Article - CS452507
Introduction to Material Server and Engineering Material in Windchill PDMLink
Modified: 13-Mar-2026
Applies To
- Windchill PDMLink 13.1.1.0
- Creo Parametric 11.0 to 12.4
Description
- What is an Engineering Material?
- How to create an Engineering Material
- What is a Material Server?
- How to access the Material Server
- Is it possible to change the physical location of Material Server
- Is it possible to set the Material Server location through config option 'pro_material_dir'?
- How does Engineering Material work with legacy data?
- Is it necessary to apply the material for legacy parts?
- Is it necessary to reapply the material only when material change is required?
- If Engineering Material is not applied to the legacy data, will the legacy data still show material information in Windchill PDMLink?
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