Vault API Where Used

[Alvee_sbt]

Vault 2024 API- "Where Used" files

Problem: I am trying to get the list of files in the "Where Used" tab. 

Scenario: C# .NET 4.8 win form application, I am using functions like- GetAssociatedFilePathsByIds

Example-

// I have tried using different sets of values for this below function's parameters.

long[] fileID = new long[] { file.Id };

Connection.WebServiceManager.DocumentService.GetAssociatedFilePathsByIds(fileID,
FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, true, FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, true, false, false);

Real: In the Vault pro-

I choose 999-0024.ipt, I see these in the "Where Used" tab-

> 999-0024.ipt

   >999-0023.iam (this is not showing at all in the function result)

   >999-0047.iam

   >999-0017.iam

   >999-0024.dwg

(I am looking for this exact list above)

After executing the function above, I get these results- (it comes with many files along with their version number)

>999-0024.ipt (ver 3)

   >999-0017.iam (ver 4)

   >999-0047.iam (ver 4)

   >999-0017.iam (ver 5)

   >999-0024.dwg (ver 1)

   >999-0017.dwg (ver 4)

   >999-0047.dwg (ver 6)

   >999-0017.dwg (ver 5)

Could I request any solid solution with codes that gives the same result or most accurate result? 

FYI- I have tried these, but did not get the exact results

API Where Used - Autodesk Community - Vault

Get Where Used Information for a Vault Item - Manufacturing DevBlog (typepad.com)

[CGBenner]

@Alvee_sbt 

Welcome to the forum.  I moved your post here for the customization experts to have a look at.

[CGBenner]

@Markus.Koechl Is this something that you might be able to help with?

[Markus.Koechl]

Hi @Alvee_sbt: you should get the parent listing using the DocumentService.GetLatestFileAssociationsByMasterIds(): 

WebServiceManager.DocumentService.GetLatestFileAssociationsByMasterIds(new long[] { _file.MasterId }, FileAssociationTypeEnum.None, false, FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, false, false, false,false);

[Alvee_sbt]

Thanks for your input, sir.

I tried the above approach, but no luck. here is the exact code-

FileAssocArray[] fileAssocArray = WebServiceManager.DocumentService.GetLatestFileAssociationsByMasterIds(new long[] { PartFile.MasterId }, FileAssociationTypeEnum.None, false, FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, false, false, false, false);

Result is one item with null value, please see the picture below-

In the Vault pro, I can see there are- 3 assemblies and 1 drawing file (the searching part's own drawing file) listed.

- Alvee

[Markus.Koechl · Accepted solution]

This was my fault; I hope you apologize. I reviewed the documentation and recognized that the first association type targets the parents and the other the children. So the correct call is: GetLatestFileAssociationsByMasterIds(new long[] { _file.MasterId }, FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, false, FileAssociationTypeEnum.None, false, false, false, false);

[Alvee_sbt · Accepted solution]

Thanks so much, @Markus.Koechl sir. Your last function call is the correct answer. For others, as a reference-

//using ACW = Autodesk.Connectivity.WebServices;

ACW.FileAssocArray[] fileAssocArray = Program.Connection.WebServiceManager.DocumentService.GetLatestFileAssociationsByMasterIds(new long[] { fileMasterId }, ACW.FileAssociationTypeEnum.Dependency, false, ACW.FileAssociationTypeEnum.None, false, false, false, false);