ThingWorx Flow deprecation - How does this effect Codebeamer integration in Windchill

[pjahn]

PTC plans to end the support for on-premises ThingWorx Flow installations. But this is a requirement for the DPT integration between Codebeamer and Windchill (https://support.ptc.com/help/windchill/r13.0.1.0/en/index.html#page/Windchill_Help_Center/reqmgmt/RMThingworxFlowConfigsAbout.html)

What is the future scenario for this integration without ThingWorx Flow in an on-premises environment?

[jbailey]

I have the same concern. I brought this up to PTC last summer after this was announced at Liveworx. The only thing that came out of the discussion was that "there will be a way." For an organization  looking to roll out Codebeamer, it sure would be nice to know how so I can roll it out without flow than to add a dead product for 2 years...

[JeffZemsky]

Sorry for any confusion in the messaging.

TWX/Flow for the DPT use cases (eg connecting WC to Codebeamer, WRV&S, Modeler or other OSLC connections) will be available and supported through a minimum of June 2028.  As we are looking at updated mechanisms for providing our Flow technology this time might be extended and there might be opportunities to move earlier depending upon use cases.

[jbailey]

Thanks for the update on this @JeffZemsky.

[tarik.wifak.p]

Hello @JeffZemsky , could you please let us know the strategy of PTC regarding ThingWorx flow replacement in DPT.

Actually, I'm working on this topic and would like to know further details.

Thanks in advance,

[JeffZemsky]

As noted above we are supporting TWX flow through at least 2028. Our goal is to transition to Atlas Flow /Flow Edge (cloud/on-prem) prior to that

[pjahn]

Is there any update or new integration functionality OOTB for Windchill and Codebeamer 3.0?

[JeffZemsky]

Thingworx Flow remains the framework for the Windchill OSLC client.  At this time, we do not have any EOL or transition timing to post.  In the future we will share information on PTC Flow and the timing / paths to move from TWX Flow to PTC Flow for these use cases.  

With the Windchill 13.1.1 and 13.1.2 releases we will have new capabilities in Traceability including:

• The ability to link Requirements and System models to SCC and Resources
• OSLC V2 backward compatibility support (eg connect to Polarion and JIRA)
• Improvements in SSO support and configuration
• Will have more to add to this list soon

[anishi]

This article describes PTC will continue to support ThingWorx Flow. There is no time/date limit.

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS407843?source=search