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11.7.2006 - PDMWorks Enterprise 2007 SP2 compatible with Internet Explorer 7

SolidWorks Corporation has reported to us that PDMWorks Enterprise 2007 SP2 has been validated to work with Internet Explorer 7. SolidWorks has not performed testing on older versions of PDMWorks Enterprise, therefore their compatibility is unknown at this time. 11.1.2006 - SolidWorks Discontinues CD Media

SolidWorks has announced that starting with SolidWorks 2007 SP2, all new license sales will only ship with DVD media. The DVD will contain both the 32 bit and 64 bit versions. CD versions of SolidWorks 2007 can be specially requested through your SolidWorks reseller, but will not be available for SolidWorks 2008.

10.20.2006 - Internet Explorer 7 Breaks AutoDesk DWF and DWG Viewers

AutoDesk is reporting through its employee bloggers that its DWF and DWG viewers are incompatible with Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7. In addition, uninstalling I.E. 7 and reverting back to IE6 will not fix the problem. Please be aware that Microsoft will include I.E. 7 in Windows automatic updates by November 1. It will be necessary for those using these AutoDesk viewers to decline this download. We will update our Web site as soon as possible with AutoDesk’s plans for I.E. 7 compatibility.

10.19.2006 - Current Versions of SmarTeam Incompatible with Internet Explorer 7

We have confirmed with SmarTeam that Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, which released on 10/19/2006, IS NOT compatible with SmarTeam. Please be aware that Microsoft will include I.E. 7 in Windows automatic updates by November 1. It will be necessary for those using SmarTeam to decline this download. We will update our Web site as soon as possible with SmarTeam’s plans for I.E. 7 compatibility.

10.11.2006 - PDMWorks Enterprise 2007 Available for Download

The newest version of SolidWorks Corporation's PDMWorks Enterprise product (previously Conisio) is now available for web download. Contact your SolidWorks Reseller for access to the download. SolidWorks says that media shipments of PDMWorks Enterprise will commence mid-end October.

8.8.2006 - Dassault announces support for SolidWorks 2007

Dassault announces support for SolidWorks 2007 and eDrawings 2007 in ENOVIA SmarTeam V5R16SP7 and V5R17SP1. Read more in their Press Release. NOTE: Our sources at Dassault indicate that SolidWorks will not
be supported until V5R16SP8, not SP7 as indicated in the press release.

7.13.2006 - Microsoft Virtual PC SP1 Released

Microsoft is now offering SP1 of their Virtual PC product as a free download on the Microsoft Web Site. Read more at the Microsoft Site.

6.30.2006 - Sign up now for Razorleaf's SMARTEAM Administrator Fundamentals Course

Razorleaf is offering a SMARTEAM Administrator Fundamentals course July 25-28 in Washington DC. Key aspects of SMARTEAM system administration and architecture will be covered. Contact Jonathan Scott for more information.

6.8.2006 - !! PDMWorks Enterprise (Conisio) Warning for SQL Server 2005 !!

It has come to our attention that Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP0 contains a serious flaw that could cause inconsistencies in Conisio file vault databases. If you are using SQL Server 2005 SP0 you are strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest SQL Server 2005 service pack. See this Microsoft bulletin for instructions.

5.10.2006 - GCS Announces SQL No Longer Available for Download

With the release of Conisio 6.4, the Microsoft SQL Server will no longer be downloadable from GCS servers. Moving forward, this application will be available on CD only.

5.4.2006 - SolidWorks Acquires GCS

SolidWorks Corporation has announced the acquisition of GCS, makers of Conisio. The Conisio product is to be renamed PDMWorks Enterprise. For a quote on the importance of PDM to SolidWorks, see the SolidWorks Press Release.

4.28.2006 - GCS Announces the release of Conisio 6.4

GCS, makers of Conisio have announced the release of the latest version of the Conisio software.

4.12.2006 - Microsoft Makes Virtual Server Free

Microsoft is now offering their Virtual Server product as a free download on the Microsoft Web Site. Read more at the Microsoft Site.

