TraceParts DVD 2010 (2.6.1)
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Enhancements and new features

This page contains information concerning the enhancements and new features available in TraceParts DVD 2010 (2.6.1), compared to version 2.5.9.
For more information about this new release, please read the "Helpdesk" of TraceParts DVD.
» TraceParts DVD 2010 (2.6.1) can be installed above any TraceParts version equal to or higher than 2.5.0
» During the installation of TraceParts DVD 2010 (2.6.1) above a previous version, the installation programm will only update the necessary software components.
» The type of installation "Massive deployment" will install the necessary software components for the protection system to be used with TraceParts. For instance, if you are using a floating license, TraceParts installation program will automatically install and setup the NLM client software.

New features

» Support of Windows Vista 64 bits.

» Support of both the 64-bit and the Synchronous Technology (ST) 1.0 versions of Solid Edge.

» New management system of parts catalogs: catalogs which were up to now listed inside TraceParts DVD but only usable via the Web can now be installed and used on your PC, even if you are not connected to the Web.

» BoM attributes: in each part you insert from TraceParts, a unique instance number is created inside the BoM attributes of the model. This information can then be used to link TraceParts database with a PLM / PDM / ERP system.

» External database link module: queries can now use the internal ID of each part family (advanced use).

» New context sensitive messages are displayed to explain the use of the parts parameters nouveaux (depending on the catalogs).


Changes

» Improved compatibility with CATIA V5, Solid Edge and SolidWorks.
» Several minor corrections and changes which do not affect the user interface.

The extensive list of CAD software and formats compatible with each release of TraceParts DVD is available here.


AutoCAD
New: Support of AutoCAD 2010


AutoCAD Mechanical
New: Support of AutoCAD Mechanical 2010


CATIA V5
New features :
» Support of CATIA V5R19 in 32 and 64 bits
» It is now possible to prevent the modification of the BoM attributes for parts instantiated by TraceParts DVD (advanced use).
change: Improved "Add your own parts" feature.


Inventor

New features :
» Support of Inventor 2010 in 32 and 64 bits
» Add your own parts" feature: users can now add their own native Inventor parts or assemblies (IPT and IAM) to TraceParts DVD. This new feature requires Inventor 11 at minimum.


Pro/ENGINEER
New: Support of non standard installations of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.
change: The minimum version to be used with TraceParts DVD is Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 1.0 (Pro/ENGINEER 2001 is no more supported).


Solid Edge
new: Support of Solid Edge ST 1.0 and Solid Edge v20, in 32 and 64 bits.
change: Improved driver for Solid Edge with a better robustness.


SolidWorks
New: Support of SolidWorks 2009 and 2010


thinkdesign
New: Support of ThinkDesign 2009.1


TopSolid
New: Support of TopSolid 2009 (6.10) in 32 and 64 bits.


TurboCAD New
New: Support of TurboCAD v15.


More than 4,000 new parts families have been added to this new release, including the following new catalogs:
(click here to display the extensive list of new parts families as a PDF file - 1.8 Mb)

» AEROTECNICA » ENERPAC
» ALEX » EPIDOR
» ALPHA AUTOMATISMES » FIBOX
» AMECA » FINDER
» ATLAS COPCO » HALDER AERO
» AVO » HALDER STANDARD
» BLICKLE » HEPCO
» C2G SOUDAGE INNOVATION » INOCON
» CARR LANE » JAKOB Antriebstechnik
» CLIPPARD MINIMATIC » JIS
» CODIPRO » POGGI
» CORDERIE D'OR » ROTAREX
» COVAL » SANDVIK Mining and Construction
» ELAN » SMAC


Important note: catalogs which were up to now listed inside TraceParts DVD but only usable via the Web can now be installed and used on your PC, even if you are not connected to the Web.



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