ARAS31 import.mf deployment issue
Hai, We recently upgraded our environment from Aras Innovator 11 to Aras Innovator 31, and we are running into several issues while deploying our solution packages. I wanted to share the details here to see if anyone has faced similar challenges or has suggestions. In Aras 11, we used an import.mf file with the following structure, and everything deployed without issues: <imports> <package name="DatabaseIdentifier" path="com\aras\innovator\DatabaseIdentifier" /> <package name="com.aras.innovator.solution.PLM" path="PLM\Import" /> <package name="com.aras.innovator.solution.Project" path="Project\Import"> <dependson name="com.aras.innovator.solution.PLM" /> </package> <package name="com.aras.innovator.core" path=".\" /> <package name="com.aras.innovator.cui_default" path=".\" /> <package name="Custom_Pkg1" path="CustomPkg1\Import" /> <package name="Custom_Pkg2" path="CustomPkg2\Import" /> </imports> After upgrading to Aras 31, we tried using the same .mf configuration, but we are encountering multiple deployment errors. Issues Observed 1. Null Reference Error Object reference not set to an instance of an object. 2. Method Not Found Error It points to this AML:→ Error: “No items of type Method found.” <Item type='ItemType' id='8052A558B9084D41B9F11805E464F443' action='edit'> <Relationships> <Item type="Server Event" action="add"> <related_id keyed_name="FileOnGet" type="Method"> <Item type="Method" action="get" select="id"> <name>FileOnGet</name> </Item> </related_id> </Item> </Relationships> </Item> Import package 'com.aras.innovator.core' failed with message: No items of type Method not found. 3. Timeout Error During Import The package was then marked as a failed release (seen for custom_Pkg). faultcode: 999 faultstring: System.Net.WebException: The operation has timed out 1. In Aras 31, are we required to use manifest.json instead of the old import.mf format for custom packages? 2. If yes, where exactly should the manifest.json file be placed, and what structure should it follow? 3. How should we handle customizations or extensions to system-level packages like com.aras.innovator.core and com.aras.innovator.cui_default that previously existed in Aras 11? 4. Has anyone encountered the faultcode 999 / timeout issue during import — and how did we resolve it? Thanks in Advance SaliniSolved221Views0likes9CommentsHTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error
This error hits while installing the ARAS innovator, if User done install the .Net Hosting bundle. The solution was to download and install the MS .Net 8.0 Hosting bundle from below link. HTTP Error 500.19 after installing Innovator 2025 - Solved - Getting Started - Aras Community - Aras Community77Views0likes0CommentsLogin failed for user 'innovator' - MSSQL
I actually found a locked thread that answers this after 20 or so comments. No answer is marked as accepted. There are other very similar threads. None have a screenshot to tell the story of what to do. It ends up I had to enable mixed mode auth for the db. One comment from 9 years ago eluded to this, but with no "How-to", so: Right-click on DB name at root of tree and select "Properties". Enable Mixed-Mode as shown: After this is done right-click on DB name again and select, "Restart". Viola! Well, for me anyway. I really really really think the installer should have told me to do this.2KViews0likes2CommentsFind Web Alias
Good day all. How do I find the web alias for a server? The server was installed by someone else and I am trying to figure out how to access it. Ultimately, I need to be able to log directly into the server from the server (http://localhost/<webalias>). Is the web alias the XML file in the Client folder? We have one named Innovator.xml. Thank you for your help.Solved2.3KViews0likes1CommentEZ Installer - Headless Installation from Config
I would like very much to have a command line install instruction with a config. Instead of all the GUI interaction and clicking and typing in the installer I would very much like to do something using JSON, especially, or A|XML that covers all the parameters the click-through process covers. installation - name - addresses - folders - db installation.folders - root - vault installation.db - connection_type - name - credentials (or, maybe enter these in at the commandline) ...and so on. And, if I were to reverse the whole process so you know your db connection is good before adding folders, that'd be great. $ ./InnovatorInstaller --config ~/our_servers/dev_server_02.json ........Installing.................DB Connected...........FS Paths added with no errors....DB Installed......File tree installed...... .........Happy coding! Your no-human-errors scripted install with traceable config values is complete and ready to use! EXTRA COOL - Feature Key flag: --feature-keys ~/our_feature_keys.csv | json ....Key for feature FOO confirmed with Key Server ...Key for feature BAR doesn't look right... continuing (will report soft errors at end)...1.4KViews0likes0CommentsAgent with given Windows Service name exists
