Autodesk Vault Questions & Answers

Yes, it’s technically possible to read the Autodesk Vault database using ODBC or ADO.NET, but there are important caveats:

Autodesk Vault Database Access: Proceed with Caution

• The Vault database is hosted on Microsoft SQL Server, so standard SQL Server connection methods (ODBC, ADO.NET) can be used.
• However, Autodesk does not support or recommend direct access to the Vault database for reading or writing, as it may:
  • Violate licensing or support agreements.
  • Risk data corruption or versioning issues.
  • Break compatibility with future Vault updates.