Server Controlled Publishing with dfwworker
When the Visualization server initiates a request to convert DWF data to the Creo View format, it uses the DWF worker to convert the file in the background. This Visualization server could be a Windchill server or another customized server environment.
The DWF worker is an important link in achieving the full functionality of the Visualization server. For more information, refer to Visualization Server Definition.
dfwworker Overview
The DFW worker manages the relationship between DWF and the Visualization server. It converts the files to the Creo View format used by the Creo View client. To configure the worker you must know the Visualization server host name, the port number that the Worker Agent is listening on, and the complete path to the worker script dfwworker.
Using dfwworker
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You are strongly advised to first test your dfwbatch configuration before using the dfwworker script. Troubleshooting dfwbatch is an easier way of identifying and resolving most issues that will also affect the worker.
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The worker script is created in the setup directory, and it should be run by the Visualization server when starting the worker.
When configuring the Worker Agent to use this worker, use the following Execute Command:
<setup_directory>/dfwworker.bat
In our example, this command is:
C:/ptc/dfw_setup/dfwworker.bat
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Do not use spaces in the setup directory name. In addition, use the .bat extension when the worker is on a Windows machine.
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To learn about configuring the Worker Agent to use this worker, refer to Visualization Server Definition.