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Managing codebase/{wtcore,netmarkets,pdmlink} Files
If you have a requirement to modify any of the files, such as JSP files, under the <Windchill>/codebase/wtcore, <Windchill>/codebase/netmarkets, or <Windchill>/codebase/pdmlink directories, be aware that during a maintenance installation the PTC updates to the same files could overwrite your changes.
To prevent overwriting, you should utilize the safe area procedures.