If you are getting started with the Vault API, there is a lot of information out there. Unfortunately, it’s all over the place. Some of it is on this blog, some of it is on AU Virtual, some of it is on ADN. Here is my attempt to fix all that. I’ll be doing a 5 part webinar series, covering all the major aspects of the Vault 2012 API.
In total, there will be about 4.5 hours of content for the low price of free. If you do the math, that’s an infinite amount of content per dollar!
This series is perfect for those of you new to Vault programming or those of you that want a refresher course.
The Vault API – Part 1 – Overview
This webinar is an overview of the Vault API. The main purpose is to explain what you can do through custom programming using the Vault API. We will also go over some of the logistical aspects, such as licensing.
Recommended audience: People new to Vault programing and people curious about Vault customization capabilities. This is the only webinar in the series that does not require programming knowledge.
Date and Time: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 – 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EST
Registration link: Click here to register
Note: This webinar will have the same content as the "Getting Started with Autodesk Vault Programming" videos on AU Virtual, but without the code examples.
The Vault API – Part 2 – Server Communication
This webinar will explain how to communicate with the Vault Server through the API. We will be going over the basic concepts and common workflows, such as sign-in, sign-out, file upload and file download.
Recommended audience: People new to Vault programing or people who want a refresher course. We will be going over sample code, so programming knowledge is required.
Date and Time: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration link: Click here to register
The Vault API – Part 3 – Vault Explorer Customization
This webinar explains how to extend the Vault Explorer client. We will demonstrate how to write custom commands and tab views. We will also go over tips and tricks for getting the most out of your customization.
Recommended audience: People new to Vault programing or people who want a refresher course. We will be going over sample code, so programming knowledge is required.
Date and Time: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration link: Click here to register
The Vault API – Part 4 – Job Server Customization
This webinar explains how to extend the Job Server feature. Basically Vault manages a central queue for distributing tasks to other computers on the network. We will see how the Vault API can be used to create custom jobs and custom handlers for those jobs.
Recommended audience: People new to Vault programing or people who want a refresher course. We will be going over sample code, so programming knowledge is required.
Date and Time: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration link: Click here to register
The Vault API – Part 5 – Business Logic Customization Through Events
This webinar explains how to extend the Vault business logic through the API event mechanisms. There are several different types of events in the Vault API. We will go through each of the event types, learning the pros and cons of each time. We will go over best practices and tips for getting the most out of the event APIs.
Recommended audience: People with Vault programing experience or people who have viewed the previous webinars in the series. Events is a complex programming topic, so this session is geared more for professional programmers.
Date and Time: Thu, Feb 16, 2012 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration link: Click here to register
Note: This is the exact same content as the "Autodesk Vault Programming: Now with Events" class at AU 2011. I'll even be recycling the same jokes.
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