3.28.2006 - Cyco AutoManager Meridian for PDMWorks

Cyco Software, announced the availability of the Cyco AutoManager Meridian Enterprise Connector for SolidWorks® PDMWorks®. See more at the Press Release.

3.13.2006 - IMPORTANT Notice About Web Licensing in SMARTEAM R14SP8 Release Notes

By default, SMARTEAM-Web will take up a license of SMARTEAM-Workflow as soon as a user logs in and displays his home page. This is caused by the fact that the SmartBox is displayed on the user’s cockpit. The following provides a mechanism to turn off the SmartBox from appearing in the Web Editor cockpit. With this enabled, the user will have to choose the SmartBox link, and at that time a license will be taken. See how to configure the inbox here.

3.10.2006 - SMARTEAM V5R17 Slated For September

The newest major release of the SMARTEAM PLM software, Version 5, Release 17, is being targeted for September of 2006. Features for this new version include support for SolidWorks 2007, the first CAD integration over the web product (CATIA), and improvements in the web product including the ability to componentize "web parts."

3.1.2006 - New Microsoft Policy for ActiveX and Java applets

Microsoft® has issued a new policy for ActiveX and Java applets that will take effect on March 1, 2006. This may cause a window to pop up when working with SMARTEAM Web applications (SMARTEAM - Web Editor, SMARTEAM – Navigator, SMARTEAM – Community Workspace), requiring user interaction (mouse click, pressing Enter or space bar) before being able to continue. More information...

2.14.2006 - Update To Conisio 6.3 Available

GCS CAD has released the v96 patch for Conisio 6.3 is now available for download. Please contact us for the download location. This update improves upon and corrects reported issues since initial 6.3 release. Among the improvements in this update are performance speed optimizations for scheduled replication setups. Full installation and distribution instructions are included in the download. To check your version, open Add/Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel, select Conisio and press "Click here for support information".

2.13.2006 - VMWare Announces FREE VMServer

VMWare has announced a nedw version of their virtualization software for servers for Windows and Linux servers. VMWare enables users to create multiple virtual machines on a single computer. These virtual machines enable the testing of multiple operating systems, configurations, or software for IT professionals. You can learn more about VMWare at their web site..

1.27.2006 - Conisio Receives Gold Solution Partner Status With Release of Conisio 6.3

GCS announces that it has received SolidWorks Gold Solution Partner status with it's latest release of Conisio software, release 6.3. Conisio 6.3 is available for download for clients with current maintenance. The What's New Document is available from the Razorleaf web site. New license codes will be needed for 6.3. A press release is available on the Conisio web site.

1.20.2006 - Razorleaf Named First DriveWorks Enterprise Solution Partner

Razorleaf corporation has become the first services organization worldwide, to achieve the DriveWorks Enterprise Solution Partner status. This certification empowers Razorleaf to provide certified implementation and support services to DriveWorks resellers and their clients. Razorleaf is very pleased to have achieved this status, and looks forward to providing the same level of service and dedication as we have to our PLM partners and clients.

1.20.2006 - Razorleaf to Present at SolidWorks World 2006

Razorleaf's resident Business Process Sherpa, Paul Gimbel, will be presenting a seminar entitled "Redesigning Processes With SolidWorks" to the international SolidWorks community at next week's SolidWorks World Conference. Sign up now as space is limited.

1.16.2006 - Jay Weigand Joins Razorleaf

Jay joins us an addition to our Conisio implementation team. With a background in PDM and SolidWorks from his days as an AE for various CAD and PDM products, we look forward to great things from Jay!

1.11.2006 - SMARTEAM Catia Viewer Support

SmarTeam has reopened limited support for the Cimmetry AutoVue viewer for Catia files until SMARTEAM V5R17 later this year.

1.2.2006 - Razorleaf to present at 2006 COE Conf.

