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Let's say we have 3 different organizations: Apple, Banana and Cucumber.Each organization uses a different EPMDocument type. Apple uses the default "CAD Document" EPMDocument type.Banana has its own type called "Banana CAD Document". This is a subtype of CAD Document.Cucumber has its own type called "Cucumber CAD Document". This is a subtype of CAD Document. When uploading (& checking in) CAD objects from Creo Parametric to Windchill, the correct EPM Document type shall be used when creating the Windchill object. How can I do that?I know that you can do that with the UPLOAD_SOFT_TYPE attribute in Creo. So one easy fix would be to set up templates with this attribute. However, sometimes the engineers don't use these templates (because they forget about it). So are there other ways to ensure that the correct EPM Document type is used?

I want to upload a file in WindChill. They give to us an REST API with the services to do this. They split an upload of file in 3 stages. Stage 1 - We call a service where we give the number of files to upload. In this case only one. Stage 2 - A multipart/formdata where we give the file to upload. Stage 3 - The last stage where we give the file name, the file size etc... I think my problem is on stage 2. All the stages run successfully but when i try to open the uploaded file, in this case a pdf, the file is blank, but with the same number of pages of the original one. I compare the content of the uploaded file with the original one and the content inside is the same with a big difference. The original is with an ANSI encoding while the uploaded one is with the UTF-8 encoding. So, I think my problem is on the stage 2. I'm with some doubts on this stage. In C# I get the bytes[] of file, but in the end I need to pass this bytes to a string to send in a multipart form. Wh

Hi All, some time ago I made a customization which automatically writes the values we want to the OOTB line number attribute in wtparts at check-in, using a listener.But as it turns out, reality is always more complex than the plan you have and your users say they want...As of now, I found no way to ‘unset’ (aka delete) an existing line number. That sounds strange, but maybe I am just not proficient enough to read and interpret the javadoc ...🙈The use case could be coined like this: ‘set the line number attribute of part usage id-xy (which, by the way, now has the value ‘123’) to an ‘empty’ value.‘So, right now the tool is writing the line number like this to the attribute:long NewlineNumber = 123;LineNumber TheNewlineNumber = new LineNumber();TheNewlineNumber.setValue(NewlineNumber);usagelink.setLineNumber(TheNewlineNumber);PersistenceServerHelper.update(usagelink);We have left the attribute with the OOTB constraints, so it should be possible to have an empty value:This works via the

Version: Windchill 13.0 Use Case: I am trying to bulk load part instance and part configuration objects into Windchill and to establish the links between them and the parts they are related to.Description: I was hoping to be able to do this with the REST API but it doesn't look like there are end points available to allow this to be done. Can anybody recommend an alternative approach to achieving the same goal?

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We have a phantom item at the first level of the BOM that we do not want to publish as-is.The structure is:Parent → Phantom → Child partsIn Oracle, the expectation is:Parent → Child parts (phantom should be flattened)We are enabling one-level publishing only. Is it possible to generate the XML in such a way that the phantom is replaced with its child BOM (i.e., flatten the phantom during publishing)?I’m considering two approaches:Manually manipulating the XML, though this may be complex and error-prone due to multiple scenarios. Sending the BOM for phantom instead of phantom before generating the XML.Is there a better or recommended approach to achieve this?

While exporting the Structure BOM by selecting the “Multi Level BOM” option under the Reports tab, the BOM is currently exported with the report name followed by the Username and the current date. We would like to know if there is any possibility to export the file using the Number + Part Name instead.

HiI am trying to configure a 10.2 identical node type cluster with two nodes obviously one of which will be the active master.As per the Advanced Config Guide (http://support.ptc.com/WCMS/files/156979/en/WCAdvDeployGuide.pdf), the 2 properties that need to be set are:wt.rmi.server.hostname=Awt.cache.master.slaveHosts=B, C, DBoth these properties are set. But when I start Windchill, the MethodServer will start only on that node which is started first. For Ex. if I start Windchill on Node # 1 first, the Server Manager and the MethodServer both come up on it. But on node # 2 which is started after node # 1, only the Server Manager starts and never goes beyond the following line:INFO : wt.manager.CacheMasterNegotiator - Master stub retrieved: ServerManagerImpl$MasterServerManagerImpl_Stub[UnicastRef [liveRef: [endpoint:[xxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx:5002](remote),objID:[-2dd23186:148e7679245:-7ffd, -7282938796370177322]]]]No MethodServer on node # 2. If I go back to node # 1 and kill the Server Manager

