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I am working on a manual xfer from Solidworks PDM to Windchill 12.I have a batch of Solidworks files for COTS items that have multiple configurations.  Each "generic" file contains configuration names that would not be unique if I attempted to directly import.I do have a property for the corporate part numbers that associate to each configuration.I believe that, if I pull these COTS items in, and modify the configuration name (that seems to be driving and driven by the filename in my Workspace), that it will trip up future product imports that use those configurations. My question is, can I set a Windchill or WGM preference to use that corporate number as my filename on import?  

Got a weird error and stuck out with knowledge base. I have previously imported AML for a listed of Part numbers via Excel import from spreadsheet method. Now I want to add in a vendor for those AML lines. I assumed I would be able to just modify this sheet and reimport in. Action options from help guide is just add and delete, there is no update. This is the error message that results, it did validate however: Description: Description: Specified sourcing status for the manufacturer part conflicts with its existing value(com.ptc.windchill.suma.ixb.SuMaIxbHndRB/SUMA_AMLPREFERENCE_VALUE_CONFLICT) wt.ixb.publicforhandlers.LogHelper$IxbException: Specified sourcing status for the manufacturer part conflicts with its existing value There was no row associated with this. I think its telling me that you have an existing entry so I cannot import another one. I tried removing the status but this is required. So what is the process? I should be able to import multiple vendors to a single manuf

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.0 and Datecode with CPS 12.0.2.10I am using the Import/Export manager, and when I export a WTPart assembly with the option "Product Structure with CAD Documents / Dynamic Documents (built with active configuration specification)", the WTParts, BOM, CAD models, CAD model structure, and WTDocuments and the WTDoc-WTPart relationships all get exported. However, any CAD Drawings related to the CAD Models via drawing reference (and thus "calculated" relationship to WTPart) or related to Parts via content (or other "non-owner" links) do NOT get exported. It seems I have to manually add the drawings as separate line items. This is problematic for larger assemblies. Is there a way to include related drawings on a Product Structure export?

What Windchill supports the Unite Technology?I can OPEN solidworks part if I am off line with no server. I am on Windchill 10.1 M050, and Creo 3.0 M070. and only get IMPORT.Thanks for your help.

Hi Everyone, I have 100 pdf, i want to assign all this into individual user's. So i decided to go with Project Management, but i didn't know how i can assign on one shot. 1. Assign the pdf to designer.2. Once designer is done and deliver that.3. If there any rework how that same designer can work / if any emergency i can swap into new designer. Thanks in AdvanceAmir 

So I've been pulling data from various sources to populate my AML/AVL. I processed 150 MSAccess databases from DLA (https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/programs/QmlQpl/ ) which was so questionable data, inconsistent and difficult to work with. IHS BOM Explorer seems to have better data and considering the Windchill extension for this. Now I want to check my results which all resides in the AXLEntry table.  Interesting, this object is not listed in QueryBuilder? Its actually 3 object (OEM, Manufacturer and Vendor Part) Even though it looks like you can access the complete details of the AXLEntry table, it throws an error message: "PropertyDescriptor not found for 'AXLEntry'" which appears to be a dead end (I think). I worked around this by adding in the other two sudo objects and joining them by the common ID. Now, what's missing is the sourcing status values? What gives? See error above as this attribute is not part of Manufacturer Part Master AXLEntry or Vendor.  &nbs

Hi All,Could we make comments field mandatory in a workflow task depending on routing option chosen.For example:A task has Approve and Rework option. If user chooses Rework option comments should become mandatory. If chooses Approve its not mandatory.Any inputs how we can achieve this.Thanks in advance. Regards,DK.

Hello, just like in the title I am trying to install test server on VM and I am not able to launch PSI wizard for Windchill 13.0 and 12.1. When I run setup.vbs there is progress bar with some configuring info and then window is closed.  I have java:  java version "17.0.8" 2023-07-18 LTS Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 17.0.8+9-LTS-211) Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 17.0.8+9-LTS-211, mixed mode, sharing)   and java in environments: Thanks in advance. 

Windchill Risk and Reliability 11.1Description of the problem:-Large system, consisting of multiple subsystems.-Reliability data from multiple sources. (service data, surrogate data, test data)-Rich mix of part types (electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, custom fabricated metal parts, etc)-BOMs will be imported from excel-System definitions and reliability data attached to parts within Windchill will be exported back out to either excel or delimited tables (csv, tab delimited, etc)-BOMs for subsystems are still undergoing change It's tempting to build one big project and create a system tree, using the power of Windchill to tie it all together; but, does it make sense to firewall the overall effort into sub-projects for ease of handling design changes and compartmentalizing the final export? Would this be a good use of the "Common Library Project" concept within Windchill? 

I wanted to know, if there is a way to export Container Templates with code, or a windchill shell command.I couldn't find anything in the knowledge base, that's why I wanted to ask in a post.   

Hi friends, I have a scenario, where BOM structure contains a part  for ex:  ABC 1.46 (As designed) . But the latest iteration of the part is ABC  1.5 ( As manufactured) . Basically this ABC part has 2 views. When i use the below API to query the top part QueryResult links = wt.fc.PersistenceHelper.manager.navigate(validPart, wt.part.WTPartUsageLink.USES_ROLE,wt.part.WTPartUsageLink.class,false); It always gives me latest iteration which is expected. That is, it is giving me ABC  1.5 ( As manufactured). But the BOM structure has link to ABC 1.46 (As designed). Is it possible to get the exact part linked to top part instead of getting the latest part. ( Based on views) .  

