Autodesk® Vault 2014 Data Management for Autodesk® Inventor® Users introduces the Autodesk Vault 2014 software to Autodesk Inventor Users. This training guide is intended for Autodesk Inventor users who need to access their design files from the Autodesk Vault software. It provides an introduction to the Autodesk Vault software and focuses on the Autodesk Vault’s features for managing files and projects with the Autodesk Inventor 2014 software from a user’s perspective.

Students can use the Autodesk® Vault Basic 2014, Autodesk® Vault Workgroup, Autodesk® Vault Collaboration, or Autodesk® Vault Professional software. However, this training guide does not cover the Autodesk Vault Workgroup, Autodesk Vault Collaboration, Autodesk Vault Professional, or administrative functionality. Hands-on exercises are included to reinforce how to manage the design workflow process using the Autodesk Vault software. Students are taught how to locate, view, modify, create, and reuse files.

AutoCAD Training Topics

• Introduction to Autodesk Vault Features
• Vault Workflow
• Using the Autodesk Vault software
• Organizing Autodesk Inventor, Project, and Library Files in the Vault
• Searching the Vault
• Working with non-CAD Files in the Vault
• Working with Inventor Files in the Vault
• Customizing the User Interface
• File Management and Reusing Design Data

Students should have a good working knowledge of the Autodesk Inventor software.

AutoCAD Training Course Duration

8 hours

AutoCAD Training Course outline

Chapter 1 Introduction to Autodesk Vault
1.1 Autodesk Vault Features
1.2 Autodesk Vault Environment
1.3 Vault Workflow
1.4 Terms and Definitions
1.5 User Permissions
Practice 1a (Demo) Autodesk Vault

Chapter 2 Orientation to Autodesk Vault
2.1 Logging in to Autodesk Vault
2.2 Folder Structure
2.3 Set Up the Vault Folder Structure
2.4 Navigation Pane
2.5 Main Table
2.6 Preview Pane
2.7 Toolbars
2.8 Adding Non-CAD Files to the Vault
Practice 2a Orientation to Autodesk Vault
Practice 2b Adding Non-CAD Files to the Vault

Chapter 3 Orientation to Autodesk Inventor Vault
Integration
3.1 Autodesk Vault Projects
3.2 Mapping Folders
3.3 Log into Vault from Autodesk Inventor
3.4 Retrieve Autodesk Inventor Files from the Vault
3.5 Check File Status with Vault Browser
3.6 Check In Autodesk Inventor Files to Vault
3.7 Pack and Go
Practice 3a Creating a Vault Project
Practice 3b Using Open From Vault and Vault Browser
Practice 3c Adding an Autodesk Inventor Design to the Vault
Practice 3d Bulk Loading Autodesk Inventor Files into the Vault

Chapter 4 Searching the Vault
4.1 Overview of Search Methods
4.2 Browsing Folder Structure
4.3 Quick Search
4.4 Basic Find
4.5 Advanced Find
4.6 Saving Searches
Practice 4a Searches
Practice 4b Saved Searches

Chapter 5 Working with Non-CAD Files
5.1 Check Out
5.2 Undo Check Out
5.3 Modifying Non-CAD Files
5.4 Check In
5.5 File Versions
5.6 Managing Prompts and Dialog Boxes
5.7 File Status
Practice 5a Modifying a Text File

Chapter 6 Working with Autodesk Inventor CAD Files
6.1 Check Out Autodesk Inventor Files
6.2 Undo Check Out in Autodesk Inventor
6.3 Modifying Autodesk Inventor Files
6.4 Check In Autodesk Inventor Files
6.5 Get Previous Versions of Autodesk Inventor Files
6.6 Managing Prompts and Dialog Boxes
Practice 6a Modifying an Autodesk Inventor Design
Practice 6b Rolling Back a Design

Chapter 7 Customizing the User Interface
7.1 Autodesk Vault Customization
7.2 Customizing Columns
7.3 Custom Views
7.4 Shortcuts
Practice 7a Customizing the User Interface

Chapter 8 File and Design Management
8.1 Managing Files in the Vault
8.2 Editing File Properties
8.3 Labels
8.4 Rename Wizard
8.5 Replace Wizard
8.6 Copy Design
Practice 8a File Management and Rename Wizard
Practice 8b Editing File Properties and Labeling
Practice 8c Copy Design