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Updating a Plug-in to Vault 2014

Things changed just enough to be annoying when updating your plug-in to Vault 2014.  So I thought I would make a quick video on how to update your app.  This is actually me updating DECO 2013 to 2014, which makes for a good real-world example. 

 

Here is a quick summary of my steps, which can be done in any order:

• Updated my file and assembly version numbers (optional)
• Updated my references to use the Vault 2014 SDK DLLs.
• Added reference to Autodesk.DataManagement.Client.Framework.dll
• Added reference to Autodesk.DataManagement.Client.Framework.Vault.dll
• Deployed to %ProgramData%\Autodesk\Vault 2014\Extensions
• Changed the class implementation from IExtension to IExplorerExtension.
• Updated code to use Connection object instead of creating a WebServiceManager from the VaultContext.
• Fixed any compile errors from web service API changes.
• Removed any code that held a reference to a WebServiceManager.
• Updated .vcet.config file.
• Updated the ApiVersion assembly attribute.

Logging in through the Vault 2014 API

Now the Vault 2014 is out, I thought I would just jump in and show off one of the new API features - the Login Dialog.  Next week I’ll take a step back and explain all the new stuff.  For now, just sit back and enjoy my new intro sequence...

6 Hours of video on the Vault API

Update:  The webinar recordings are now available on my YouTube playlist.  If you don't have access YouTube, you can download the videos from the links below.

My webinar series on the Vault API is over.  As promised, here are all the recordings.

These videos will take you from the basics (how to connect to the Vault Server) up to advanced topics (event handling). 

The downloads are broken up into the presentation portion and the sample code demonstration, which doubles as a lab.  Slide decks and source code are included in the downloads.

NOTE: You might need the GoToMeeting codec -  http://www.gotomeeting.com/codec

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Click here for slide decks and sample code

Part 1 – Overview
Presentation Video

Part 2 - Server Communication
Presentation Video
Code Demonstration Video

Part 3 - Vault Explorer Customization
Presentation Video
Code Demonstration Video

Part 4 - Job Server Customization
Presentation Video
Code Demonstration Video

Part 5 - Business Logic Customization Through Events
Presentation Video
Code Demonstration Video (not shown in webinar)

AU Videos Now Live

My Getting Started with Autodesk Vault Programming videos are now live on AU Virtual.  If you have an AU pass, you can now watch these videos on the AU website.  If not, you can sign up to AU Virtual for free.

There is 90 minutes of content, spread across two 45-minute videos.  The videos contain not 1, not 2, not even 3, but 4 complete programming demonstrations!  Each demonstration illustrates a different aspect of the Vault API.  I start with a new Visual Studio project and go through all the steps in writing, deploying and running the application. You can even follow along in your own development environment if you want.

For the AU event itself, I have a lecture class which will be a deep dive into the events feature in the 2012 API.

Updating Your Project to Vault 2012

I don't believe it's hard to update your code to the Vault 2012API, but it's something that needs to be done.  And in this day and age, if it's worth doing, it's worth making a video and posting it online.  So here it is, a video of me updating a Vault 2011 application to the Vault 2012 API. 

http://justonesandzeros.typepad.com/Videos/updatingToVault2012.wmv

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NOTE:  The app in the video is Effective Folder Permissions, which I was planning on updating myself.  However someone else beat me to it, so the code in the video is not the code used by Effective Folder Permissions 3.

Vault 2012 SDK - Video Tour

Here is a quick video I put together showing you the layout of the new SDK.  I also do a demo of the RestrictOperations SDK sample, which illustrates the new event feature in the API.

Webinar Videos

Update:  I fixed the Watch Folder video.  The original video had some errors during the last 10 minutes.

Here are all the videos from the webinar series that I have been running for the past 3 weeks.  Also included is the Source Code walkthrough from the Recycle Bin, which was cut for time reasons.

Case Study: Effective Folder Permissions
Case Study: Recycle Bin (Discussion of Concepts)
Case Study: Recycle Bin (Source Code)
Case Study: Watch Folder

Now that the webinar series is over, I can go back to my usual postings...

How To Create Simple Vault Customizations

A while back I did a webcast titled Introduction to Vault Programming, which you can download from our webcast archive.  However, I noticed that the two live demo parts don't show up properly.  So I decided to re-record the demos.

Demo 1:  Writing a simple Vault Client
In this demo, I create a simple EXE that connects to the Vault server and lists out all the files in the Vault. The code for this demo can be found in the VaultList SDK sample.

 

Demo 2:  Writing a simple Vault Explorer Command
In this demo, I create a simple DLL that adds a command to Vault Explorer.  When clicked on, the command pops-up a message saying "Hello World".  The code for this demo can be found in the HelloWorld SDK sample.

Vault 2011 SDK - Video Tour

The Vault 2011 product line has been released! 

In terms of API features, this is the biggest release Vault has ever had.  I put together a quick video tour of the new SDK to give you a look at the new customization features.