 Hello Community,I have tried to install ThingWorx and Windchill Navigate, but I am facing a few issues. Could you please help me? When I am redirected through the Windchill address I connected to, a Status Code: 500 Windchill error screen appears. I edited the Windchill wtproperties file, but it did not resolve the issue. ThingWorx opens successfully, but the ThingWorx Mashup Runtime displays a blank screen. What could be the reason for this, and how can I fix it?  

I need to populate the New Number field for thousands of parts/assemblies in Windchill. See attached example: The New Number simply needs to be the string between the first underscore and the file extension of the File Name field (red font). I hope I don’t have to individually copy paste each of these.  

I'm having issues with Windchill randomly booting me out of the renaming process of my files.More specifically, I'm trying to rename a list of new files in my Workspace before checking them in. When I start renaming them, Windchill will suddenly and without warning boot me out of the process which forces me to redo it again. It's getting really frustrating. I'm trying to replicate the issue. It seems using a combination of the Shift and Space keys on your keyboard seems to trigger it.Anyone else ever have this problem?

I’m trying to create a custom REST domain with custom functions.  I copied an example to get going and it seems to initially work. However, when I then go to change the import.js, the updates never seem to take. I can actually delete the import.js and the custom function still work implying that the js is cached.Do I need to restart the server or clear some cache? 

We develop custom Visualization App for our Shopfloor and MES UsersWe want to use the Shaded with Edges render mode but unfortunatly this is not supported for now b the WEBGL Toolkit APIsCf bellow Articles and Community topicsArticle - CS338147 - Is it possible to set render mode using Creo View WebGL Toolkit?Is it possible to set Shaded with Edges render mode using Creo View WebGL Toolkit? | Community Can you support the same render modes as is CreoView heavy client ?Thanks

Hello ​@JC_Niyonkuru  Currently, classification is only supported for WTPart and WTDocument. Have you received requests for cycle classification from other customers as well (see below idea)? Is this feature planned for a future version of Windchill? I would need a response from you before deciding whether to add further customizations to the system due to the lack of a feature that already exists but is not available for all object types. Thank you for your attention Marco

Creo worker recipe has option to generate PDF Compatibility Save as PDF/A-1.Do the same option available in Catia worker recipe?

Initially posted by @AP_11420411 on April 1,2026 Version: Windchill 12.0 Use Case: Using a Query Builder report (QML), how can we extract a complete list of all WTParts and their associated AML and AVL details across all Products and Libraries?Description:Using a Query Builder report (QML), how can we extract a complete list of all WTParts and their associated AML and AVL details across all Products and Libraries? This topic and some replies were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the conversation. Learn more.April 3, 2026The Community team

This topic was initially published by ​@YA_12845300 on March 31, 2026 during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished it to preserve the integrity of the conversation. Learn more.The Community team Version: Windchill Below 11.0 Use Case: Hi, To create an arc movement between the jump between drops, in NC Assembly, there's an option called Retract_transition. You place it in the ARC_TRANSITION option and set the RETRACT_RADIUS. Following these steps from the manual, the line comes out straight, making a corner instead of an arc. I don't know why it's not arcing.Description:Hi,To create an arc movement between the jump between drops, in NC Assembly, there's an option called Retract_transition. You place it in the ARC_TRANSITION option and set the RETRACT_RADIUS. Following these steps from the manual, the line comes out straight, making a corner instead of an arc. I don't know why it's not arcing.

