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It's very disappointing to have an API for Inventor and Vault and not be able to accomplish a simple task like checking a file status. I get that there is a lot of background things that happen when a file is checked in or out that we are not privy too, hence proprietary software. Autodesk has every right to limit what we can and cannot accomplish. When we purchase the license to use thier software we also agree to there terms.
I would think though as a company as forward-thinking as Autodesk is that they could at least let us check the status of a file. Very, Very, Very disappointing. Did I mention We are disappointed...
I don't have an issue with using the Inventor Vault check-in or check out dialogs as long as I can integrate that into a VBA script as part of the workflow. I don't care that I cannot programmatically check a file in or out. I basically just need to check the file status so I can decide what to do next. Doesn't get any simpler than that. The automating of a simple task is what efficiency thrives on. I understand that Autodesk cannot make everyone happy and only a fool would think this. Not sure if my question was answered or not I have to sit on this for a while and ponder a decision...sorry to make you wait.