Solution: In Vault 2017 you have a few options for adding a PDF reference. Vault will process references attached to any Inventor Drawing/Assembly within Inventor onto the Used tab once the file is saved and checked into Vault. Another option would be to make use of the Vault's Item capability to collect CAD data along with PDFs together. Autodesk Vault 2018: It is All About the PDF! Vault 2018 introduces the #1 requested feature, the ability to create PDF files during the release process. Many firms use the PDF format of a 2D Drawing file to facilitate internal communications among engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and other departments.

Using the Vault API and View and Data API Together to Download and View Assemblies 5 Connect to a Vault There is a connection class that represents a connection to a vault server. This is instantiated by using the Login method of in the Library class in the Autodesk.DataManagement.Client.Framework.Vault.Forms Namespace. Vault Ideas Submission “Autodesk Vault includes customer-requested enhancements to help engineering teams create and manage their data effectively and efficiently.” Autodesk utilizes the forums, specifically the Ideastations as a method to track users requests for new features, enhancements, and updates. They take it very seriously and have. How to Make PDF Files Searchable in Autodesk Vault While Vault gives you the ability to index and search for specified document properties in Vault, you may also have the need to search for additional information within the body of various documents types within Vault too. If there are concerns or additional complexities in the Autodesk Vault environment, the best practice is to involve your Value Added Reseller or Autodesk Consulting. This is especially important when using clustered SQL or business line integrations with Vault. How Do I View the Autodesk Vault Upgrade Guide PDF? Click AutodeskVaultUpgrade.pdf. ‣ Connect Autodesk Vault with Fusion Lifecycle to avoid blind spots ‣ Use Vault and BIM 360 Docs to manage civil infrastructure project data Vault + Fusion Lifecycle (video: 1:28 min.).

A screenshot of Autodesk Vault Visual Data Management
A screenshot of Autodesk Vault Workgroup 2010.

Autodesk Vault is a data management tool integrated with Autodesk Inventor Series, Autodesk Inventor Professional, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D products. It helps design teams track work in progress and maintain version control in multi-user environments. It allows them to organize and reuse designs by consolidating product information and reducing the need to re-create designs from scratch. Users can store and search both CAD data (such as Autodesk Inventor, DWG, and DWF files) and non-CAD documents (such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files).

Overview[edit]

The Vault environment functions as a client server application with the central SQL database and Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) applications installed on a Windows-based server with client access granted via various clients such as: Thick Client (Vault Explorer) and Application Integrations. ADMS acts as the middleware that handles client transactions with the SQL database. Vault Explorer functions as the client application and is intended to run alongside the companion CAD software. The Vault Explorer UI (User Interface) is intended to have an appearance similar to Microsoft Outlook and can display the Vault folder structure, file metadata in the form of a grid and a preview pane for more detailed information.

Autodesk Vault is a file versioning system that 'records' the progression of all edits a file has undergone. All files and their associated metadata are indexed in the SQL base data management system and are searchable from the Vault client interface. Other information about the files include version history, uses (composed of a list of children), 'Where Used' (a list of all parents) as well as a light weight viewable in the form of the Autodesk Design Web Format (DWF) file which is automatically published upon check-in. When users intend to edit a file the file is checked-out and edits are made. When the user is satisfied with the changes the file checked-in and new file version, containing the new changes, is then available to other users in the workgroup. In-process file changes (file saves) are hidden from other users until the changes are checked-in. As files are edited, renamed and moved in the folder structure the Vault database automatically updates any file references in related files.

Vault is intended to be the core data management strategy for Autodesk's design products and therefore has add-ins to many of Autodesk's design solutions.

ADMS also plays another role as the hosts for Autodesk Inventor's Content Center (Standard Parts Library) for use by Inventor when it's desired that they are hosted in a central location.

The Autodesk Vault Family of Products[edit]

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The Autodesk Vault product family is a stack of products each offering incremental functionality over the previous product. While the base 'Autodesk Vault' is included with many Autodesk design applications; additional functionality is available based on the needs of the organization. The following products are part of the Autodesk Vault Family.

