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One of the more common issues that come accross our helpdesk is the failed Vault log in attempt. We try not insult the intelligence of anyone calling in, so we forego the typical first response of “Did you type your user name and password correctly?” or “Is the server on?” (I wish other technology providers would do this to…) The
Read moreAutodesk Vault is a robust PDM system with sundry nuances and features. In this post, I will be showing various links to websites that have a ton of great information. These links will be useful for seasoned administrators to the first time end user. First, help docs. These online help docs from Autodesk are the definitive resource for anything and
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PDF Publishing ‘Nuff said. *and there was much rejoicing* Well, maybe I could add a little more detail. It has long been known that the PDF is the currency of visual data exchange. All too often, I work with users and organizations that have to print PDFs outside of Vault, creating an uncontrolled document. If you were using the item master (discussed
Read moreWhen working with our customers, from time to time, we’ll get questions on why they see unexpected results in some of their searches. This typically happens when they search without wildcards (I’ll explain later). In this blog post, I hope to shed some light on what can be a confusing experience for some Vault users. The search engine in Vault
Read moreOne of the first things I typically discuss with customers concerning file management is the relationship between files in their engineering data. This is especially the case when working with data from 3D CAD systems like Autodesk Inventor. When you have Assemblies, parts, drawings, and presentations all with linked file relationships, it can be extremely challenging to manage this data without
Read moreAutodesk Vault uses the concept of a “Local Workspace” whenever files are opened or checked out. Essentially, whenever a Vault file is accessed, a copy is cached in the workspace on the user’s local workstation. From a user perspective, the workspace can be ignored for much regular work. There are several benefits of a local workspace. Performance improvement over network
Read moreLet’s review the role of the Item Master in managing components and all of the relevant documentation in Autodesk Vault. There are three main uses for the Item Master in Vault: Container for all relevant documentation – Items as a concept in Vault are really nothing more than a container for all the relevant documentation related to a component. This
Read moreAutodesk Vault offers a basic environment for change management that is more flexible and useful for more situations than people realize. The change management interface in Vault appears at first glance to only include a single rigid workflow for change, but upon further investigation you will find that it can be used more broadly. Let’s take a look: ECR, ECO, ECN – The
Read moreAutodesk Vault offers several methods and workflows for finding files, understanding your data, and organizing your work. Let’s take a look at each. Basic search – This search essentially searches the file name and all the properties where the “Basic Search” option is turned on in the properties administration area. This can be a very broad search if you use
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