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DareDevil1-Visitor
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Dec 1, 2011 8:51 PM UTC
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Why can't PTC let the AAX modul float?

Why can't PTC let the AAX modul float? Now I have to buy more licenses and keep restarting the program...

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1-Visitor
Dec 5, 2011 9:53 AM UTC

Hi Daniel

You see this is several cases. Same when PTC changes from concurrent licenses for Intralink 3.x to named users for PdmLink. Well then say "We have lower the cost". - But in no way as must as the different between concurrent and named users.

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BrianMartin13-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
Dec 1, 2011 10:48 PM UTC

As far as I know you can buy a floating AAX license but it costs significantly more. I may be mistaken but I believe this is the case.

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SanjeevDas1-Visitor
1-Visitor
Dec 2, 2011 6:38 AM UTC

AAX can float, tell me how old is your license.

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MartinHanak24-Ruby III
24-Ruby III
Dec 2, 2011 8:42 AM UTC

Daniel,

AAX cannot float, because it is an eXtension. Only OPTION can float.

Extension must be attached to the main ProE license (for example PROE_FoundationAdv) during startup command configuration.

When user launches such startup command, the extension is automatically added to the main ProE license. User cannot disconnect the extension during ProE session.

Martin Hanak

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BrianMartin13-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
Dec 2, 2011 4:15 PM UTC

Hmmm...

Well Daniel.. there's your answer. If Martin says it can't be done, I'd believe it. I was certain I've used a floating AAX before but I must have been mistaken. Before I posted I checked with one of my VAR contacts (value added reseller) and they told me they thought AAX was a floating module, too. Just goes to show you can't always trust salesmen to give you good information!

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    DareDevil1-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    Dec 5, 2011 9:44 AM UTC

    Hi all and thanks for the replies

    Ok, It is an extension and not an option, but why? Sorry for complaining, but I get the feeling that PTC is ripping me off.

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      ptc-2910181-VisitorAnswer
      1-Visitor
      Dec 5, 2011 9:53 AM UTC

      Hi Daniel

      You see this is several cases. Same when PTC changes from concurrent licenses for Intralink 3.x to named users for PdmLink. Well then say "We have lower the cost". - But in no way as must as the different between concurrent and named users.

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      AriesChen1-Visitor
      1-Visitor
      Dec 23, 2011 2:22 AM UTC

      if you only need to use the "Pro/Assembly" you can consider using the "Tool Design Option (Float)".

      Note, TDO does not contain all of the AAX module

      PTN-3101-F Creo Tool Design Option (TDO)

      include : Pro/Assembly,Pro/SURFACE,Pro/DIEFACE,Pro/CASTING,Pro/MOLDESIGN-2

      CPT-3021-L Creo Advanced Assembly Extension (AAX)

      include : Pro/Notebook,Pro/Assembly,Pro/PROCESS_ASM,Pro/WEB.LINK

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      BrianMartin13-Aquamarine
      13-Aquamarine
      Dec 23, 2011 7:07 AM UTC

      If what Sheng says is true, this is definitely the way to go. While Pro/PROCESS can be very useful for step-by-step assemblies, you're not losing much in Pro/NOTEBOOK.

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