact the Ally PLM Technical Support Team via email at technical.support@allyplm.com or via phone at (513) 984-0480 Option: 4

Matt Johnson
Application Engineer
Ally PLM Solutions

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Solid Edge ST5 Maintenance Pack 2 Announcment



Solid Edge ST5 - Maintenance Pack 2 Announcement

The latest Maintenance Pack (MP2) for Solid Edge ST5 is now available for download.
You can download the Maintenance Pack here:
http://ftp.ugs.com/solid_edge/ST5/

A valid WebKey account is needed to access Maintenance Pack downloads. To create a WebKey you need your Customer Sold-To ID and your WebKey Access Code, both found under Solid Edge Help, About. 

You can create your WebKey account here: https://plmapps.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/webkey/

Installing Maintenance Packs is quick and easy. Some known security issues arise with installing any software on Windows 7 OS regarding User Access Control (UAC); these same issues exist when installing MPs. Windows UAC should be turned off and after unbundling the download run the .exe as administrator by right mouse clicking on the file and selecting Run as Administrator from the quick menu. Most UAC security issues can be avoided by installing Solid Edge to a location on the client machine anywhere other than the default “Program Files” folder. As long as the user has full write permission to a folder location such as C:\SolidEdge\ these issues should not arise.

Ally PLM encourages all of our customers to stay current with released Maintenance Packs.  Maintenance Packs deliver the most current updates and resolution of PRs to your software platform.  You can find detailed information regarding the PRs that a Maintenance Pack addresses in the “readme” .txt file found with the MP download.

The Ally PLM Technical Support Team is available to answer any questions and provide support for all of your needs; including Maintenance packs. You can contact the Ally PLM Technical Support Team via email at technical.support@allyplm.com or via phone at (513) 984-0480 Option: 4

Matt Johnson
Application Engineer
Ally PLM Solutions


Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Solid Edge Product Planning Survey



Ally PLM is excited to pass along the Solid Edge Product Planning Survey. This survey is put together by the Solid Edge Planning team to help plan future releases of Solid Edge and help you Design Better.   Dan Staples, Director of Solid Edge Product Development, says the survey is to “…ensure we are prioritizing things in the way that makes the most sense for the most people.”

Ally PLM encourages all users to contribute to this survey. Your experience as a user is very important to the Solid Edge Planning Team and is extremely valuable whether you are a seasoned Solid Edge user or just beginning to use the product.

Ally PLM and The Solid Edge Development Team encourage you to participate in this survey. Please share it with other Solid Edge Users and let’s all help Solid Edge continue to bring you the features and functions that you desire.

Take your Survey here: https://www.research.net/s/TNZ62HK

Matt Johnson
Application Engineer
Ally PLM

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Free 2013 Calendar from Siemens PLM Software


The Siemens PLM Global Image Program is providing complementary 2013 calendars filled with cutting edge images and the best of product design from companies all over the world using Siemens PLM Software. It's the perfect desk accessory to keep track of 2013 for any CAD enthusiast, engineer, designer, drafter, programmer, or machinist using Siemens PLM Software. The free 2013 Siemens PLM Calendar is currently only available in the Americas.

Order your Free 2013 Siemens PLM Calendar Here

Gina Yeagley
Marketing Director
Ally PLM Solutions