Do you find yourself fighting with large or very large assembly files? This class will build on the previous Autodesk University classes (“CADZilla” and “CADZilla Jr.”) and we will cover best practices in opening/closing large assemblies, related drawings, tips and tricks on settings, and processes that will make you victorious over these monster-sized files. There’s been such interest in this class and subject matter that the speaker wanted to offer it yet again with the updates provided by the 2020 release, as well as giving those who couldn’t make the previous classes a chance to attend this one.

At Autodesk University 2015, the combined use of the Vault API and the Forge Viewer API was first demonstrated. This class continues on that path and showcases the use of the Vault API and Forge Design Automation for Inventor software to programmatically modify Inventor files that reside within Vault software. We will see how to check out a file from Vault and modify the file using Design Automation for Inventor, eliminating the need for a local install of Inventor and its dependent licenses. Post modification, we’ll check the updated file back into Vault, creating a new version and maintaining file history.

Cheaper? Faster? Better? Pick two? Why, when you can have all three?! When planning to tie processes and data sources together, there’s no better option than using Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage software and Vault Pro software to put them all in one place. This class will showcase the journey of a mid-size company that had the audacity to create a global solution to unite resources and projects in that one instance on a global scale. We’ll walk through the steps and missteps along the way, and cover what to look out for on your journey.

While Vault Professional software has many out-of-the-box features that meet most organizations’ needs, there are sometimes circumstances that require a more complex implementation. Join us as we review three implementations that required custom solutions to meet each organization’s needs. These solutions used everything from Data Standard to powerJobs to powerGate to deliver a robust solution. Each implementation brought with it its own challenges and complexities to overcome. But in the end, each organization saw benefits of implementing these advanced solutions. In this class, we’ll review the questions that needed to be asked in order to see these projects through to success. We’ll highlight the similarities and differences of each project, review any lessons learned, and provide best-practice recommendations.

Autodesk Fusion 360 software has rapidly arrived in deeply integrated Vault and Inventor enterprise environments. Entire departments and suppliers often strategically align their complete designs in Autodesk Fusion 360. The new challenge for CAD managers is to find ways to integrate Autodesk Fusion 360 data into Inventor data managed in Vault Professional software. This class will focus on collaborative ways to complement Vault-managed Inventor data sets with Autodesk Fusion 360 designs. Given the growing Autodesk Fusion 360 usage and the existence of complex Fusion data sets, we’ll also cover the Inventor integration into Autodesk Fusion 360.

Do you have challenges managing data while working in project teams? Are your project teams spread out geographically? Are you constantly emailing drawing files to project team members? If so, then this class is for you. During this class, we dig into the tools and explore tips and techniques that will enable you to successfully implement Vault Professional software to manage the project delivery process. Special attention is paid to categories, lifecycles, and revision schemes as well as methods to effectively collaborate with external partners.

The Vault 2014 release adds a powerful set of programming tools: the Vault Development Framework (VDF). Learn how to unlock the power of the VDF. Get more features in your apps with less code. This class goes over the basics of the VDF, such as how to use the Login dialog. From there we explore how to use the VDF in various contexts, such as the Job Processor. Lastly, we go over useful tips and tricks for Vault 2014 API programming.

Come and learn multiple methods that can be used with Vault Professional software to share and collaborate with people outside your company. You already know that Vault will help you collaborate with others within your network. But what about everyone else? Do you work with people on your projects that are not in your network? Of course you do. Do you want to find better ways to collect, control, and collaborate on the project data when you have distributed teams? I think we all know the answer to that question. Attend this class, and we will show you multiple ways to use Vault Professional to achieve your goals.

You just found out that your Vault Workgroup is getting upgraded to Vault Professional. What does that mean? Learn about all the shiny new tools you now have access to, and see how to use them.

In this session, we'll present a study showing the process for implementing Vault Professional software with Autodesk Fusion Manage software with bidirectional integration. See what went well, and what didn't go well and why. Discover what lessons we learned. Explore how much can be implemented at one time for users to absorb, understand, and gain ROI from.

Vault Professional data management software helps engineers and designers organize, manage, and track their design data. Vault Professional supports file-centered and item-centered environments, where files and items are the central data management units. In this session, we will explain the differences between these two environments, the benefits of using an item-centered vault, and the considerations for transitioning from a file-centered to an item-centered vault.

The second of a two-part series discussing the ways to Configure your vault without expensive custom code that has to be compiled year over year. Part two will cover the use of Data Standards. We will explore various use cases and configurations of Data Standards to make your Autodesk Vault work for you in your environment. How does Data Standards work? How to effectively deploy Data Standards to your end users. And how to create effective utilities with Data Standards, solving irritating discrepancies in your data. Learn how to utilize your Custom Objects in the first part, Vault—Configure Don't Customize: The Power of Custom Objects (Part 1 of 2).

