PDXpert PLM V16.1 Released: Enhanced Collaboration and Improved User Experience

July 5, 2024 — We're pleased to announce the release of PDXpert PLM Version 16.1.3301.6 (V16.1), delivering significant improvements to user interface functionality, collaboration features, and PDX package capabilities that enhance your daily PLM workflows.

Key Enhancements in V16.1

Improved User Interface and Visibility

V16.1 introduces enhanced password management with new show/hide functionality for better usability, along with improved list management where all tabs now display item counts for instant data visibility. The interface also features streamlined navigation with improved refresh capabilities to ensure you always see the most current information.

Enhanced PDX Package Capabilities

This release delivers advanced export options with new filtering and settings for more flexible package creation, plus improved organization tracking for better identification of package ownership and contacts. Enhanced change documentation provides more comprehensive change tracking throughout your workflows.

Collaboration and Workflow Improvements

V16.1 features enhanced change management with improved workflow tracking when changes move between different states, along with a streamlined data export process. The release also includes improved search capabilities that provide more reliable functionality across different data types.

Technical Infrastructure Updates

V16.1 includes important backend improvements:

• Database Modernization: Default database upgraded to SQL Server LocalDB Express V16
• Enhanced Diagnostics: Improved logging for search indexing operations
• Updated Dependencies: Latest package dependencies for improved stability and security

Critical Security Update (V16.1.3304.6)

In August 2024, we released a critical update (V16.1.3304.6) featuring new cryptographic signatures, code signing, and enhanced license support. This update also includes signed and password-protected PDX packets for improved security with PDXplorer integration.

Important: Customers upgrading to V16.1.3304.6 require a new license file, provided at no cost to all active customers.

Continued Excellence in Development and Support

Under HX3 Solutions, Inc., PDXpert benefits from the same skilled development and support team you've trusted for years, backed by over three decades of industry experience in digital services for engineering design, integration, and operations.

Get Started with PDXpert V16.1

Current PDXpert users can upgrade to V16.1 through existing support channels. For detailed technical information about new features and upgrade procedures, please refer to the V16.1 release notes or contact our support team.

About PDXpert PLM

PDXpert is a comprehensive, user-friendly standalone Product Lifecycle Management solution designed specifically for growing engineering organizations. V16.1 continues our commitment to delivering powerful PLM capabilities with an intuitive interface that engineering teams can quickly adopt and effectively use.