# Information about this Release

We at Hexagon Metrology are proud to bring you this new version of PC-DMIS 2013 Release. This Enterprise Metrology Solutions platform brings together new aspects of PC-DMIS for the development of a complete manufacturing process control solution. Available in this release are variations of PC-DMIS designed to assist with every aspect of the fabrication and quality control process. The newly created packages include the established PC-DMIS Laser, PC-DMIS NC, PC-DMIS Pro, PC-DMIS CAD, and PC-DMIS CAD++ platforms.

T he testing of this version has been significant. We’d like to take a moment to discuss this process and also make you aware of the various components of testing.

T e sting is comprised of two parts. These can be described as functional testing and integration testing. The vast majority of testing effort goes on in the functional area. This is the testing that determines that specific functions that are core to the software, regardless of what type of machine is used, are working correctly. The integration testing is essentially a testing of the interface with a particular type of machine.

I n the ideal scenario, Hexagon would have access to at least one of every piece of hardware that is operating in the field running PC-DMIS. However, in practical terms, this is impossible. This integration test plan is then performed on as many types of machines as we have available.

Should you experience problems with your system after installing PC-DMIS 2013 Release, it could possibly be an integration problem. If it is a problem of this nature, it will probably be evident immediately upon first use of the possibly untested configuration. See "Contact Hexagon Metrology" below on how to report any integration problems. Should such a problem materialize on a commercial release, you will be given the highest priority for correcting these problems.

For existing users of PC-DMIS who currently have earlier versions of PC-DMIS installed, it is advised that PC-DMIS 2013 Release be installed into a new directory. In this way, you can be assured of continuous use of the existing version should problems arise with this newer version.