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PTC Windchill RV&SFormerly Integrity Lifecycle Manager
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What is PTC Windchill RV&S?
PTC Windchill RV&S (formerly Integrity Lifecycle Manager of the Integrity suite) is an MBSE (model-based systems engineering) suite. The former Integrity suite contains an Asset Library which supports systems-of-systems approach to design (i.e. linking models into higher-level models that subsume…
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What is PTC Windchill RV&S?
PTC Windchill RV&S (formerly Integrity Lifecycle Manager of the Integrity suite) is an MBSE (model-based systems engineering) suite. The former Integrity suite contains an Asset Library which supports systems-of-systems approach to design (i.e. linking models into higher-level models that subsume them), a Process Director which is designed to articulate, manage and improve the design process, and a Modeler for visualizing and controlling the product design process. The Integrity suite is rebranding and being integrated into PTC's Windchill product suite.
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PTC Windchill RV&S (formerly Integrity Lifecycle Manager of the Integrity suite) is an MBSE (model-based systems engineering) suite. The former Integrity suite contains an Asset Library which supports systems-of-systems approach to design (i.e. linking models into higher-level models that subsume them), a Process Director which is designed to articulate, manage and improve the design process, and a Modeler for visualizing and controlling the product design process. The Integrity suite is rebranding and being integrated into the Windchill product suite.
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Efficient Source Code Management: Several users have found that PTC Integrity is a highly effective tool for managing source code, particularly for larger teams. It enables easy identification of team members working on specific code and facilitates seamless code consolidation.
Effective Version Control: Many reviewers have praised the version control feature within PTC Integrity, which allows for easy tracing of the team responsible for bug fixes in the code even after a significant period of time has passed. Additionally, they appreciate the 4-digit versioning system they implemented to mark specific versions based on release and type of fix.
Comprehensive Change and Defect Management: Users consistently mention the value of PTC Integrity's change management and defect management tools. Its customizable workflow enables approval from multiple managers and can be tailored to meet specific team requirements. The change packages feature greatly assists in identifying which artifacts were modified for each request, whether it be a bug fix, enhancement, or user story.
Outdated Look and Feel: Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the outdated look and feel of the tool, comparing it to an old JAVA applet view. They felt that the software needs a more modern GUI design in order to give it a premium feel.
Lack of Code Merge Feature: Several users have mentioned the absence of a code merge feature, which is essential for developers to work parallelly and merge their code. This limitation hampers teams from efficiently working on multiple issues within the same application.
Difficulties with Connectivity and Client Loading: Users have reported experiencing connectivity and client loading issues while using the software. These problems arise when trying to perform tasks such as merging, backfilling, or opening the integrity client. It has caused inconvenience for some users who had to resort to command prompt scripts to resolve corrupted files and launch the software.
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September 25, 2017
Nice Source code and Version Control tool
PTC Integrity was used by one of my client, and it is being used for past 8 yrs. PTC previously known as MKS Integrity, is used as a version control, source code management, change management and defect tracking tool. This tool is used throughout the IT Organization globally. I've been using this tool since 4-5 years, and comparing it with other tools in the market, I did initially have some problems using the functionality, but once I got used to it, I liked it a lot. The version controlling of the source code is very nicely organized, and helps in managing the code optimally. In one specific instance, we did see the tool help identifying an issue in code which was checked-in about 2 years prior. There are other features in PTC Integrity, but my main purpose was for version control of source code, and change management, used for labeling the code and promoting.
- Source Code management: This tool is very good at source code management. I've seen some clients, where there are teams of more than 4 members, who have tough time identifying which team member is working on which code, and when the team has to consolidate, the team have to spend considerable time to understand the code changes. PTC Integrity is best at it, wherein each member can checkout and lock the file, so that other users can't use it. Also, Labeling a specific version of the code will help in easy identification, assuming that a common naming standard is used for labeling the files.
- Version Control: Even though version control is part of Source code management, this is an important aspect, since I had an instance when we wanted to identify the team who worked on a bug-fix in the code about 2 years back. Also, with the 4-digit versioning used, we were able to mark the specific version number based on the release, i.e., first digit for Major release, 2nd for minor, 3rd for Defect fix and 4th for very small bug-fix. Again, this versioning model is something we defined for our team. Versioning and branching of code is a very important aspect in IT.
- Change Management / Defect Management tool: The other feature we used was for raising and tracking defects, as well as Change Management, i.e., promoting code from Environment to environment. The process defined thru the tool was such that, a user raises a request which would be routed to another Manager for approval, after which another 2nd level Manager can approve, and then the request would be finally routed the Admin team to implement the change. This workflow can always be customized based on a team to team use. Similar workflow was also tried out for Access requests in one other team.
- Even though the tool has some cool features, the look and feel is more like an old JAVA applet view. If the GUI look and feel are improved, it would give the user a premium feel.
- One other feature as a Qlik Architect I would suggest is to implement a code merge feature for applications, so that developers can work parallel and then merge their code. This would diversify the teams to work on multiple issues in the same application/code. I did see multiple users complaining regarding this issue, and feel that this feature could be good to have.
- Integration with other servers, for easy deployment of code. Again from a QlikView perspective, if code had to be deployed, the code has to manually checked out to the administrator machine and then copied to the respective location, but this could be automated, the risk of manual intervention for promoting/migration of code will be much easier.
- Since PTC Integrity is global tool used by our client, the source code management was good, and the main objective has been achieved. While comparing my experience with other clients, there were some other tools, which weren't as good as PTC Integrity, and some didn't even used source code management tools at all.
