You (yes, YOU) should present at PTC Live Global

[naglists]

What are the plans, if any, for Arbortext technical presentations by PTC,
partners, and customers? Last year there were none and the Service
conference where the only Arbortext material was presented, was not
technical.

[jsillari]

We're trying to determine the relevance of this event in light of this year's changes.

John Sillari
Chief Technologist
Technical Services Division
Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

On Oct 30, 2013, at 9:29, "Paul Nagai" <-<<a style="COLOR:" blue;=" text-decoration:=" underline&quot;=" target="_BLANK" href="mailto:-">>">mailto:->> wrote:


What are the plans, if any, for Arbortext technical presentations by PTC, partners, and customers? Last year there were none and the Service conference where the only Arbortext material was presented, was not technical.


On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 7:37 AM, PTC USER Announcement <-<<a style="COLOR:" blue;=" text-decoration:=" underline&quot;=" target="_BLANK" href="mailto:-">>">mailto:->> wrote:
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If you answered yes at least to one of these questions, be sure to submit your presentation idea

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[ebenton]

We already gave up even before last year.

[LynnHales]

I responded back to the sender asking why bother, they no longer support Epic at the conference.



Lynn

[ptc-1908075]

I continued to be mystified as to why PTC and especially PTC USER would think Arbortext users are not interested in "seeking proven best practices, tips and tricks, and stories of innovation from other PTC customers." In fact, hundreds of people used to attend Arbortext User Group International (AUGI) events every year. And the product line has expanded a lot since then.

Does anyone know their justification for this decision? I cannot imagine what it would be.

Suzanne Napoleon
www.FOSIexpert.com
"WYSIWYG is last-century technology!"

[SindyYoung]

If you figure that one out I would be interested.

[GarethOakes]

+1

[ptc-1908075]

If no one knows, I am inclined to contact PTC USER and ask.



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[gary.t.nadeau]

Epic is not even listed as one of their products in the 2013 PTC Live Global event.

I have not attended an event since PTC acquired Arbortext and kicked it to the curb. Obviously PTC is not listening to a very healthy and diverse user base.

[LynnHales]

I just posted this on the PTC Facebook page, let us see what falls out.

"I would LOVE to know why I got an email from PTC asking me to submit a
paper for the 2013 PTC Live Global event.



My primary PTC product is Arbortext and PTC HAS NOT INCLUDED ARBORTEXT IN
ANY OF THE PAST TWO EVENTS.



If you are going to exclude one of your product bases, PLEASE TOTALLY
EXCLUDE US and DO NOT dangle a carrot in our faces."



Lynn

[JeffStevenson]

Perhaps the Arbortext user group should organize a conference. That's how PTC User got going.

[GarethOakes]

I think I offered this last year too, but no one turned up. Whoever can make it down to Queensland, Australia we’ll have a big old Arbortext BBQ at my place 🙂

-Gareth

[ebenton]

I would be more likely to spend my own money and go there. My company, a US defense contractor, can hardly give me approval to attend conferences in Canada. I wonder what the cost is for airline tickets to Australia?

[LynnHales]

Ed,



I priced premium economy for me from Newport News (PHF) to Brisbane. Around
$3,500 round trip. That was for an eight day trip in Feb 2014.

For a flight that long (between 24 and 32 hours), I'd not go the less
expensive 'cattle car' for under $2,000.

Now if you want to splurge, business class is ~$7,500 and first class
$8,500.



Now Williamsburg, VA might be a more reasonable alternative. They have lots
of places to meet, fairly good food, and entertainment when not tied up in
the conference.



Lynn

[lfraley]

You're all more than welcome to come to TC Camp and try to hijack as many
sessions as you can get votes for. That's the thing about an unconference
-- it takes critical mass. Sessions are nominated and voted on by the
attendees. Those sessions with enough votes get scheduled into the matrix.
Those that don't, don't.