Vault Client and CAD add-on compatibility with Server versions

Autodesk Support

Feb 25, 2025


Products and versions covered


Issue:

What's the compatibility scope between different editions of Vault Server and Vault Client. Also, how does it apply to different CAD software versions, such as when upgrading Inventor?

Is it possible for a Vault Client to connect to a Vault Server with different editions of Vault Client?

Examples:

  • A Vault Basic client connecting to a Vault Professional server.
  • A Vault Workgroup client connecting to a Vault Professional server.

What are the compatibility requirements for CAD software versions?

Examples:
  • Can Vault Server 2024 be used with earlier versions of Inventor?
  • What Vault version is needed to use Inventor 2024?

What are Vault Client compatibility requirements with older or newer server versions?

Example:
  • If the Server version is 2024, can Clients with Vault 2020 still connect to the new Server?

What is the compatibility of Job Processor with older and newer version of CAD software?

 

Solution:

Edition compatibility

  • It is not possible to mix editions between Vault Client and Server.
  • The edition of Vault server must match the edition of the Vault client.

Version compatibility

  • It is possible to install an older version of Vault client and connect to within two Release versions of the Vault Server.
Examples:
  • Vault Basic 2024 client could connect to a Vault Basic 2024 server. However, a newer version of Vault Client like Vault Basic 2025, cannot be connected with an older version of Vault Basic Server, like Vault Server 2024.
  • Vault Basic 2022 client can connect to Vault Basic Server 2024 as it complies within two years backward compatibility.

Update Version compatibility

  • It is possible to connect a Vault client to a server at different update levels (Example: Client and Server on version 2024), but it is not recommended.
  • Updates may have fixes that require the client and server to be at the same level for the fix to be effective. Therefore, it is the best practice to have the client and server at the same update level (Example: 2024.x.x).
  • Refer to the update release notes for specific details about each update.

CAD software compatibility

  • It is possible to install an older version of Autodesk CAD software and connect to it within two years version of the Vault server.
Example:
  • Inventor Vault add-on 2022 can connect to Vault Server 2024.
  • The CAD software and the Vault Client version must be the same; for example, Inventor 2022 cannot be used with Vault Client 2024.

Job Processor and CAD software compatibility

  • The version of Job Processor must be same as the CAD software version to be able to process Jobs.

Products:

AutoCAD Products; Inventor Products; Vault Products; All Desktop Products;


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