Attributes with no values cannot be introduced in Document when using Windchill DTI

Alex1988 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:54:32 GMT

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1. What product and version are you running?
Windchill 13.0.2.8

2. What is the problem?

Unable to insert attributes with no values in Document when using Windchill DTI

3. Are you using a workaround? If yes, please describe it.
No

4. What is the use case for your organization? Describe how your idea would work in context or how it would apply to a practical situation.
Documents in specific states would have attributes without values.
Unaddressed\Not implemented SPR described here - CS373383 - Unable to insert attributes with no values in Document when using Windchill DTI in Windchill PDMLink

5. What impact does this problem currently have on your organization? (Number of users affected, hours of lost productivity, etc.)
Data inconsistency between Windchill PDM Link and the document being opened.

Re: Attributes with no values cannot be introduced in Document when using Windchill DTI - Status changed to: Clarification Needed

Catalina — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:56:22 GMT

Thank you @Alex1988 for publishing your idea. However, we need more information as specified in the form you saw in the submission process. (questions below). You may simply add a comment to your idea. The more details and context you give to document your idea, the better. Think about ways to educate and convince other Community members to support your idea and present your case to the product management team for consideration.

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5. What impact does this problem currently have on your organization? (Number of users affected, hours of lost productivity, etc.)

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Attributes with no values cannot be introduced in Document when using Windchill DTI

Re: Attributes with no values cannot be introduced in Document when using Windchill DTI - Status changed to: Clarification Needed