I'm trying to overcome this error: I had tried to install v12 and while it seemed to complete my db logins weren't working, so I did an uninstall, I cleared out the db and the users. I restarted the VM. Now, installing, I put the same name for the Agent Agent that I had on the erroneous installation (where I did get a error popup, but it went away and continued configuring the db - MSSQL Express, localhost). But, it doesn't like that. Seems the service name isn't cleaned out on uninstall. I've tried some "sc query" commands and can't find the service using query by name, I can't delete the service "sc delete ArasInnovatorAgent12" (not found), and I'm not just going to accept it this time. I've seen this, but I'm of the mind that when a full uninstall is performed it should xney the service too! But, where is it? I've restarted the VM multiple times. I just ran: msiexec /regserver, restarted again, to no avail. Meh. I just found this... let's see! HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ArasInnovatorAgent_ArasInnovatorAgent12Solved4.5KViews0likes1CommentHow to update local v12
I can't seem to find how to upgrade a local v12 to the latest revision, or service pack. I still have issues with Chrome, and cannot instruct the company to adjust their chrome settings, and I cannot enforce HTTPS on our internal servers, and I *think* the latest SP somehow squashed same origin issues? Anyway, my v12 doesn't even have tab and secondary menu item pinning and I really really want that after going through a class this week. So nice! On my class v12 there's this: But, no prompt on my local machine, and no apparent click-to upgrade on any menu. Please tell me how to upgrade ASAP!? Thank you, Neil3.1KViews0likes2CommentsAras Feature Keys - REST API?
Activating features is covered on page 61/74 in this guide: https://www.aras.com/-/media/files/documentation/installation-and-configuration/en/12-0/aras-innovator-120--installation-guide.ashx That's so clicky I can't help but think there has to be a better way. Why do I need this? Well, as a developer I need to replicate, locally, what is our prod env as a starting point to work. It already has lots of layers and Minerva add-ons, and 3rd party contractor work. One part of setup is adding a stack of keys that all have: Feature Name and Activation Key (and unused expiration date). From the v12 install guide you can do this, one at a time: As a developer/QA/exterminator in this environment that I need to replicate this is a real pain doing this 12 times before moving on. And, while I'm needing to do this on v11 and the navigation to the Activate Feature is different, I'm guessing it writes to the same bucket? I've managed to use REST API to add Users and Identities, and I think I can pretty much tack-on the singular label of any ItemType and write to the system. What I want is concise repeatable setup (especially because the possible variants on just one ItemType, such as User are astronomical). I'm consuming CSVs and the singular item type, and with Bearer Token I can reliably produce setup for these two things. Anyway, is there an endpoint for "Activate Feature"? I can see that it uses a post to aras.com service, but is there a way todo that in a scripted way for automation setup? https://www.aras.com/productservices/FeatureLicenseService/FeatureLicenseService.svc3.8KViews0likes2CommentsHow to collaborate in ARAS development
Hi, Our team is looking for a replacement of our out-of-date PLM system, so we are doing some investigations around PLMs like ARAS, Agile, PTC. I am a newbie of ARAS, I have downloaded and installed ARAS community edition in my laptop. I have several questions about collaboration among team. If each of us has a development environment of ARAS, how can we sync with others? I mean after sync from version control, how to deploy the code, use import/export tool? Or is there a better solution? And how can we upgrade from integration environment to staging environment? Appreciate your help.1.5KViews0likes1Comment