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How does "Remove Unreferenced Files" function work in Windchill PDMLink

Modified: 15-Dec-2025   


Applies To

  • Windchill PDMLink 6.2 to 13.1

Description

  • How does Remove Unreferenced Files function work
  • What does Remove Unreferenced Files function do?
  • How to decide which files are Unreferenced
  • Are files removed after a Revaulting session
  • Are files removed from vaults after deleting objects
  • How does Windchill delete unused files? Can the deleted files be recovered
  • How the Unreferenced files be defined? Any risk if Unreferenced files are deleted
  • What are the methods for freeing up drive storage space on Windchill machine, as running out of space for the file vault
  • Is it possible to retrieve an attachment to ECN from the file vault after it has been deleted
  • Will Remove Unreferenced Files be immediately reflected in disk space? 
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