Configure Java Client to Use Web Client for Uploading Attachments

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Overview

This article provides instructions on how to configure the Java Client (aka Admin Client or FAT Client) to utilize the Web Client for uploading of attachments. This can be a useful workaround for issues regarding Java Client attachment uploads.

This change must be performed on each machine running the Java Client if that machine is to take advantage of this modification. These changes are NOT downloaded via Version Control.

Procedures

Step 1. Close the Java Client

Ensure that Java Client on the PC is closed.

Step 2. Edit NX.env

Location the NX.env file in the root installation directly.

Add the following 2 variables to the bottom of the NX.env file. <source lang="text"> @NX_USE_WEB_ATTACHMENTS=1 @NX_WEB_ATTACHMENTS_PDMCGI=http://{server}/CAisd/pdmweb.exe </source>

NOTE: Replace {server} with the name or IP address of the Primary Server.

Step 3. Open the Java Client

The change should now be active. When the "Attach Document" button is selected, the detail_attachment_edit.htmpl is automatically launched for attachment uploading.