PTC/USER Monthly Newsletter: March 2004

March 2004

The Independent Voice of PTC Customers Worldwide™

Community Portal Launches

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PTC/USER, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit corporation organized by volunteers for the benefit of the worldwide community of PTC customers.

Our mission:

• To provide education and communication services for our members

• To act as a unified voice representing the membership to Parametric Technology Corporation

Our new members services site, members.ptcuser.org, is officially open for business as of today. The site offers many enhanced features, including a greatly updated version of the mail exploder software, enhanced sites for regional groups and technical committees, live chat rooms and much more. (You can read about the portal in the new issue of Profiles Magazine.)

All current and new members will need to register by March 12 to continue using the e-mail exploder. If you don't register by March 12th, your membership will expire.

When you register, it is important that you provide your correct contact information. We keep all of your information confidential and it is never shared with anyone. We need this information for conference registration, and to send you announcements about future events.

Membership continues to be free of charge. This is the only source of great technical information and member-to-member help so don't miss out--be sure to register before March 12.

Your PTC customer service login will not work on the members site, nor will any other PTC/USER accounts you may have used in the past. This is why you must register.

NOTE: After March 12, e-mail from the exploder will be coming from the domain "lists.ptcuser.org" ... if your company's spam filters must be programmed to allow list postings from ptcuser.org, you should contact your system administrator with the new domain name.

Briefly...

Register Now for Nashville
Registration for the 2004 PTC/USER World Event is in full swing. We recently announced our session list, including over 30 expert user presentations from the community.

Color Brochure Available
You can download the 2004 World Event Brochure by clicking here.

Tips & Techniques
Attend a PTC Tips & Techniques Webcast. Hosted by Pro/ENGINEER experts, these 60-minute Webcasts offer valuable tips to boost your skill, speed and overall performance.

Get Your Hands On
Wildfire
You’ve heard about Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. You’ve read the reviews. But although thousands of companies have moved to Pro/E Wildfire, you want to try it for yourself. Here’s your chance. Attend a complimentary Hands-On Workshop and see how Pro/E Wildfire has helped existing Pro/E customers increase productivity. Register for a Hands-On Workshop today.


	Events Calendar
	Find a regional user group in your area through our worldwide directory... Southwest Michigan, March 3 Oklahoma City, March 10 Mid-Atlantic, March 25-26 Northern Ohio, March 25 Oregon, March 25 Southern California, March 26 Badgerland, April 1 Tulsa, April 1 St. Louis, April 6 Three Rivers, April 13 North Texas, April 17 PTC/USER World Event, June 13-16


	Spring 2004
	"Reverse Engineering" for Top-Down Design Jason Clark explains why "reverse engineering" your Pro/E model is a key concept for applying the top-down design philosophy. Read this story in the Spring issue of Profiles Magazine. Also in this issue... Dynamic Publishing Technology Supercharges PTC/USER Web Site by Rick Snider Making Progress on PTC Software Enhancements by Evan Caille Discover Your Future in Nashville by Rick Snider Past Issues profilesmagazine.com		Tips and Tricks Creating a Parametric Note Block by Kenneth S. Johnson, ITT Industries Using Relations to Assign Different Materials and Mass Properties for Family Table Instances by Dwaraka Nadha Reddy of Motor Control Centers, GE-IBC Win Prizes, Get Recognized The Tips and Tricks Contest returns this year, bigger and better than ever. Share your knowledge and get recognition for your skills from your peers. For details and an entry form, please go to the Tips and Tricks Contest page. See contest rules for eligibility and entry requirements. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
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