2. Import the PTC Windchill Extension
Now we’ll import the PTC Windchill Extension and we’ll apply the Windchill patch associated with your version of Windchill.
Importing the PTC Windchill Extension Files
1. Unzip the file ptc-windchill-extension-bundle-{version}.zip.
2. From the Import/Export menu in ThingWorx Composer, select > .
3. In the Import Extensions window, click Browse and select ptc-windchill-extension-{version}.zip.
| The ZIP files with version names at the beginning of the file name are the Windchill patches discussed in the next section of this topic. |
4. Click Import.
5. If a warning appears indicating that the infotableselector_was skipped, don’t worry: you can safely ignore it.
If prompted, refresh the composer.
6. From the Import/Export menu, select > .
7. In the Import Extensions window, click Browse and select ptc-windchill--utilities-extension-{version}.zip.
8. Click Import.
9. Select > .
10. In the Import From File window, browse to ptc-sample-mashup-{version}.xml and click Import.
Installing PTC Windchill Patches
| You can skip this if you already installed the Windchill Patches. |
The required PTC Windchill patch adds several web service endpoints that allow ThingWorx to interact with Windchill. The name of the ZIP file identifies the release in which it should be installed. For example, on a 11.0 M030 system, install the patch in 11.0-M030_WCTWXExtension_{version}.zip.
Each patch includes instructions specific to the release. To install the patch, unzip the file and use the instructions found in the Readme file included with the patch.
Check this topic for information about the supported
Windchill versions and patches:
Prerequisites for ThingWorx Navigate 1.7.1.
| Make sure to reapply the patch after every update of Windchill CPS. |
Now that you have the and the patches, it’s time to proceed to the next step:
3. Import ThingWorx Navigate Framework Extension Files.
