Autodesk Vault 2026.4: Cannot drag and drop files from Vault Client

Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
Autodesk Vault 2026.4: Cannot drag and drop files from Vault Client.

You would like to drag and drop a file from Vault Client 2026.4 into Windows Explorer or other locations. However, this fails when you attempt to perform this operation.

Causes:
This is a Known issue.

Solution:

Incident ID: 51849

Workaround
• Launch Vault Client.
• Find the file in question .
• Use the get function so the file is placed in your Working folder.
• Copy the file from your Working Folder.

Incident ID: 51849
The investigation is ongoing, and this document will be updated as new information becomes available.
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Unable-to-Drag-and-Drop-Files-into-Windows-Explorer-in-Vault-2027.html

About the Author

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.
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