Cannot edit PDF file properties in Vault Client

Autodesk Support

Oct 11, 2024


Products and versions covered


Issue:

In Vault Client, it is not possible to edit PDF properties or to populate properties from a drawing to PDF.

Causes:

PDF files do not have a specific property provider and they are included in "Other files" in only one direction (File to Vault):

Title property mapping showing "Other Files" in Vault
 

Solution:

  • Prior to Vault 2024.2 the only option would be to delete the mapping of "other files" to make the property writeable. This change will allow the property to be written to the Vault database but not directly to the PDF file.
  • After the enhancement in 2024.2 PDF properties can be configured as bi-directional and properties can be written back to the file.
Note: You may still have to delete the "Other Files" mapping and re-create the mapping after updating. 

Products:

Vault Basic; Vault Professional; Vault Workgroup;


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