Decision Flow Assessment
Using the Decision Flow described earlier, the following is a summary, by Process Group, of the overall impact to upgrade given the changes in aPriori 2019 R2.
 
Process Group
Upgrade Impact Assessment
Cost Model Versions Supported in the Last 3 Releases, Latest shown first
Geometry or Cost Engine Changes that Likely Impact Customer VPEs
Bug Fixes or Small Improvements to Shipping CMV that Could Impact Customer VPEs
Changes to Baselines that do not affect Customer VPEs
HIGH Impact to Upgrade
Bar & Tube
YES
NO
YES
130, 120/110, 110
Plastic Molding
NO
NO
YES
140, 130/120, 110
Assembly Molding
NO
NO
YES
20, 10/0, N/A
Casting - Die
NO
NO
YES
60, 50/40, 30
Sheet Metal – Transfer Die
NO
NO
YES
70, 60/50, 40
Sheet Metal
NO
NO
YES
170, 160/150, 150
MODERATE Impact to Upgrade
Secondary Machining
YES
NO
YES
190, 180/170, 150/160
Stock Machining
YES
NO
YES
90, 80, 80
2-Model Machining
NO
NO
NO
50, 40, 40
Sheet Metal – Stretch Forming
NO
NO
YES
30, 20/10, 10
Sheet Metal - Hydroforming
NO
NO
YES
20, 10/0, 0
Forging
NO
NO
YES
110, 100/90, 90
Powder Metal
NO
NO
YES
60, 50, 50
Roto & Blow Molding
NO
NO
YES
80, 70, 60
LOW Impact to Upgrade
Surface Treatment
NO
NO
YES
130, 120/110, 100
Assembly
NO
NO
YES
120, 110/100, 90
Sheet Plastic
NO
NO
YES
70, 60, 60
Other Secondary Processes
NO
NO
YES
100, 90, 80
NO Impact to Upgrade
Additive Manufacturing
NO
NO
NO
50, 40/30, 20
Casting - Sand
NO
NO
NO
60, 50/40, 30
Heat Treatment
NO
NO
NO
80, 70, 60
Part Assembly
NO
NO
NO
60, 50, 50
User Guided
NO
NO
NO
20, 20, 20