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Cumulative Hotfix 1 for Autodesk Vault 2014 Service Pack 1 (DL21995541)

In a continuing effort to provide high quality products, Autodesk has released this cumulative hotfix which provides multiple updates for Autodesk Vault 2014 Service Pack 1.

This README file highlights how to install this hotfix and other important information regarding this update.

CONTENTS


Description of the Issues
System Requirements
Related Hotfixes
Known Issues
Warnings
Files Affected
Update Verification
Installation Instructions
Legal Notice

Description of the Issues

  1. The Change Order Approval dialog now supports Windows authentication.
  2. Resolved a revision sorting order that resulted in the 'attach file' and 'edit item BOM' features to be non-functional.
  3. Resolved multiple content source property provider issues to prevent DWG check in problems and IIS worker process crashes.
  4. The Web Client now logs in properly after an automatic log out.
  5. Adding a new property to a replicated file and attempting to check out the file or edit the property, incorrectly resulted in the error, "The requested file was missing from the file store."

System Requirements


Client

  • Autodesk Vault Basic 2014 SP1
  • Autodesk Vault Workgroup 2014 SP1
  • Autodesk Vault Professional 2014 SP1
  • Server

  • Autodesk Data Management Server 2014 SP1 (Basic)
  • Autodesk Data Management Server 2014 SP1 (Workgroup)
  • Autodesk Data Management Server 2014 SP1 (Professional)

  • Related Hotfixes



    Known Issues



    Warnings



    Files Affected


  • DWGReader.dll
  • DwgLibrary.dll
  • Connectivity.WebClient.Framework.dll
  • Connectivity.Vault.dll
  • Connectivity.ProductStream.dll
  • Connectivity.Indexers.AcadIndexer.dll
  • Connectivity.Explorer.ChangeOrderFW.dll
  • Connectivity.ContentSourcePropertyProviders.dll
  • Connectivity.ContentSourceProperties.dll

  • Update Verification

  • The updated 'DwgLibrary.dll' file is dated Aug 20, 2013.
  • All other updated files are version 18.1.8.10.
  • Installation Instructions


    CLIENT INSTALLATION

    1. Download the hotfix to a temporary directory on the workstation.
    2. Extract the DL21995541_Client.msp file to the temporary directory.
    3. Double-click on DL21995541_Client.msp to install the hotfix.
    4. Install the hotfix on each applicable workstation.

    SERVER INSTALLATION

    WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions properly may result in unusable sites.

    NOTE: Always ensure that a successful backup has been performed before applying any hotfixes.


    SINGLE SITE

    Hotfix Installation

    1. Reset the web service on the Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) by typing 'iisreset' at a command prompt.
    2. Run DL21995541_Server.msp on the server to install the hotfix.
    3. Open the ADMS Console and migrate all unmigrated databases and libraries before proceeding.
      1. NOTE: It may be necessary to detach an unmigrated database if the update addresses a migration problem.
    4. Close the ADMS Console application.

    Database Update

    1. Open a command prompt and navigate to the installed location of Connectivity.ADMSConsole.exe.
    2. Run ADMS b2bmigrate operation in command line mode:
      1. Example: Connectivity.ADMSConsole.Exe -Ob2bmigrate -VUadministrator -VPadmin_password -DBUsql_user -DBPsql_password
      2. NOTE: Replace 'admin_password' with the appropriate administrator password for the -VP switch.
      3. The last two command line parameters are required only if the 'sa' password is not the default password.
    3. A 'migration successful' dialog will display when the b2bmigrate operation has completed.
    4. If necessary, open ADMS Console and attach any previously detached databases.


    MULTI SITE (file replication)

    Hotfix Installation – applied to every Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS).

    1. Reset the web service by typing 'iisreset' at a server command prompt.
    2. Run DL21995541_Server.msp on an ADMS server to install the hotfix.
    3. Repeat the preceding steps for every ADMS server.
    4. Open one ADMS Console and migrate all unmigrated databases and libraries before proceeding.
      1. NOTE: It may be necessary to detach an unmigrated database if the update addresses a migration problem.
    5. Close the ADMS Console application.

    Database Update – applied ONCE from ONE Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS).

    1. WARNING: DO NOT PROCEED until the hotfix has been successfully applied on ALL ADMS servers.
    2. Open a command prompt and navigate to the installed location of Connectivity.ADMSConsole.exe.
    3. Run ADMS b2bmigrate operation in command line mode:
      1. Example: Connectivity.ADMSConsole.Exe -Ob2bmigrate -VUadministrator -VPadmin_password -DBUsql_user -DBPsql_password
      2. NOTE: Replace 'admin_password' with the appropriate administrator password for the -VP switch.
      3. The last two command line parameters are required only if the 'sa' password is not the default password.
    4. A 'migration successful' dialog will display when the b2bmigrate operation has completed.
    5. If necessary, open ADMS Console and attach any previously detached databases.


    CONNECTED WORKGROUP (file and SQL replication)

    Hotfix Installation – applied to every Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) in all workgroups.

    1. Reset the web service by typing 'iisreset' at a server command prompt.
    2. Run DL21995541_Server.msp on an ADMS server to install the hotfix.
    3. Repeat the preceding steps for every ADMS server in all workgroups.
    4. Open one ADMS Console on the Publisher workgroup and migrate all unmigrated databases and libraries before proceeding.
      1. NOTE: It may be necessary to detach an unmigrated database if the update addresses a migration problem.
    5. Close the ADMS Console application.

    Database Update – applied ONCE from ONE Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) on the Publisher workgroup ONLY.

    1. WARNING: DO NOT PROCEED until the hotfix has been successfully applied on ALL ADMS servers in all workgroups.
    2. Ensure that all workgroups are online and accessible before proceeding. Do not proceed until the Replication Status | Merge Information dialog
      shows "Waiting 60 second(s) before polling for further changes." for each replicated vault and library.
    3. Open a command prompt and navigate to the installed location of Connectivity.ADMSConsole.exe.
    4. Run ADMS b2bmigrate operation in command line mode:
      1. Example: Connectivity.ADMSConsole.Exe -Ob2bmigrate -VUadministrator -VPadmin_password -DBUsql_user -DBPsql_password
      2. NOTE: Replace 'admin_password' with the appropriate administrator password for the -VP switch.
      3. The last two command line parameters are required only if the 'sa' password is not the default password.
    5. A 'migration successful' dialog will display when the b2bmigrate operation has completed.
      1. NOTE: A successful migration may take some time as the database updates must be consumed by the subscriber workgroups.
    6. If necessary, open ADMS Console and attach any previously detached databases.


    Legal Notice

    Autodesk does not guarantee that you will be able to successfully download or implement any hotfix, utility, service pack or workaround, or any of the tips, tricks, examples or suggestions outlined in any Autodesk product support technical documents. Technical documents, hotfixes, utilities, service packs and workarounds are subject to change without notice to you. Autodesk provides technical documents, hotfixes, utilities, service packs and workarounds "as is" without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Autodesk or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of data, or loss of business profits or special damages, that may occur as a result of implementing any hotfix, utility, service pack or workaround, or any suggestion outlined in any Autodesk product support technical document, even if Autodesk or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.



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