Version: Windchill 12.1 Use Case: Creating a demo workflow to show users that Revised items can be set from IN WORK to UNDER REVIEW at the start of the Change Request workflow.Description:Help please. Note a code guy.Just need a workflow robot to change the state of the Affected Objects on the CR that are IN WORK to UNDER REVIEW.We need the proposed changes to be locked so they cannot be edited while the Approval phase is happening on the CR. Some of the replies to this topic were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the topic. Learn more. April 3, 2026The Community team

Initially posted by ​​@bmüller on March 30,2026  Version: Windchill 13.0 Use Case: Test implementation of changes requested in https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS466318 and https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/466866Description:Hi, how can we test if the recent changes were applied correctly? is it enough to try a test URL like https://servername.local/servlet/WindchillGW/wt.wrmf.transport.httptransport.ReconnectedHttpURLCon;jsessionid=2df3/34 https://servername.local/servlet/WindchillGW/com.ptc.wvs.server.publish.Publish;jssession=234/sdf and receive a 403 Forbidden? Regards,Bernhard This topic and the replies were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the conversation. Learn more.April 3, 2026The Community team

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 10.0 and Datecode with CPS M010Critical vulnerability (CVSS10.0) in its Windchill and FlexPLM products. Want to add the immediate remediation steps but don't understand instructions.Currently have "D:\ptc\Windchill_12.1\HTTPServer\conf\conf.d\30-app-Windchill-Auth.conf" file. Do I simply create the new 90-app-Windchill-auth.conf and ONLY put the entry that was sent in the remediation or do I copy the 30-app file renaming to 90-app and have all of my configuration settings plus remediation??? Some of the replies to this topic were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the topic. Learn more. April 2, 2026The Community team

Initially posted by ​@CM_10720949  on March 30,2026  the case and the emails we've received about these issues are not really coherent: In the email it's stated that: "If you have not installed the following CPS releases, we urge you to take the following actions immediately. CPS Releases:CPS F000 (Windchill Release 13.1.2)CPS01 (Windchill Release 13.1.1)CPS05 (Windchill Release 13.1.0)CPS07 (Windchill Release 13.0.2)CPS18 (Windchill Release 12.1.2)" while on the https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS466866 it's stated:This advisory applies to all CPS versions So which one is correct? fyi we're on 12.1.2.18, and I've implemented the first mitigation, now i'm wondering if I need to do the second...  since email and CS are stating the opposite, here i am asking. This topic and the replies were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the conversation. Learn more.April 2,2026The Community team

Version: Windchill 13.0 Use Case: Hello, We are running **PTC Windchill 13 with **SolidWorks 2024 integration. Visualization files are generated through WVS using a SolidWorks worker. We are trying to optimize publishing load and would like to change the publishing strategy slightly. Our lifecycle is approximately: Concept → Prototype In Work → Prototype Released → In Work → Under Review → Released → Obsolete Goal During normal design work (In Work), every CAD check-in generates the visualization viewable (Creo View / PVZ). When the design leaves the In Work phase, the geometry should no longer change. Therefore the last check-in in In Work would effectively be the final viewable generation. After that point: the existing viewable representation should remain attached to the CAD document / WTPart it should simply carry forward to the next lifecycle states Later, when the object is promoted to Released, we only want to generate the final deliverables: PDF (drawing) DXF (if parameter DXF

Version: Windchill 13.0 Use Case: After enabling e-signature in the workflow, a user signature can be displayed in either a drawing template or a PDF generated by workers. Do I need a Creo customization, Windchill customization, or configuration specific to workers?Description:After enabling e-signature in the workflow, a user signature can be displayed in either a drawing template or a PDF generated by workers.Do I need a Creo customization, Windchill customization, or configuration specific to workers? Some of the replies to this topic were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the topic. Learn more. April 2, 2026The Community team

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.1 and Datecode with CPS 12.1.1.1Windchill and FlexPLM Critical VulnerabilityPTC has identified a critical vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in its Windchill and FlexPLM products.This vulnerability could allow remote code execution by an unauthorized party and impacts all ver Some of the replies to this topic were published during the recent read-only period. We have manually republished the missing posts to preserve the integrity of the topic. Learn more. April 2, 2026The Community team 

Version: Windchill 13.0 Use Case: How to to auto clear the cache vault once the files are moved to the master vault in windchill?Description: How to to auto clear the cache vault once the files are moved to the master vault in windchill?