  • Vault - Work-in-Process Data Management
  • Vault Workgroup - Customisation, Revision Management & Security
  • Vault Professional - Professional Level Capabilities such as ERP Integration, Item Master and more

Note: For the 2011 Release, Autodesk Vault Manufacturing was Renamed to Autodesk Vault Professional. This was also formerly known as Autodesk Productstream in prior releases. The family was subsequently simplified for the 2014 Release with the retirement of Autodesk Vault Collaboration

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Functionality Matrix[edit]

FunctionVVWVP
File Management Tools--X----X----X--
Single Workgroup--X----X----X--
Fast Searching--X----X----X--
Autodesk CAD Integrations--X----X----X--
Design Reuse Tools--X----X----X--
File Revision Control and Lifecycles--X----X--
Utilities for Batch Plotting--X----X--
Automatic File Naming--X----X--
Stand Alone Client for Non-CAD Users--X----X--
File and Folder Security--X----X--
Reporting--X----X--
Server Based DWF Publishing--X----X--
Custom Objects--X--
Multi-Site Replication--X--
Search, View and Print Web Client--X--
Advanced Backup & Windows Authentication--X--
Bill of Material Management--X--
Engineering Change Management--X--
Co-Exist with Enterprise Business Systems--X--

Legend

  • V - Vault (Base)
  • VW - Vault Workgroup
  • VP - Vault Professional

History[edit]

truEInnovations 'Paper Stream' Logo.

Autodesk Vault was initially known as truEVault; part of an acquisition from a company called truEInnovations, Inc. based in Eagan, Minnesota. truEInnovations was started by two entrepreneurs, Brian Roepke and Dean Brisson in 1999. The company was founded on the basis of bringing a more affordable tool for managing engineering data to the market.

After the asset acquisition of truEInnovations by Autodesk in 2003, Autodesk began to further the integration of the product into the manufacturing product line, starting with Autodesk Inventor.

Supported Applications[edit]

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As of the 2015 release, the following applications are supported by Autodesk Vault.

ApplicationVersion
AutoCAD2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD Architecture2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD LT*2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD Electrical2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD Map 3D2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD Mechanical2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD MEP2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
AutoCAD Plant 3D and P&ID2015, 2014, 2013 Ext 1
AutoCAD Civil 3D2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Alias2014, 2013
Autodesk Alias Automotive2014, 2013
Autodesk Alias Design2014, 2013
Autodesk Alias Surface2014, 2013
Autodesk Simulation Mechanical2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Simulation Multiphysics2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Buzzsaw*2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Inventor2015, 2014, 2013, 2012,2011
Autodesk Inventor Professional2015, 2014, 2013, 2012,2011
Autodesk Inventor LT*2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Inventor Publisher2013, 2012
Autodesk Inventor Fusion2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk 3DS Max2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk 3DS Max Design2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Moldflow Adviser2014, 2013
Autodesk Moldflow Synergy2014, 2013
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Navisworks Manage2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Revit Architecture2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Revit Structure2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Autodesk Revit MEP2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Microsoft Office2013, 2010, 2007, 2003
Microsoft Office Outlook*2013, 2010
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* These integrations are only available for Vault Workgroup and above. Not the base Vault

Software Timeline[edit]

ReleaseDateProducts Shipped With
Autodesk Vault 1.0July 2003Autodesk Inventor 7 (as a subscription only download)
Autodesk Vault 1.3September 2003Autodesk Inventor 8
Autodesk Vault 2.0January 2004Available as a subscription only download
Autodesk Vault 3.0June 2004Autodesk Inventor 9
Autodesk Vault 4.0March 2005Autodesk Inventor 10
Autodesk Vault 5.0March 2006Autodesk Inventor 11, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2007, AutoCAD Electrical 2007, AutoCAD Mechanical 2007
Autodesk Vault 2008March 2007Autodesk Inventor 2008, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008, AutoCAD Electrical 2008, AutoCAD Mechanical 2008, Autodesk 3ds Max 2008
Autodesk Vault 2009March 2008Autodesk Inventor 2009, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, AutoCAD Electrical 2009, AutoCAD Mechanical 2009, Autodesk 3ds Max 2009
Autodesk Vault 2010April 2009Autodesk Inventor 2010, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010, AutoCAD Electrical 2010, AutoCAD Mechanical 2010, Autodesk 3ds Max 2010
Autodesk Vault 2011March 2010Autodesk Inventor 2011, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011, AutoCAD Electrical 2011, AutoCAD Mechanical 2011, Autodesk 3ds Max 2011
Autodesk Vault 2012March 2011(Ships with various Suites as well as many new additional supported applications for the AEC market. See the list of supported applications for full details.)
Autodesk Vault 2013March 2012(Ships with various Suites as well as many new additional supported applications for Moldflow and Alias family. Additions to this release included Custom Objects, and a new Microsoft SharePoint Integration for Vault Professional.)
Autodesk Vault 2014March 2013(Ships with various Suites. Additions to this release included a number of improvements to the Autodesk Revit integration, Revision table functionality and overall performance.)
Autodesk Vault 2015March 2014(Ships with various Suites.)
Autodesk Vault 2015 R2September 2014(Professional Version only for subscription users. Multiple enhancements for item and BOM)

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References[edit]

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External links[edit]

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