Autodesk vault task scheduler

Every time I try it, it never actually checks the file into vault. It goes through the motions, but nothing happens.

Is this possible or only for non-Inventor files. Message 2 of 5. Only for Inventor files Message 3 of 5. There is a User-Forum strictly for Vault as well. All Vault questions will have a better chance of being properly answered there.

Message 4 of 5. My log file says the file was checked in, but when I go to Vault Explorer, it is still checked out. No operation performed. Message 5 of 5. I think I figured it out. I have two vaults, an active and an archive currently not being used. When task scheduler was logging me into vault, it selected the archive vault instead of the active one. Once I set it properly, everything checked in. Thanks for all your help. Post Reply. Turns off Task Scheduler and removes the icon from the system tray.

When you restart the computer, the Task Scheduler starts and populates the system tray. You can use the Multi Processes feature to run a batch process, which is especially useful for migration. You can specify the number of processes, regardless of the physical number of processors. It entails running multiple Inventor sessions on the same processor, depending upon available memory.

A batch process is listed in the Task Scheduler dialog box as one task. While a batch process runs, a dialog box displays the percentage complete, which is the total task percentage status across all processes.

You can run tasks on one or more files, all files of supported types in a folder, or all files of supported types in a project. Selection options are supported as shown:. With Vault installed, and a vault project active, you can run tasks on files in the vault.

A vault browser dialog box is provided for selecting files in vaults. The first time you create a task in the current session a dialog box is displayed requiring your Windows NT user name and password. This action makes you the owner of the task. Only you or an administrator can delete or edit that task. Others are restricted to only viewing the tasks you create. If you have local administrator privileges, you can edit or delete all the tasks. If you try to edit or delete a task for which you do not have write permission, a message displays with the login name of the owner.

The first time you create a task that involves files in the vault, a prompt asks you to log in. Enter your user name, password, the server name, and the database. You can select the option to set automatic login for future sessions to avoid the need to log in again.

Each time you run a task, a log file generates that documents the progress of the task, and any errors that occur. Parts of the log file information are common to any task type, and parts are unique to the particular task type. Task manager process Each type of task manager has a separate dialog box, and runs like a separate application. For optimal performance, close all Autodesk Inventor sessions before you run a task, and do not start a session while a task is running.

View Log File Opens the log file for the current task. Today's Tasks Opens the Task Scheduler, and lists all categories of tasks that ran today. Exit Turns off Task Scheduler and removes the icon from the system tray. Batch processing with Task Scheduler You can use the Multi Processes feature to run a batch process, which is especially useful for migration. Tasks on files in projects and vaults With Vault installed, and a vault project active, you can run tasks on files in the vault.

Ownership and access to tasks The first time you create a task in the current session a dialog box is displayed requiring your Windows NT user name and password. Log files in Task Scheduler Each time you run a task, a log file generates that documents the progress of the task, and any errors that occur.

Topics in this section Work with tasks in Task Scheduler Task Scheduler dialog box Provides the environment for managing automated tasks. Log in to Vault dialog box Authenticates user permission for the specified vault server and database. Task Report dialog box Creates and saves a report about a selected task. Multi-Process Settings dialog box Sets the options for running multiple processes with Task Scheduler. Column Chooser dialog box Customizes the configuration of columns in the main Task Scheduler window.