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NX 8.5
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NX 8.5

RE: NX 8.5

I believe end of October download-able.

2x NX8.0.2.2 Mach Design
NX Beta Tester
1x Solid Edge ST2

RE: NX 8.5

(OP)
Thanks. I didn't read the press release. I just wanted to know what is new and cool :)

RE: NX 8.5

Any idea when the first Maintenance pack/release will be for 8.5? Is there anyone that has been using 8.5 that could give us a review?

RE: NX 8.5

We're about 2 weeks or so from having NX 8.5.1.3 available for customer download from the GTAC support site.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 8.5

Thanks John, it's going to be a long 2 weeks, can't wait to upgrade.

RE: NX 8.5

Hi, when will be available MR1 for 8.5?

NX 8.0.3.4

RE: NX 8.5

Didn't I just answer that question, two posts above your entry?

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 8.5

You answered the question, yes, but I think dzupfrg's follow-up question is a valid one. Feb. 8th is two weeks after Jan. 25th. It has been two weeks.

Ia NX 8.5.1.3 available for customer download yet? I don't see it on the GTAC support site today.

Proud Member of the Reality-Based Community..

To the Toolmaker, your nice little cartoon drawing of your glass looks cool, but your solid model sucks. Do you want me to fix it, or are you going to take all week to get it back to me so I can get some work done?

RE: NX 8.5

yes, exactly

NX 8.0.3.4

RE: NX 8.5

What part of "about two weeks" didn't you understand?

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 8.5

Correct me if I am wrong, but dzupfrg asked "when", not "about when".

If NX 8.5.1.3 is not available for customer download yet, when (not about when) will it be?

Proud Member of the Reality-Based Community..

To the Toolmaker, your nice little cartoon drawing of your glass looks cool, but your solid model sucks. Do you want me to fix it, or are you going to take all week to get it back to me so I can get some work done?

RE: NX 8.5

... but John answered "about 2 weeks or so". Would you rather have it fast, or have it half-fast?
As Monty Python would put it, "this is getting silly".

“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
-Dalai Lama XIV

RE: NX 8.5

Please, an accurate answer was asked for. My management deals in specifics.

I know I do. I believe dzupfrg may, also.



What is "silly" is providing an "about when" answer.


Proud Member of the Reality-Based Community..

To the Toolmaker, your nice little cartoon drawing of your glass looks cool, but your solid model sucks. Do you want me to fix it, or are you going to take all week to get it back to me so I can get some work done?

RE: NX 8.5

I suggest that you contact Siemens directly then.

“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
-Dalai Lama XIV

RE: NX 8.5

Siemens' policy is to not anounce specific dates until it is ready for release and available. There can be last minute glitches that make a date slip a day or 2 or even a week. Knowing John, he will announce when the 8.5mr1 is ready for download. In the meantime, live with his "about 2 weeks or so". If you have an issue that is supposed to be fixed in 8.5mr1, you should get notification that your issue has been resolved in the latest release.

We all live with dates for deadlines. The NX development team has dates to meet for releasing a new version/build. But when it comes to software development and the releated materials, help guides, training, etc, final integration testing and install script development MAY cause a delay by a few days. If your management is pushing for a date, give them something that can be realistic, like March 1. Then if NX8.5mr1 gets out early and you can install it, you have beaten your date that you told management it would be installed by. You look good, Siemens looks good and you can get back to work.

"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."

Ben Loosli

RE: NX 8.5

Would you prefer that next time I ignore questions like that and provide you with no information whatsoever?

Company policy does NOT allow us to disclose exact schedules or dates. However, we are given some leaway, responding with an approximation as long as we know that there's a reasonable likelihood that our internal schedules will be met. And since we've already distributed the NX 8.5.1.3 release internally and to our partners, it's highly likely that we will actually make our planned release date, therefore, in compliance with our company policy and guidelines, I felt that my response was both appropriate and 'accurate'. Of course I could have responded instead with something like "Less than 3 weeks", but while this would have been technically more 'correct', it would have also been of less value in terms providing information that would have actually helped people prepare for when they could download and install the update.

