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Windchill Service Information Manager
Windchill Service Information Manager is an optional component that lets you create and maintain information used for the safe and effective maintenance and service of a product
For more information on configuring and using Windchill Service Information Manager refer to the following documentation, available on the Reference Documents page:
Configuring Windchill Service Information Manager and Service Parts
Customizing Windchill Service Information Manager and Service Parts
Along with Windchill Service Information Manager you can install the following:
Windchill Service Parts: Enables the creation, management, and delivery of spare parts information.
Windchill Service Information Manager — S1000D Module: Provides support for ASD S1000D Issue 4.0.1, 4.1, and 4.2 data in a Windchill SLM environment.
Post Installation Steps
To verify you have successfully installed Windchill Service Information Manager, you can go to the Navigator and choose the Browse tab. Choose to display the Recent Products and choose View All. In the Products pane, choose to create a new product. The Template list displays the Service Information Manager General Product. You can choose this template and proceed to create a new service product, or you can Cancel from the window. If you choose to create a new product using the Service Information Manager General Product template, it handles all of the configurations needed to create a service product.