Desktop Connector and Vault Compatibility

Solution:

 

• Vault now supports Desktop Connector version 16.4 and higher.
• Desktop Connector version 16.x introduces many exciting new capabilities. There are some key differences when compared to 15.x versions that should be considered before choosing to install, learn more by referring to CONNECT Help | Desktop Connector 16.x FAQ | Autodesk.Using Desktop Connector v16.4+ with Vault
• If you have previously configured Vault Sync with Desktop Connector v15.x or earlier and plan to upgrade to Desktop Connector v16.x, you will need to take action to avoid disruptions in syncing.
• The default workspace location has been changed to “C:\users\USERPROFILE\DC” with Desktop Connector v16.x. This change could cause the Job Processor to error on Project Synchronization jobs. An error may also be shown when opening the Project Sync configuration dialog.

To avoid these errors after installing Desktop Connector 16.x, Edit all Cloud Drive mappings (Docs & Fusion) in the Vault Client:

1. Go to Tools > Administration > Vault Settings > Collaborate > Configure.
2. Select a mapping and choose “Edit”
3. Update the “Cloud Drive folder” to point to the new workspace location. This may automatically get updated upon editing, be sure to click Ok when exiting the dialog.

Note: If you are using multiple Job Processors, all Job Processor machines should be on the same version of Desktop Connector.

Known Issues or Limitations

• Inventor workflows with Autodesk Docs require creating a project file using the Desktop Connector’s workspace location. This is only required for those users not using Vault and a Vault Inventor Project file.
• If you are syncing Autodesk Inventor 2024 data, you will need to upgrade to Desktop Connector 16.x. Desktop Connector 15.x does not provide reference support for Autodesk Inventor 2024