Hi EveryoneI want an approver and reviewer in the project management table view. Please find the below screenshot. I found some videos in that video we can use the "Route" option to set a workflow for that task. I want that name and date in the project-plan-schedule table view. Thanks in Advance,AJ   

Hi Everyone,Can't see the WT Parts StructureImage 1: I have a 3 model, 1-ASM & 2-Component. (Structure: PO_A.ASM/P1_P.prt/P2.P.prt )Image 2: I only select the main assembly & the 2nd component (P2_P.prt) to auto-associate with WT parts.Image 3: I check the data into Windchill. (CAD+WT)Image 4: Then after opening the 1st Component P1_P.prt auto-associate check in the wt part only in windchill.In Images 5 & 6: 5 image I only see the one WT part main assembly, but in 6 image I can see the part with CAD data. How we can resolve this,Thanks in Advance,Amiro 

Hi Everyone,I am looking for a custom attribute layout creation.Step: 1 I create a new layout, named "Test" like image 1.Step: 2 I created one attribute named "t1" and added it to the Test layout like image 2.Step: 3 I want the "Test" in the Customize tab like image 3.Step: 4 I created a new tab "PD" I set a public so everyone can see that, I want the same little difference I have one team handles only WT Parts Whatever he requires I added one tab and can we disable all other tabs except this. Thanks in advcance,Amir  

ACD publishing      

Short question: How to change the standard workspace load rule "load as saved" to "load newest" for all users?  

Hello, as you know, this code checks whether a Change Notice has been opened in the Change Request and closes the task if it has been opened.I want to do the same thing in two problem reports, but I couldn't edit the code.Could you help? result = result="CREATE_CN";if(com.ptc.windchill.pdmlink.change.server.impl.WorkflowProcessHelper.changeNoticeExists((wt.change2.FlexibleChangeItem)primaryBusinessObject)) {  result="AUTO_CREATED_CN";}   

I deleted parts and an assembly from the workspace that was never in common space. Is there a way to recover these items?   

How/where can I create custom roles and add them to local Team. Example role names:Change Management EngineerSystems EngineerDesign Release EngineerChange Control Board 

I have found several PTC articles and a great PTC community post but cannot quite find the answer I am looking for. Ref: Windchill Deleted / Deactivated User Process - PTC Community Article - CS94203 - How to delete a user from Windchill PDMLink (ptc.com) Enabling a Deleted User (ptc.com) We have never deleted users and now something came up where we may have to in order to match IT Active Directory.  We are not on AD yet but are trying to understand if they give us users with usernames that have already been used by previous employees, what issues that may cause and what workarounds may be available.   I think my confusion are around the following questions: Historically, did this best practice change at some point?  My colleague, and our consultants, tell me it at least used to create lots of problems and was recommended to not delete users. Is it really a best practice to delete users as PTC recommends? For those that delete users, do you (or rather your IT dept) h

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 11.0 and Datecode with CPS M030When we try change the state of dac manually, change is not reflected in part[supplier's tab -> in Qualified Attribute]

Hello PTC Community, I've been assigned a project where I need to gain a deep understanding of replication rules and document the current configurations. I'm hoping that some of you with experience in this area can provide some guidance. Specifically, I'm looking to learn: What Are Replication Rules? I'd like to get a clear understanding of what replication rules are and their significance in our environment.Documentation of Current Replication Rules: If anyone has documentation or a template for documenting replication rules, it would be incredibly helpful. This will serve as a valuable reference point for my project.How to Check Current Replication Rules: I'd appreciate some guidance on where and how to access and review the current replication rules within our PTC system. Are there specific tools or procedures I should be aware of?If anyone can provide insights, documents, or helpful resources related to replication rules, I'd be very grateful. Your expertise will gre

Hello,      We are looking to make some changes to our current revision scheme, primarily to move from file/list-based to a state-based revision scheme. I’d like to get some feedback on this before trying on our dev server.      I’ve attached the modified .xml that I plan to upload, our existing Series is “COMPANY” and I’ve appended my new series as “COMPANY_STATE_BASED”. The current revision scheme was customized from OotB and implemented quite some time ago. It allows numeric values as legacy, then begins with ”–“ and continues to alphabetic. We would like to update this to a state-based revision scheme with the same values, except that the numeric labels would be used for Design and Development phases and automatically switch to alphabetic labels once an object moves to Production. From what I’ve read I understand that it’s possible but not recommended to change revision schemes once in use. Questions:Is the file formatted correctly?

We are currently running Windchill 12.0.2.10 in production with Creo 7.0.10.0. The cache is in a .pdm12 folder under the user's start -in folder on disk. If we run Creo 9.0.5.0 to the same server without making any other changes, we have an issue with switching folders in the workspace. If I dlete the .pdm12 folder and all content, register Windchill in Creo 9, everything works normally. If we then run Creo 7 again, it hoses the cache and Creo 9 will not switch workspace folders until we delete the .pdm12 folder and resgister WIndchill again. Has anyone else experienced this issue and have a solution? I am not too worried about it, as once we go to a new version, we seldom have need to utilize the older version again. It probably would only be me as the admin who might have a need for an older version of Creo to test something.

Hi,   I have the similar case.   I have a Material file (MS_Plate_5THK) created, under which i have created user defined parameter RAW_MATERIAL whose value in string is "5mm MS Plate" I want below parameters to be added in Windchill BOM. PTC_MATERIAL_NAME RAW_MATERIAL (This is coming from material name and not from Part file)   I know i have to play with attributes in Windchill. What steps should i do in Windchill attributes?   Regards, Jignesh