Last year we did a class (“How to Use Fusion 360 and Inventor for Effective Designs”) where we linked Fusion 360 files with Inventor using Desktop Connector. The most requested addition to that was to link those files into Vault software, so this year we’ll go through some of the different configurations for how we can load and manage these Fusion 360 files in Vault. Some of the things we will look at include creating the connection and adding the files, as well as managing the files; and we’ll also discuss version and revisions of the files in Vault.

Learn how to increase efficiency in your development process by implementing Vault software and Fusion Lifecycle software. In this class, you will hear about the journey Reynaers Aluminium took to move from its old product data management (PDM) system to a fully integrated solution: CAD, PDM, PLM (product lifecycle management), and enterprise resource planning (ERP). You will learn about the how and why behind our architecture and the lessons learned during implementation. Get insight into the place PDM and PLM have in our organization today, how they are connected with other core databases, and what our further digitalization road map looks like. Also discover how Fusion Lifecycle offers article lifecycle management as well as full project management by streamlining our NPI (new product introduction) flow. All project phases are implemented into Fusion Lifecyle, including a customized project management tab to enable real project planning. Integrating Fusion Lifecycle with Vault creates one common platform, resulting in an efficient way of collaboration as well as a single source of truth across the company.

Maintaining high levels of data security while ensuring optimal performance can be a challenging task for us. In early 2022, we decided to move one of our Vault Professional servers to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and it proved to be a successful transition. As a result, we plan to migrate the rest of our Vault Professional servers to AWS in 2023. During this session, we will explore how we use AWS to enable global access to our Vault Professional environment, streamline design workflows, and provide relevant data to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner.

The ideal lifecycle is possible. Everyone can manage change the way they want—and, in fact, they do. Because, the way you manage files now, regardless of whether you like it or not, is what you choose to do. To move past the basics of file management into the area of drawing revisions, approvals, security, and advanced property management, you need to deal with lifecycles. In this class, we’ll look at Vault lifecycles and help you decide which is the best course of action. This class will introduce you to the powerful tools that are available in Vault Workgroup and Vault Professional for revision management, approval workflows, and engineering change orders (ECOs). Learn how categories are used to control the flow of your data and how versions and revisions are intertwined. We’ll also cover how to apply different revision schemes and how to initiate and track change via a change order.

When used together, Vault Professional software and Fusion Lifecycle software provide a combined solution that is the best of all worlds for product data management (PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM). While Vault runs on-prem to keep your CAD data safe behind your firewall, Fusion Lifecycle is cloud-based for flexibility and ease of deployment. With powerFLC (Vault Fusion Lifecycle connector), coolOrange offers an easy-to-use and flexible tool to combine Fusion Lifecycle and Vault processes. Previous versions of powerFLC included predefined workflows, and with the latest version of powerFLC, it is even possible to create custom workflows to synchronize any data between Vault and Fusion Lifecycle. This class will demonstrate the advantages of using both products together and show some of the endless possibilities of this integration.

Manufacturing companies are under increasing pressure to provide unique products to their customers, while at the same time improving their overall efficiency. In this session, we will explore how a configurator technology built on Forge, in conjunction with Fusion Lifecycle software and Vault software, provides a seamless and integrated solution to achieve increased sales, reduced engineering cycle times, and ultimately greater efficiency. Using only a web browser, sales staff or even prospective customers can configure a product to their unique requirements and receive immediate visual feedback and a professional quotation. When they are ready to order, information will flow seamlessly to both Fusion Lifecycle and Vault. Additional Vault customization will provide additional downstream data, such as DXF files—all automated using Vault software's lifecycle engine. This session is certain to open your eyes to excellent processes for optimal efficiency, integration, and automation.

This class will showcase the interoperability and advantages of having Vault software at the center of all your designs and documentation.

This real-life case study will explore the transformative power of integrating Autodesk's software systems: AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor Cable and Harness, Vault Professional, and Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage Extension. Through live examples, we'll showcase productivity, accuracy, and operational efficiency gains across multiple platforms. Join Alstom and Autodesk's senior consultant as they share first-hand challenges with manual processes and discuss how this solution drives transformative change. This integrated approach minimizes errors, enhances collaboration, and improves project efficiency, avoiding costly delays and rework. Learn benefits and best practices for automating connected 2D to 3D Cable and Harness design within a common data environment and MBOM/EBOM synchronization, emphasizing the importance of a connected workflow throughout a project lifecycle.