Important system requirements
ReleaseEngine Cockpit
The ReleaseEngine Cockpit runs on Wildfly.
System requirements
The following operating systems are supported here:
Windows
- as of WIN10
- as of Windows Server 2012
Linux
- CentOS as of V7
- Oracle Linux as of V7
- Debian as of v8 (Jessie)
- others on request
Software requirements
The basic software for operation is:
| Software | min. version | max. version |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfly | 13 | 18 |
| DB: mariadb | 5.5 | 10.4 |
| DB alternative: mysql | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Java (Oracle, openJDK, Zulu, corretto, etc.) | JDK 8 | JDK 11 (on request) |
| Web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) | optional |
Hardware requirements
We recommend complying with the following minimum hardware requirements:
| Hardware | min. | recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 | >=2 |
| RAM | 4GB | >=8GB |
| HDD | 30GB | depending on use (Vault, etc.) |
| Network interface card | 1 | 1 |
ReleaseEngine Daemons
The actual RE processing is done with daemons. The following requirements apply for these - depending on whether they access PTC Creo or not:
ReleaseEngine Daemons (without Creo)
Operating systems
Windows
- as of WIN10
- as of Windows Server 2012
Linux
- CentOS as of V7
- Oracle Linux as of V7
- Debian as of v8 (Jessie)
- others on request
Hardware
| Hardware | min. | recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 | >=2 |
| RAM | 2GB | >=4GB |
| HDD | 30GB | depending on use (Vault, etc.) |
| Network interface card | 1 | 1 |
Software
The basic software for operation is:
| Software | min. version | max. version |
|---|---|---|
| Java (Oracle, openJDK, Zulu, corretto, etc.) | JRE 11 | JRE 11 |
Release Engine Daemon (with Creo)
Operating systems
Windows
The operating systems required by PTC for the respective Creo version are supported:
See:
- Creo Future Platform Support Summary | PTC
- A Creo version must be used in conjunction with Windchill:
Overview of Creo Windchill compatibility of product versions
Linux
Linux cannot be used by PTC for Creo.
Hardware
Hardware required by PTC for the respective Creo version.
The graphics card may deviate from PTC's recommendations, as the requirements of the daemon with regard to shading/rendering etc. are lower.
See, e.g., Creo 7.0 Hardware Notes | PTC
Software
Basic software for operation
| Software | min. version | max. version |
|---|---|---|
| Java (Oracle, openJDK, Zulu, corretto, etc.) | JRE 11 | JRE 11 |
| Creo installation with license | Creo3 | Creo9 |
When installing Creo, JLINK must also be installed. JLINK is required by the ReleaseEngine for communication with Creo.
Example with Creo 7:
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The pfcasync.jar file must be present in the <Creo Dir>\Common Files\text\java after installation directory
Optional software (depending on version)
| Software | min. version | max. version | Manufacturer license required |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP GUI | others on requested | ||
| GraphicsMagick | 1.3.29 | 1.3.36 | |
| Ghostscript | 9.10 | 9.53 | |
| TiffStamper |  | ||
| MS Office | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Open Office | others on requested | others on requested |
General hardware sizing
The sizing of the RE strongly depends on the scenario that is mapped with the RE. Influencing factors are, for example, the size of the files, the number of installed parts, the complexity of the components, etc.
For a detailed sizing, an exact knowledge of the respective scenario is important and thus requires preparatory project work.
INNOFACE is happy to support you in this preparatory project work and will be happy to assist you on request.
Daemons with access to SAP systems
If the ReleaseEngine is used in conjunction with SAP systems, the following requirements must be observed :
When using SAP ERP:
- SAP BASIS >= 6.40
When using SAP S/4 HANA (no premise or cloud):
- Version >= SAP S/4 1610
License requirements
- a CREO Parametric license for each instance of the ReleaseEngine (if the RE accesses CREO, e.g., to trigger a conversion).
- one Windchill base license per instance of the ReleaseEngine (if the RE accesses Windchill).