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May 2023

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Using Helix Core Server Resource Pressure Awareness for Proactive Monitoring

May 31, 2023 By Brent Schiestl In Perforce
Does your version control system support your team’s proactive monitoring efforts? Perforce Helix Core customers often test the limits of scale and performance on different dimensions. Some of these dimensions include the number of files, the size of files, the number of users, and the number of concurrent transactions. As these dimensions are stressed, oftentimes server resources, such as memory and CPU, are also stressed.
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What Is Virtual File Sync? How P4VFS Accelerates Sync Times

May 26, 2023 By Brent Schiestl In Perforce
Virtual File Sync is a highly anticipated feature set that has the power to significantly accelerate sync times for Perforce Helix Core users. Here, we explain what Virtual File Sync is, how to set it up, and how to use it. Read on to learn more, or skip to the section that interests you most.
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IP Geofencing With Methodics IPLM

May 25, 2023 By Michael Munsey In Perforce

IP geofencing should be a central part of your IP strategy. Why? Because your IP portfolio is probably leaking. And IP leakage can cost millions of dollars in lost revenue and market setbacks — not to mention export violation fines. When it comes to IP security, you need a three-pronged approach: This blog will focus on the first pillar listed above: IP geofencing. Talk to a GEOFENCING Expert.

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What Is Application Security? AppSec + AppSec Tools Overview

May 23, 2023 By Gordon Saladino In Perforce
Application Security (AppSec) is essential to efficient and effective security measures that help address rising security threats to software applications. Here we discuss the principles of Application Security (AppSec), the best practices to enforce it, and the AppSec tools you should use.
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Virtual Scouting with Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor - Perforce U

May 19, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
Learn how virtual scouting works with the Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor (Unreal MUE) in this clip from course 6 of Perforce U. The Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor enables more creative and immersive interaction with a digital environment created for a virtual production. Virtual scouting is one example: MUE eliminates the need for creatives doing virtual (VR) scouting to have a mastery of Unreal and its controls.
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Why You Need Version Control for 3D Art Creation & Virtual Production - Perforce U

May 19, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
In this clip from course 7 of Perforce U, learn about the basic workflows involved in 3D art creation and virtual production. Version control is a necessity for VFX artists and designers working across Unreal Engine and digital content creation tools (DCCs) such as Blender, Maya, and Photoshop. See how tools like Helix Core and Helix DAM can work together to help you collaborate on the 3D art files used in your pre-vis and virtual production projects.
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Unity Version Control (Plastic SCM) vs. Perforce Helix Core: Which Is Better?

May 18, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce

When Plastic SCM (now Unity Version Control) was acquired by Unity in 2020, game dev and VFX studios already using the Unity Engine started considering it more seriously for version control. Why? On the surface, Plastic SCM is an attractive solution. It offers a friendly UI for artists and handles the basics of version control at low scale. But what happens when your projects grow and get more complex? Does Plastic still hold up? Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you most.

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Why Are Coding Standards Important for Medical Robotics?

May 18, 2023 By Jill Britton In Perforce
Advances in medical robotics and healthcare technology — enabled by the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — mean that we are already seeing less invasive procedures, more accurate diagnoses, and more personalized treatment options for patients. But all these innovations depend on software which brings increased safety and security risks.
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Why & How to Shelve Files in Perforce Helix Core - Perforce U

May 17, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
Shelving files in Perforce Helix Core allows users to store edits they have made in their changelist without submitting these changes to the stream they are working in. This clip is from course 4 of Perforce U College of Virtual Production, “Perforce Helix Core Advanced Work Principles.” It covers some examples of when you may want to shelve files and the basics of how to shelve files in Perforce Helix Core.
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How to Use Perforce Helix Core Through Helix Visual Client (P4V) and Unreal Engine - Perforce U

May 17, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
Learn how to use Perforce Helix Core through both Helix Visual Client (P4V) and Unreal Engine. This step-by-step tutorial is provided as a preview of our Perforce U College of Virtual Production training. This clip from course 3 (“Perforce Helix Core Work Principles”) also explains some of the basic principles involved in using Helix Core across different environments.
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How to Collaborate in Unreal Engine (Some Best Practices) - Perforce U

May 17, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
Learn how to collaborate in Unreal Engine (along with some great best practices) in this clip from course 5 of Perforce U. The majority of the assets used by the Unreal Engine Editor are binary format. Because binary files cannot be merged in the same way that text files can, teams who need to collaborate in Unreal Engine face extra challenges for source control. Course 5, “Merging and Collaborating with Unreal Engine,” also covers getting started with Unreal Engine Multi-User Editor (Unreal MUE), how to resolve merge conflicts between streams in Perforce Helix Core, and more.
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Tips for Creating Test Management for Jira

May 8, 2023 By Nico Krüger In Perforce
Your company needs to deliver the best product possible. And to do that, you need to test, test, and test some more. But many organizations lack the tools to manage testing properly. This is a particularly common issue for the many teams who use Jira to track issues throughout the development process. That’s because Jira doesn’t have built-in testing functionality. So, for organizations who haven’t added testing tools, test cases are managed manually, and often tracked in a spreadsheet.
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How EV Startups Can Reduce Software Development Costs and Risks

May 4, 2023 By Perforce In Perforce
Most OEMs don't make a profit from the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) — but EV startups planning on getting to market fast don't have to incur the same losses. With soaring battery prices, massive component costs, and low-volume sales chipping away at profitability, an EV startup must look toward software development as a way of driving efficiencies in budget, schedule, and level of effort.
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