Siemens PLM Launches Public, Online Community

Siemens PLM has launched a public, online community (www.siemens.com/plm/community) available for customers and those wishing to learn more about Siemens PLM and its products.  Ally PLM recently sat down with Susan Cinadr, Director of Social Media at Siemens PLM Software, to discuss the latest updates.  Susan also holds the title of Community Admin so she knows the in’s & outs of how the community works. 

Bridget Hatfield of Ally PLM interviews Susan Cinadr here:



The Siemens PLM Community is a place where users can collaborate with other users, find information about products and accelerate their adoption and use. The forum is open to viewing for anyone, however if users want to post questions or answer others, a simple registration is required.

Siemens PLM Community offers:

--subjects on different products
--wide variety of participants
--up-and-coming industry topics

Anyone interested in Siemens PLM software can access the public, online forum and participate with peers and Siemens’ experts.  Ally PLM Application Engineers’ will hold an active presence in the community.  Ally PLM is anxious to assist all users by posting knowledge base articles and answering user questions.  Solid Edge and NX for Manufacturing are two sections available in the community with other sections such as NX for Product Design, NX for Simulation and Femap coming online soon.  This sub-section for Solid Edge users provides a community to share experiences, build relationships and offer support both peer-to-peer and directly with Solid Edge Experts. 

Registered participants in the Solid Edge community consist of Solid Edge Version 1 users and a number of others that have been active in other Solid Edge forums for years. 

Benefits of the Siemens PLM Community include:

--ability to connect with other users from around the globe
--streamline search queries for efficiency
--constant network growth
--tips & tricks from experts
--latest news and updates

Some threads have been established to help you learn how to navigate through the community.  Make sure to check out the “How to’s” and Knowledge Base that will make your experience in the community easier.

Catch you in the community!  

Tim Larsen
Marketing Manager
Ally PLM Solutions

3DConnexion 3D Mice are the Top Pick for Design Professionals

If you’re in the market for 3D mice, 3DConnexion is the top choice for all visual and design professionals.  3DConnexion products are fully compatible with all of the top 3D applications.  A 3D mouse allows you to interact naturally via rotating, zooming and panning, which is not possible with a traditional mouse and keyboard. 

For a limited time, you can get 10% off the SpacePilot Pro and SpaceMouse Pro 3D Mouse from Ally PLM at http://allyplm.com/3dconnexion/.  Hurry before the offer ends.  

3D Mouse Benefits:

-- Productivity Increases – Simultaneous navigation, creation and editing gains averaging 21%
-- Comfort Enhancements – Mouse clicks and movement reduced up to 50%
-- Performance Design – Sketch or 3D, superior navigation allows model exploring to minimize design error

3DConnexion 3D mice are an essential part of 3-dimensional design tool kits at 3D design studios.  Framework Creative Ltd specializes in visualization, spatial, interior and product design, with services ranging from concept level to detailed design.

Jason Inglis, CAD Administrator at Ditch Witch recalls: “I have four different variations of the 3DConnexion in my shop.  The fluidity in which it allows me to design is unmatched.”

Nathan Emler, Drafting Checker at Ariel Corporation says: “I have found that in the years I have been using 3dConnexion's 3D mice that they have proven to be very durable and reliable.  Once you become accustomed to using one that when it is not available for using CAD software it is like not having a mouse for windows.  It is possible to get the job done but it is not very pleasant“.

Watch as Big Buck Bunny explains the equation -- 3D Mice + 3D Content = 3D Fun.    

Tim Larsen
Marketing Manager
Ally PLM Solutions

Download the Solid Edge ST5 - Maintenance Pack 6 Now

Solid Edge ST5 - Maintenance Pack 6 Announcement:  

The latest Maintenance Pack (MP6) for Solid Edge ST5 is now available for download.
You can download the Maintenance Pack here: http://ftp.ugs.com/solid_edge/ST5/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