Revit Hotfix 2020.2.1 and Vault Update 2

By Kim Hyde

Autodesk from time-to-time release product updates, these not only include fixes but also `Technology Releases’ that provide new and improved functionality.  Recent releases of `Update-2’ to both Vault and Revit unfortunately proved to be an issue when attempting to log into Vault from Revit where the following error message was displayed:

Following an investigation Autodesk has now released a Hotfix for Revit (2020.2.1) which addresses several issues; please refer to the following link:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2020/ENU/RevitReleaseNotes/files/2020updates/RevitReleaseNotes-2020updates-2020-2-1-html-html.html

However…

Please be aware that if you experience the same error when attempting to log into Vault, in addition you will need to download and replace a Revit dll file.  A section of the Hotfix release notes refers to the following regarding licensing:

The link to download the replacement dll is as follows, once installed Revit will log into Vault successfully.

Please also note that a warning will be issued regarding possible harm when downloading the dll, this will have to be accepted to `keep’ to complete the download.

http://revit.downloads.autodesk.com//download/2020RVT_RTM/Media/2020_2_1/AdskLicensingSDK_2.dll?_ga=2.184587308.469097933.1581930991-839729397.1553864384