Introduction to the Windchill AI Assistant Plugin
This topic outlines the complete process for installing, configuring, and using the Windchill AI Assistant plugin with Windchill on‑premises and Windchill SaaS environments.
Windchill AI Assistant
The Windchill AI Assistant is a next-generation productivity tool that enhances your experience with Windchill by leveraging advanced artificial intelligence. Seamlessly integrated into the Windchill platform, the AI Assistant transforms how you interact with Windchill data by enabling faster access to information and actionable insights.
Using natural language chat, the AI Assistant provides intelligent, contextual support to help you search for documents, and summarize content. By reducing the time required to locate and understand information, the Windchill AI Assistant empowers you to make better and faster decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
The Windchill AI Assistant enables you to:
• Ask natural language questions based on the contents of documents stored in the Windchill vault.
• Generate concise document summaries with a single click.
Use the Plugin Manager in the Site section of Windchill to install and configure the Windchill AI Assistant plugin.
About Windchill
Windchill is a comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution developed by PTC Inc. It is designed to streamline and centralize the management of product data and processes throughout the entire lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing, service, and end-of-life.
Key capabilities include:
• Real-time collaboration across teams
• Document and CAD data management
• Automated workflows
• Configuration and Bill of Materials (BOM) management
• Regulatory compliance and quality control
With out-of-the-box functionality and seamless integration with leading engineering tools, Windchill enables manufacturers to improve operational efficiency, accelerate innovation, and reduce time-to-market. For more information about Windchill, see
Windchill Help Center.
Role-Based Workflow for the Windchill AI Assistant Plugin for On-Prem and SaaS Environments
The following table summarizes the high-level process for installing, configuring, and using the Windchill AI Assistant plugin in Windchill on‑premises and SaaS environments, along with the primary role responsible for each step in the workflow.
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Step No.
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Workflow Step
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Windchill On-Prem
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Windchill SaaS
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1
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Windchill System Administrator
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PTC
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2
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Windchill System Administrator
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Windchill Business Administrator
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3
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Windchill System Administrator
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Windchill Business Administrator
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4
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Windchill System Administrator
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PTC (automated)
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5
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Windchill System Administrator
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Windchill Business Administrator
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6
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Every Windchill user associated with the PTC Windchill AI license
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Every Windchill user associated with the PTC Windchill AI license
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