Unable to launch java-application from Windchill PDMLink

• Published: 2019-11-06

 Description

• Cannot start java-applications from Windchill

• Cannot edit or view templates in Windchill workflow definer

Issue example:

1. Download a workflow-template from Windchill and when double-click view or edit on the template:
   
   

2. Java exception:
   "application blocked by java security"
   

Cause

• ​Java security settings automatically blocks downloaded java-files from not authorised websites

Resolution

• Set Java Security exception for the site-location (windchill-address)

1. Make sure Java is installed on your machine

2. Edit java Security settings and add the Windchill-address to the Site List and press OK
   
   

3. Open the template again and now a Run prompt should show instead, press Run:
   
   

4. Login as the user to start the application, in this case wcadmin: