June 8, 2021—Planet DDS announces that we will be sunsetting our Apteryx Imaging XrayVision Version 4 product, our private office software. This includes the entire suite of XrayVision products including XrayVision DICOM plugin, Name Grabber, XVSync, WhitenIT, and Cosmetic Imaging. This sunset announcement however, does not apply to our enterprise software, XrayVisionDCV. We hope this early announcement will provide you with ample time for a smooth transition.
To all XrayVision Version 4 clients, we invite you to take advantage of our simple upgrade path to Apteryx, our most cutting-edge and flagship product. As we focus on delivering the newest technologies for Apteryx, we have instituted the following sunset plan for XrayVision Version 4.
| Sunset Milestones for XrayVision Version 4 | Dates |
| XrayVision enters extended support mode—critical security fixes only. | September 1, 2021 |
| Last installation / sale date | December 31, 2021 |
| End of support. | December 31, 2022 |
| Registration server offline—can access replacement licenses through a token system. | June 1, 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: XrayVision is a great product. Why are you doing this?
A: While XrayVision is an excellent product, it is nearly 25 years old. XrayVision is a 32‐bit program and is limited in its capabilities to keep up with technology. Also, unlike all our other software offerings, XrayVision was not built on the DICOM standard.
We’re excited to offer our XrayVision clients a simple upgrade path to Apteryx, which has all the benefits of XrayVision, including open architecture design, but none of its limitations. Apteryx provides a full suite of new features using cutting-edge technologies such as the cloud, artificial intelligence, and 3D viewing. With Apteryx, you’ll enjoy 24/7 access to your data, reduced IT infrastructure costs, secure sharing for referrals, and offsite backups for one affordable monthly subscription.
Q: Does this affect XrayVisionDCV?
A: No.
Q: What does this Sunset Announcement of XrayVision Version 4 mean for me?
A: XrayVision will continue to operate past the end of support and end of license reset dates. When the end of license reset date happens on June 1, 2023, XrayVision will no longer be able to be registered, which will prevent the installation onto a new server. No new features will be added to XrayVision after September 1, 2021. XrayVision will still receive critical bug fixes and security updates until December 31, 2022.
Q: I am currently using XrayVision. What are my options?
A: We are happy to assist you with our simple upgrade path to Apteryx so you can enjoy our latest technology.
Q: I have a clinic that does not have internet access. What alternative do you offer?
A: Please reach out to sales@planetdds.com to talk through your options for upgrading to an alternative product to support your unique needs.
Q: I purchased XrayVision within the past 12 months. Can I get a credit towards Apteryx?
A: Please contact our sales team for details on the upgrade and any potential offers and credits.