Razorleaf will be presenting 3 topics at 2006 COE Annual PLM Conference & TechniFair in Atlanta, GA March 19 – 22, 2006. The topics will be: Customizing SMARTEAM using Microsoft ASP.Net (Wednesday 3/22/2006 8:45 AM), Conducting a progressive SMARTEAM implementation – Getting past document management and into life-cycle management (Wednesday 03/22/2006 at 9:35 AM) and Implementing SMARTEAM without automating the mayhem (Wednesday 3/22/2006 at 2:00 PM).

12.27.2005 - SMARTEAM V5R14 SP8 Released

SMARTEAM has released the latest service pack for V5R14 of it's PLM product. This service pack includes certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, SolidWorks 2006 SP2.0, SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0, Solid Edge V167 SP7, eDrawings Viewer 2006, AutoCAD 2006, AutoDesk Inventor 10 and DS CATIA Viewer R16. This service pack is available for download from the SMARTEAM support web site. As always, Razorleaf HIGHLY encourages deployment in a test environment before upgrading, even for service packs.

12.21.2005 - SMARTEAM V5R16 SP1 Released

SMARTEAM has released the latest service pack for V5R14 of it's PLM product. V5R16 SP1 represents a significant upgrade in SMARTEAM functionality and performance This service pack is available for download from the SMARTEAM support web site. As always, Razorleaf HIGHLY encourages deployment in a test environment before upgrading, even for service packs.

12.12.2005 - Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Update - As previously noted, SMARTEAM cannot run on a machine which has Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed on it (server or client). SMARTEAM has issued a hot fix to correct this problem. This hot fix correction will be included in an upcoming V5R14 service pack. It is applicable for all SmarTeam V5R14 products except for SMARTEAM Web Applications, System Configuration Editor, Development Suite and SMARTEAM - Gateway, as they must run on a dedicated machine without .NET Framework 2.0 installed on it. This hot fix can be downloaded from https://support.smarteam.com/Enabling_SMARTEAM_in_.NET_2.0_environment.htm. Should you have a need to install .NET Framework 2.0 on a pre-SMARTEAM V5R14 machine please contact the technical support group for assistance.

11.28.2005 - CRITICAL SMARTEAM UPDATE

SmarTeam announced last week that a Hot Fix, due to be released early December, will be provided for all supported SMARTEAM releases to enable SMARTEAM to run on a machine which has Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed on it. Razorleaf will update this section of our Web site when this Hot Fix becomes available. If you have already installed the .NET Framework 2.0, or will be required to, please email our SMARTEAM Technical Support Team or log a technical call online, or contact us at 330-931-4345 for assistance.

11.22.2005 - Razorleaf Holiday Schedule

The Razorleaf Technical Support staff will be unavailable for the holidays on the following dates: TH-11/24, Fr-11/25, Fr-12/23, Mo-12/26, Fr-12/30, and Mo-1/2. If you may have circumstances that require aid on those days, please contact the technical support group today so that we can make arrangements

11.21.2005 - SMARTEAM V5R16 Announced

SMARTEAM announces the latest release of their PLM portfolio. SMARTEAM V5R16 is currently shipping and available for download from the SMARTEAM web site. As always, Razorleaf HIGHLY encourages deployment in a test environment before upgrading.

11.09.2005 - CRITICAL SMARTEAM ISSUE!!!

Please be aware that Microsoft announced as of yesterday, 11-08-2005, that .Net Framework 2.0 will be distributed as an optional download via Microsoft Windows automatic updates. All SMARTEAM users and administrators should be aware that SMARTEAM is not compatible with version 2.0 of the .Net Framework. Allowing this update to install on any machine (clients and/or servers) running SMARTEAM will render SMARTEAM unusable. Razorleaf strongly recommends that you do not accept the download and installation of this update. If you have already installed this update or will be required to, please email our SMARTEAM Technical Support Team or log a technical call online, or contact us at 330-931-4345 for assistance.