- Since we can even create new forms and create workflows, without the use of external systems, this always reduces additional investment and use the existing applications to achieve the functionality.
- The effort involved for managing the tool is much less than other competitive version control tools which are complex to understand and use. Features like use existing filters to identify the list of files attached to label help in promoting or checking the list of files to be moved from environment to environment.
- Tortoise SVN, Big Bucket(GIT hub) and Microfocus StarTeam
There are some tools which are available for free like GitHub. I've used StarTeam when it was a product of Borland, and while using PTC Integrity, I feel PTC Integrity has most of the features which were available in StarTeam. Although there are some other free tools like Tortoise SVN, it's always better to stick with tools which are licensed and supported in case of any issues/problems.
- Checkout-checkin
- Checking history of the code
- Creating new requests
- Identifying code attached to a label
- Initial configuration
- Version controlling different branches
September 09, 2015
The Good the Bad and the Ugly....Kinda
PTC Integrity is being used by the company that I am contracted to. As a systems engineer I help users globally to become proficient with the tool, as well has how to correctly use the tool in a systems environment capacity. Meaning we use the tool to develop requirements for the product and then verify and validate the requirements/product. It has taken the ISD (Integrated Systems Development) team two years but the software has now been adopted by the company globally. The problems that PTC Integrity helps address is the one of having project teams scattered all over the world working on the same project. PTC Integrity helps these groups to communicate and work together better and more efficiently.
- PTC Integrity helps engineers write better requirements. Better written requirements mean less issues for warranty.
- PTC Integrity provides a database that is virtually limitless. Product size or scope no longer has to be an issue.
- You don't have to save.....PTC Integrity does this for you.
- PTC Integrity lacks design and flow. It could be presented better.
- PTC Integrity does not do a good job at linking items and tracking results.
- PTC Integrity error messages do not make sense to the average user.
- Better requirements through PTC Integrity - which will equate to better products and less warranty costs (very large savings).
- Better efficiency ....PTC Integrity can help keep track of a globally managed project structure. This will go far in helping keep repeat and duplicate efforts from happening multiple times.
- Better products for our customers through a more attentive corporate ear. PTC Integrity can help make customer wants and needs a reality.
I think the reason that PTC Integrity was initially chosen is that it was the best product available in the mix at the time. This coupled with the PTC deal on multiple products was a no brainer based on the size and scope of potential users.
April 08, 2015
Why I miss MKS Integrity
With 20 different teams of 8 developers each working on different paced projects with one single code base, our company decided MKS Integrity would be a great solution to purchase. MKS Integrity was chosen after reviewing products by IBM, Atlassian and a few other open source products. The great thing about MKS Integrity is that it is more of a toolbox of components rather than a tool. You can take components and make them work exactly the way you want your solution to work. For example, we started off by using this strictly for an SVN replacement. We only needed a couple of projects with many sandboxes. Then we used the toolkit to migrate away from another project management tool and track all change requests through customized screens in MKS. The change requests had strict workflows, allowing better management and control over changes. Then the company designed a QA process and issue tracking within MKS. Then came the help desk software replacement with further build out of Integrity. Over time, we replaced almost all of the one off applications/solutions used by Dev, QA, HelpDesk, Business Development & Project Management into one single solution MKS.
- Independent development sandboxes that allows each team to work on projects without affecting the delivery of other projects.
- Change packages - identifying exactly what artifacts were changed for a given request (bug fix, enhancement, user story).
- Integrity objects - "building blocks" - ability to create any type of container for help desk, QA, development, requirements. These are highly customizable and some simple javascript code can help with validation and workflow triggers.
- Connectivity/client loading issues - probably not as often as I would deem a show stopper for the solution, but we had experienced a lot of connectivity issues when trying to merge or perform a backfill. Or when trying to open the integrity client, we would experience some type of configuration file corruption. We had to keep a few command prompt scripts ready to go on our desktops to kill off the old corrupted files so that integrity would launch.
- One of the selling points for Integrity was the quick rollback functionality. Yes, rolling back code was easier than other solutions with tools to inspect change packages, etc, but it required mostly manual effort.
- Increased Employee Efficiency
- Better Visibility and Productivity
- Better collaboration
MKS Integrity is a toolbox of components that you can use to create any Software Change Configuration Management system to fit your own organization. This was the main reason why we went with Integrity over the other solutions that were evaluated.
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- Source Control
- Requirements Gathering & Change Control Process
- Testing & Issue Reporting
- Helpdesk/Call Center ITIL
- 20 + teams all working on the same single code base and each one having the liberty to work independently until it is time to merge with main line.
- Automated integration from web forms
- Discovery & Documents storage
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
July 21, 2014
MKS Review- A fairly good experience
We Used MKS Integrity at Intersections Inc (my previous workplace) basically for change control and version management for application code.
- Easy to Use
- Sometimes it was hard to roll back.
It was the price and company size which was the key factor in this case, compared to other similar products.
February 18, 2014
Good configuration management tool
Score 9 out of 10
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We use MKS in my company to do several things:
- Configuration Management
- Comply with SPICE level 2.
I have found it very powerful and user friendly. Very different than PVCS or CM-Synergy.
- Configuration Management
- File control version
- Creating and assigning tasks between project members
- Share common files among several projects
- Connectivity issues sometimes becomes a problem.
- Increase employee efficiency
- PVCS,CM-Sinergy
Can you give some details as to why you selected Integrity over this tool?