How to increase JSHint maxerr threshold of the Client Method debugger
2020-02-05
Again a special interest topic, where only a few gifted persons will understand what it’s all about. Admins who actually program within Innovator will be familiar with the Method ItemType. A simple debugger is available for JavaScript methods, which is useful for basic syntax checks.
The code analysis tool used in Aras is JSHint. Therefore, we have to face some of the typical limitations of JSHint. In addition to the lack of support for modern JS stuff like async/await and the general lack of ways to check the accuracy of your code – JSHint will simply stop working if JavaScript Methods get too long…Read More →
This article describes various method calls in Innovator. A bit of a “special interest” topic. However, I could not find a really good overview so far. So I will give it a try by myself.
When developing multilingual applications, it is often necessary to thoroughly test your application against all target languages. Within Aras Innovator multilanguage values can be used in ItemTypes, Forms, Lists, Properties and much more other locations.
Integrating your PLM software into other systems in your organization is a common standard. Usually you connect your CAD systems or your ERP. At a certain point, of course, you also want to connect your software to your suppliers or external partners. Most available PLM systems provide you with the appropriate security features to accomplish this task. But do they really cover everything?
Preparation for update actually starts at the moment you have the previous version up and running. This task includes the documentation of your current system, system changes, as well as the creation of suitable test cases.
This article shows a little trick to improve the lock&feel of your Innovator. We will also demonstrate that it’s always worth to question OOTB features. They often can be extended quite easily. You just have to dare to do it!
A couple of days ago I had some nostalgic feelings regarding my previous PLM system: Arena PLM from Arena Solutions. Oh what a beautiful piece of software, a real pleasure to work with it! I can not remember anything negative!
Microsoft Excel is a very well working table calculation software. But using it for data organization? No way! It´s the decline of the West!
The Workflow History Report is a testament to taste and style. At least it was at the time it was designed – the early 2000s. A time were Aras was working with state of the art 4:3 CRT monitors – just like everybody else. 
Obscurity is a valid security layer when used as part of a comprehensive security strategy. But obscurity mainly improves perceived safety, it never should be your first choice.