11.6.2005

Razorleaf has just announced the availability of the Razorleaf Batch Process Server for for automating and off-loading repetitive tasks like batch printing, conversions, archiving and more. The Batch Process Server can also be utilized with PDM/TDM and PLM systems. The product ships with an integration to SMARTEAM. Other connectors available on request.

10.31.2005

Razorleaf's resident Process Sherpa, Paul Gimbel, recently guest lectured at the University of Pennsylvania, teaching SolidWorks and engineering design intent to students from the College of Engineering and the Wharton School of Business. The course was held in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania's ASME chapter.

10.28.2005

SMARTEAM announces support for SolidWorks 2005 Service Pack 5 in the SMARTEAM release V5R14 SP7. Contact your Razorleaf Implementation Manager if you are interested in implementing this new service pack

10.24.2005

RuleStream Corporation announces the new 6.0 release of their flagship RPM product. RuleStream 6.0 brings new power to the Rules-Driven Product Management market through the complete integration of the Microsoft .NET technologies to make Engineer-To-Order functionality available over the public Internet. Through the use of Microsoft Smart Client technology, RuleStream expands its reach to include mobile users like field salespeople, members of the extended enterprise like vendors and suppliers, and more. RuleStream 6.0 also makes significant strides to unite distributed enterprises, allowing people in multiple locations to share information and intellectual property. Read more about RuleStream 6.0

10.17.2005

Start planning now to join us at the COE 2006 Annual PLM Conference & Technifair. This is THE SMARTEAM event for the year, worldwide. COE brings together the users of SMARTEAM, CATIA, ENOVIA and DELMIA, and this conference focuses on PLM. The conference is March 19-22, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Check out the COE web site.

10.12.2005

Cimmetry Systems announces the release of AutoVue 19 viewer. This is the viewer most frequently used standalone and embedded inside of PLM systems like SMARTEAM and Agile for enterprise view and markup. AutoVue 19 showcases new features such as 3D assembly comparison, 3D exploded view manipulation, & 3D search capability. As always new file formats are added in MCAD, EDA, AEC and even enhanced PDF interoperability and Linux support. Read more about AutoVue 19

10.09.2005

Razorleaf announces a new monthly newsletter for clients and the business technology community. The Razorleaf Business Technology Newsletter features a wealth of information from technical tips to an industry insider news column to a business process article and much more. You can sign up for the Business Technology Newsletter by emailing us at newsletter@razorleaf.com or asking your handy Razorleaf representative or implementer.

10.06.2005

Razorleaf's Paul Gimbel was awarded MCAD Café's Article Of The Month for September. MCAD Café is a daily news source, free email newsletter and forum for the Mechanical Computer-Aided Design industry. You can read Paul's article "You Just Bought The Wrong Product!! (The Insider's Secret Guide to Buying the RIGHT Technology)" and sign up for the email service on the MCADCafé.com site.

09.26.2005

Razorleaf again added more power to the team as Steve Dunn joins the Razorleaf implementation team today. Steve comes to Razorleaf with a BSME, an MBA in Information Systems Management, and a strong background in mechanical engineering design, PLM administration, application development/programming and Rules-based automation of CNC programs.We are very happy to have Steve on board!

08.10.2005

GCS Scandinavia has launched Version 6.2 of Conisio software, the first and only commercial engineering document management system entirely integrated within Windows Explorer. The latest version includes web client functionality that connects users directly to the file vault and SQL server over the Internet using the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.

08.01.2005

Razorleaf announces the launch of its new Business Process Analysis services. With the addition of new talent and the development of new techniques and offerings, Razorleaf is branching out beyond technology implementation and support. Discovery, documentation, analysis and reengineering of your business processes can help you remove sources of delay, errors and waste. Contact us for more information.

07.25.2005

With the release of SolidWorks 2006, Razorleaf announces support for PDMWorks 2006 and SolidWorks 2006 based custom programming solutions. To learn more about Razorleaf custom programming services, visit our services page.