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name: implementing-teamcenter-plm
description: Implements comprehensive PLM solutions using Siemens Teamcenter, including AWC customization, workflows, integrations with ERP/CAD systems, and custom development. Use when setting up PLM infrastructure, customizing Teamcenter environments, or integrating with enterprise systems.
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Implementing Teamcenter PLM Solutions

Bash
# Basic Teamcenter AWC customization structure
src/
├── preferences/
│   └── AWC_MyCustomization.json
├── viewmodel/
│   └── MyCustomViewModel.json
├── view/
│   └── MyCustomView.html
└── src/
    └── MyCustomService.js

Progress:

• Analyze business requirements and PLM maturity
• Design data model and object structure
• Configure workflows and approval processes
• Set up ACL security model
• Implement CAD integrations
• Develop ERP gateway connections
• Create custom AWC interfaces
• Deploy SOA/ITK customizations
• Test integration scenarios
• Train users and deploy

1. Environment Setup

Bash
# Teamcenter rich client installation
tc_profilevars.bat
set TC_ROOT=C:\Siemens\Teamcenter
set TC_DATA=C:\Siemens\TC_Data

2. AWC Customization

JavaScript
// Custom AWC service example
define(['app'], function(app) {
    app.factory('MyPLMService', function() {
        return {
            createItem: function(itemData) {
                return soaService.post('Core-2014-10-DataManagement', 'createItems', {
                    input: [{
                        itemInput: itemData,
                        relateInfo: []
                    }]
                });
            }
        };
    });
});

3. Workflow Configuration

XML
<!-- Basic approval workflow template -->
<process name="ECR_Approval" version="1.0">
    <task name="Submit" type="EPMTask">
        <action>EPMSubmitAction</action>
        <assignment>originator</assignment>
    </task>
    <task name="Review" type="EPMReviewTask">
        <assignment>engineering_group</assignment>
        <actions>
            <action>EPMApproveAction</action>
            <action>EPMRejectAction</action>
        </actions>
    </task>
</process>

Example 1: SAP Integration Input: Part number P12345 with BOM structure

Java
// Teamcenter Gateway for SAP
TCGatewayConfig config = new TCGatewayConfig();
config.setSAPSystem("PRD");
config.setMaterialMaster("P12345");

Output: Synchronized part data between Teamcenter and SAP MM module

Example 2: NX Plugin Development Input: Custom feature creation requirement

C++
// NXOpen C++ plugin
extern "C" DllExport void ufusr(char *param, int *retcode, int rlen) {
    Session *theSession = Session::GetSession();
    Part *workPart = theSession->Parts()->Work();
    
    // Custom feature logic
    Features::CustomFeature *customFeature = 
        workPart->Features()->CustomFeatureCollection()->
        CreateCustomFeature();
}

Output: Integrated NX plugin with Teamcenter managed features

Example 3: Query Development Input: Find all released drawings for specific project

SQL
-- Teamcenter Query Manager
SELECT item.pitem_id, item.object_name, rev.item_revision_id
FROM POM_item item, POM_item_revision rev, Dataset ds
WHERE item.puid = rev.ritems_tag
AND rev.release_status_list LIKE '%Released%'
AND item.object_type = 'Drawing'
AND item.project = 'PROJECT_X'

Output: Filtered list of released drawings with revision data

Data Architecture:

• Use consistent naming conventions for item IDs
• Implement proper classification hierarchy
• Design extensible ACL groups structure
• Plan for multi-site deployment scenarios

Integration Patterns:

• Use asynchronous processing for large data transfers
• Implement error handling and retry mechanisms
• Cache frequently accessed data
• Monitor performance with TC logging

Development Standards:

Java
// ITK development pattern
int create_custom_item(tag_t *item_tag) {
    int status = ITK_ok;
    tag_t item_type = NULLTAG;
    
    CALL(ITEM_find_item_type("MyCustomType", &item_type));
    CALL(ITEM_create_item("ID", "Name", "Type", item_tag));
    
    return status;
}

Security Configuration:

• Implement role-based access control
• Use named ACLs for reusability
• Regular ACL auditing and cleanup
• Principle of least privilege

Performance Issues:

• Avoid recursive BOM traversals in queries
• Don't load unnecessary properties in SOA calls
• Batch operations when possible
• Monitor database connection pooling

Integration Failures:

• Always validate data before cross-system transfer
• Handle timezone differences in date fields
• Test with realistic data volumes
• Implement proper logging for troubleshooting

Customization Mistakes:

• Don't modify OOTB templates directly
• Avoid hardcoding server paths in AWC
• Test customizations across all supported browsers
• Version control all custom code

Deployment Problems:

• Backup production before major releases
• Use staging environment for testing
• Plan for rollback scenarios
• Coordinate with IT for infrastructure changes