The VDF is a high-level framework on top of the existing API that provides:
- Reusable business logic for common vault algorithms
- Reusable GUI controls for common workflows
- Extensible components that can be configured to match host requirements
The VDF mission is to deliver extensible, light-weight data management components that allow new add-ins and clients to be created quickly and to enable existing add-ins to benefit from continued feature development and enhancements.
The diagram below shows a diagram of how the VDF relates to the Vault Server and your client applications.
Install the VDF
The VDF has an installer that is included in the Vault Client and Server installation. A VDF installation includes the API binaries, sample applications, and a help file.
The VDF is installed at these locations:
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Vault Client location:
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Vault Professional 2014\SDK\setup.exe
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Vault Server location:
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ADMS Professional 2014\SDK\setup.exe