Besides, the person who asked the original question seemed to be satisfied with my response and as for my second comment (timestamped: 8 Feb 13 2:21), I was merely trying to make the point that perhaps a more careful reading of the previous responses would have provided the information being sought.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 8.5

Thank you for the clarification. Users will then just have to "wait-and-see" what "two weeks or so" actually means in Siemens-speak. eh?

Note to users........pad any time estimates that you get from these insider sources, so you will look good to your managenemt when software updates are late.

And learn to read more carefully.

Proud Member of the Reality-Based Community..

To the Toolmaker, your nice little cartoon drawing of your glass looks cool, but your solid model sucks. Do you want me to fix it, or are you going to take all week to get it back to me so I can get some work done?

RE: NX 8.5

Sheesh, are you guys serious?
All of the sudden my boss looks like a saint.

RE: NX 8.5

Do you really install a MR the day it is released into a production environment?

One system install and internal testing before I roll any upgrade out to my users for production work. Depending on what I am verifying for changes, the software could be a week or two after downloading before the production system is upgraded.

I have been burned in the past by dowloading a release 'too early'. Siemens has improved their release procedures based on what I and a now Siemens product manager did at UG2V6 with a critical patch for the manufacturing module.

"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."

Ben Loosli

RE: NX 8.5

When does the what is fixed document usually released? Is it the same day as the MR release? Thanks

RE: NX 8.5

[ Siemens PLM Software ]


S O F T W A R E SFB-NX-7232
F I E L D Page 1 of 1
B U L L E T I N Issue Date: February 08, 2013
Revision Date: N/A
Supersedes: N/A
Submitted By: Ben Broad
Responsible Group: NX CAD App
GTAC 800 # Options(s): 2-1

SUBJECT: Maintenance Release NX 8.5.1 is now available
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Affected Software: NX 8.5.0
Associated PR Number(s): N/A
Scope: Windows 32-Bit, Windows 64-Bit, Linux 64-Bit & Mac OS
Revision: N/A
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Siemens PLM Customer,

We are pleased to inform you that Maintenance Release NX 8.5.1 is now
available for download from the Siemens PLM FTP server. NX 8.5.1 is an
accumulation of fixes built for installation on top of Windows 32-Bit,
Windows 64-Bit, Linux 64-Bit and Mac OS images of NX 8.5.0.

Please note that this Maintenance Release will only be shipped (on DVD)
by request.

Select the following link to download this Maintenance Release or to review
the README. Note: A valid WebKey account is required.

Windows XP 32-Bit & 64-Bit:

http://ftp.ugs.com/unigraphics/maintenance-release...

Windows 7 32-Bit & 64-Bit:

http://ftp.ugs.com/unigraphics/maintenance-release...

Linux 64-Bit:

http://ftp.ugs.com/unigraphics/maintenance-release...

Mac OS:

http://ftp.ugs.com/unigraphics/maintenance-release...

Please refer to the README file for Maintenance Release installation
instructions.

If you experience any problems with the installation of this Maintenance
Release, please contact your local Siemens PLM Software support office.

Sincerely,

Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.
Industry Sector


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RE: NX 8.5

I received 30 minutes ago the notification that NX 8.5.1 is available to download

RE: NX 8.5

2
Gee, I guess my "about 2 weeks or so" was accurate after all wavey2

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 8.5

Thank you John R. Baker for your dedication.
As usual the info was useful.

Patience is a vitue. pipe

RE: NX 8.5

Hi John

I downloaded and installed the NX 8.5.1 on Saturday.

Could you confirm that they are no news inside, only bugs fixed ?


Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com

RE: NX 8.5

There were a total of 20 projects in NX 8.5.1.3, many of which were strictly internal or what we call 'architectural' projects, which in general are not noticed in terms of new functionality. There were also several projects aimed at improving performance when NX is being used in a 4-tier Teamcenter configuration, again something which we can't really described as enhancements, at least not in terms of new functionality.

So, YES, I think it would be safe to say that we consider NX 8.5.1.3 to be basically a maintenance release only.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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