Disallowed Customization
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• Avoid using APIs that are not marked as supported in the Javadoc.
• Avoid using APIs that are not a part of the Java SE library or that conflict with the Windchill+ guidelines.
• Transition your code from any deprecated API to a suitable alternate that is marked as supported.
For a list of deprecated APIs, see Deprecated API.
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For information on elements that are allowed for use in customization, see Allowed Customization.
The following table lists the elements that are not allowed for use in customization, along with their respective error codes. These error codes are displayed in the consolidated reports available on the Customization Analysis dashboard in Windchill Performance Advisor (WPA) or generated as a result of CloudWave execution. For more information, see Consolidated Report in the WPA help center.
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Element
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Details
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Error Code
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Out-of-the-box (OOTB) files
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Modifications to OOTB files, except the ones listed in Allowed Customization, are not allowed.
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Modification to OOTB file or package
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Windchill classes
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Implementing or extending the following classes is not allowed:
• wt.templateutil.processor.DefaultTemplateProcessor
• wt.enterprise.BasicTemplateProcessor
• wt.enterprise.TemplateProcessor
• com.ptc.cat.gxt.client.AbstractEntryPoint
• wt.services.ServiceEventListenerAdapter
• com.infoengine.object.factory.AdapterWebject
• com.infoengine.SAK.ObjectWebject
• com.infoengine.SAK.ActionWebject
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Use of unauthorized windchill class implementation
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Java packages
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• java.lang.reflect
• java.rmi
• java.lang.invoke
• java.sql
• java.nio.channels
• java.nio.file
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Use of unauthorized Java packages
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Java network calls
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• TrustManager
• TrustManagerFactory
• X509TrustManager
• CertPathTrustManagerParameters
• HandshakeCompletedEvent
• HandshakeCompletedListener
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Use of unauthorized Java packages
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Database customization
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• Custom modeled objects
• Database extensions for tables, stored procedures, triggers, and others
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Unauthorized hard modelling
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Custom UIs or customization of OOTB UIs
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UIs built using the following:
• OOTB JavaServer Pages (.jsp)
• AngularJS
• GWT
• Template processor
Use MVC Builders for building UIs.
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Use of unauthorized JSP tags or AngularJS
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Overwriting OOTB UI, actions, services
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Create custom UIs using actions and action models. For more information, see Windchill Action Framework.
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Modification to OOTB file or package
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Third-party libraries
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Third-party libraries, including OOTB third-party libraries, are not allowed during customization. However, there are a few exceptions. See Allowed Customization for information on allowed third-party libraries.
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Use of unauthorized third-party libraries
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Access to server command line
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Customization that requires access to the command line on the server is not allowed.
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Use of main method
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Remote file server customization
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Example: Custom content virus scanner
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JDBC access to Windchill database
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Use only Windchill supported APIs to connect to and query the Windchill database.
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Use of unauthorized Java packages
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JNDI connection to LDAP user store
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LDAP is not supported.
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The External System Integration category in Windchill Performance Advisor displays Adapter Integration.
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Info*Engine
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• Custom Info*Engine tasks or webjects
• Custom Info*Engine web services
• Custom Info*Engine adapters
Use Windchill REST Services to fetch Windchill data for generating reports and other requirements.
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Unauthorized hard modelling
Use of unauthorized windchill class implementation
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JNI customization
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Native API calls are not allowed.
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Use of unsecure code
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Annotations
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• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsBinaryLink
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsDatastoreArray
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsDatastoreSequence
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsDatastoreStruct
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsObjectMappable
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsPersistable
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsPrimitiveType
• com.ptc.windchill.annotations.metadata.GenAsUnPersistable
• com.infoengine.object.factory.WebjectDef
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Unauthorized hard modelling
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JSP Tag Classes
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• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribeTableTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribeColumnTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.SetComponentPropertyTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.GetModelTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribeTableTreeTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.SetTablePluginTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.AddServiceArgumentTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribeStatusGlyphTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribeInfoPageTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.AddPropertyPanelDescriptorTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.section508.RenderAccessibilityLinkTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.ExcludeColumnTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.components.DescribePropertyPanelTag
• com.ptc.core.components.tags.core.EnableCorePlatformTag
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Use of unauthorized JSP tags or AngularJS
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