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How to change the Temporary Files Directory for Java Functionality in Windchill PDMLink

Modified: 09-Nov-2025   


Applies To

  • Windchill PDMLink 9.1 to 12.1

Description

  • Compressed upload temporary files are being loaded to a system temp directory that is low on space a new temporary directory is needed
  • System temporary directory is low on space and Windchill files need to be redirected to another temporary directory
  • Import/export project templates use /tmp folder and gives an error in MethodServer log: 
    Caused by: java.io.FileNotFoundException: /tmp/uploadXXXXX.tmp (Operation not permitted)

        at java.base/java.io.FileInputStream.open0(Native Method)

        at java.base/java.io.FileInputStream.open(FileInputStream.java:219)

        at java.base/java.io.FileInputStream.<init>(FileInputStream.java:157)

        at wt.inf.template.upload.AbstractTemplateRequestFactory.analyzeFileContents(AbstractTemplateRequestFactory.java:249)

        ... 104 more
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