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How does LDAP synchronization work in Windchill PDMLink

Modified: 08-May-2026   


Applies To

  • Windchill PDMLink 10.1 M010 to 13.1
  • LDAP
  • Active Directory

Description

  • How does LDAP synchronization work
  • How LDAP synchronization works and how to force synchronization for a user/users
  • What does the allowLDAPSynchronization field mean in the WTUser table
  • How much time it takes for AD/LDAP to sync with Windchill
  • What information is synchronized during LDAP Synchronization
  • When does the LASTSYNCTIME value update in the WTUser table
  • Changes made in Windchill Directory Server (example email update) does not reflect in Windchill
  • Windchill account information did not update after Microsoft AD account modified
  • User data is not updating after LDAP Synchronization
  • User department information is not syncing from LDAP for few users
  • How to reflect changes of User information in Active Directory to Windchill
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