Add File

Uploads a local file into Autodesk Vault, placing it in the specified Vault folder.

Purpose

Use this task when a workflow needs to add a file to Vault as part of an automated process, such as after generating or downloading a file from another system. It is the standard way to bring local files under Vault document control from within a workflow. Supports an optional comment to record the reason for the upload.

Inputs

Field	Type	Required	Description
Local File Full Path	Text	Yes	The full local path to the file to be uploaded, e.g. C:\TEMP\report.pdf.
Folder Identifier	Text	Yes	The Vault folder ID or full Vault path where the file should be added, e.g. $/Designs/Project001/DRAWINGS.
Comment	Text	No	A comment to record against the file when it is added to Vault. Defaults to a standard automation message if left blank.

Outputs

Name	Description
vFile	The Vault file object for the newly uploaded file. Downstream tasks can use this to reference, update properties on, or attach other files to the uploaded file.