Donwload representation files

[gfontana1]

Hello everyone, I have to build a Custom App in PTC Navigate 1.5.2 that can download Windchill representable files (ex pvz, pvs).

I already have a Java class that query Windchill and extract representation download URL; now I wondering if it is possible use some service already defined in Navigate or I must write a my own extension.

Another question is how i can develop a Thingworx extension that can use the Windchill API.

Thank you Giorgio

[MarekP.Nowaczyk]

This should be doable using REST APIs in Windchill REST Services 1.0  take a look here https://support.ptc.com/WCMS/files/173713/en/WCCG_RESTAPI.pdf for more info

[gfontana1]

thank you Marek, surely RestApi is the solution now i'm going to investigate if is it possible to customize a RESTfull call

[smainente · Accepted solution]

You can use the ExecuteTask service on the (legacy) WindchillConnector to invoke a custom I*E tasks on the Windchill system (directly call your custom Java code from the custom I*E task). This service may become deprecated at some point and a custom Windchill REST Service is the way to go in the long run.

You can also test the GetCreoViewData service on the WindchillConnector, it may directly return the Representation URL.

[gfontana1]

Thank you stephane, as i have just told to Marek i'm going to investigate if it is possible to customize te RESTfull call otheriwse i'll use the I*E task