2.2 Start and login

Before starting Teamcenter, you should check if you are using the work environment "CAD". Choose the work environment "CAD" by clicking Start -> Programme -> LZM-Menu -> SetUserDesktop CAD. After that, you can start Teamcenter via Start -> Programme -> CAD -> Teamcenter 11. (figure "Teamcenter Button")

Loading Teamcenter might take a while -  be patient.

Important:
  • With Teamcenter, "Teamcenter Rich Client" is opened in a separate window. DO NOT close this window, as long as Teamcenter is running. Otherwise all your Data will be lost!(figure "Teamcenter Rich Client")

Type the following information to log in: (figure "Login window")

  1. As User ID, use your windows user name.
  2. Choose the Server TcData (should be set by default)
  3. When logging in for the first time, your password is your matriculation number (Matrikelnummer). Changing your password is explained in the following section.
  4. Leave Group and Role blank.
  5. Confirm by clicking Login.
Hint:
  • If an error is displayed during login, close it and try logging in again. If it reoccures, close Teamcenter and try again. If that does not solve the error, consult the FAQ provided on Moodle to find a solution
  • A detailed help on Teamcenter is available here.

If you want to close Teamcenter, always click File -> Exit.

Important:
  • After closing Teamcenter, Teamcenter Rich Client keeps running for a short time. Always wait for the client to close itself. Otherwise you could lose data and create issues when logging in next time.