Vault WG/Pro 2014 update paths

Updating your Vault server and client is always something to plan in advance, especially the server as it will take the Vault offline while it upgrades and then take time to migrate your databases to the latest version.

If you are running Vault Workgroup or Professional and are using, or intend to use the Subscription Release, then the latest service pack offerings from Autodesk should be handled with slightly more care than usual.

The following upgrade path is advised:

Vault > Vault SP1 > Vault Subs1 > Vault Subs1 SP1

You should ignore Vault SP2 completely where the Subs Release is concerned.

If you are not on subscription, or do not want to use the Subs Release, then the standard path of SP1 then SP2 will not be a problem.

A tip is not to launch the ADMS Console until you have applied all updates.  Launching mid-way will require a separate migration for each stage.

S.C.

Batch Update Out of Date Vault Visualisation Files

For one reason or another it may be useful to do a batch update of Visualisation files (DWF/DWFx) inside Vault Professional. Below are steps to complete this on more of a batch level, rather than file by file, utilising the Job Server.

• The first step is to Enable Job Server, go to Tools > Administration > Global Settings > Integrations TAB, then tick on the option as below.

Microsoft SharePoint Integration in Vault 2013

Microsoft and Autodesk have seamlessly integrated the latest technology in Microsoft SharePoint collaboration software and Autodesk Vault product data management software, building a crucial connection between design teams and the extended business enterprise. Use familiar SharePoint workflows to work directly with design data, helping to simplify business intelligence, content management, search, and sharing for intranet and Internet sites.

Add In Differences Between Inventor and Inventor Professional 2012

Please find the table below to see which Add In's are part of Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor Professional:

Default Add In's for Autodesk Inventor:	Default Add In's for Autodesk Inventor Pro:
BIM Exchange	BIM Exchange
Assembly Bonus Tools	Assembly Bonus Tools
Autodesk DWF Markup Manager	Autodesk DWF Markup Manager
Autodesk iDrop Translator	Autodesk iDrop Translator
AutoLimits	Autodesk IDF Translator
Content Center	AutoLimits
Content Center Item Translator	Content Center
Design Accelerator	Content Center Item Translator
Drag & Drop Interoperability	Design Accelerator
ESKD Support	Drag & Drop Interoperability
Frame Generator	ESKD Support
iLogic	Frame Generator
Inventor Studio	iLogic
Inventor Vault	Inventor Studio
Translator: Alias	Inventor Vault
Translator: CATIA V4 Import	Routed Systems: Cable & Harness
Translator: CATIA V5 Import	Routed Systems: Tube & Pipe
Translator: CATIA V5 Part Export	Simulation: Dynamic Simulation
Translator: CATIA V5 Product Export	Simulation: Stress Analysis
Translator: DWF	Translator: Alias
Translator: DWFx	Translator: CATIA V4 Import
Translator: DWG	Translator: CATIA V5 Import
Translator: DXF	Translator: CATIA V5 Part Export
Translator: IGES	Translator: CATIA V5 Product Export
Translator: JT	Translator: DWF
Translator: Parasolid Binary	Translator: DWFx
Translator: Parasolid Text	Translator: DWG
Translator: PDF	Translator: DXF
Translator: Pro/ENGINEER	Translator: IGES
Translator: Pro/ENGINEER Granite	Translator: JT
Translator: Pro/ENGINEER Neutral	Translator: Parasolid Binary
Translator: SAT	Translator: Parasolid Text
Translator: SolidWorks	Translator: PDF
Translator: STEP	Translator: Pro/ENGINEER
Translator: STL	Translator: Pro/ENGINEER Granite
Translator: UGS NX	Translator: Pro/ENGINEER Neutral
	Translator: SAT
	Translator: SolidWorks
	Translator: STEP
	Translator: STL
	Translator: UGS NX

Assign Items to Multiple Files With The Same Part Number

If you are trying to Assign Items to files that share the same Part Number you may have noticed a peculiar behaviour. Consider the following Assembly...

Vault Gadget for Change Orders in Vault Professional

Developed by Chris Sawicki and Brian Schanen, Vault Gadget allows you to view your Change Order list from your Windows desktop, without the need to run Vault Professional 2012.

Features:

• See the Change Orders in your list without running Vault Professional 2012.
• Refresh timer - adjust how often Vault Gadget checks for Change Orders.
• Click on a Change Order to view its properties.
• Click on the Go To CO link to launch Vault Professional 2012 and navigate to the Change Order.

To try the Vault Gadget for yourself, please visit the It's All Just Ones and Zeros Blog for download instructions.

Information for all Those Who are Wondering what Vault is all about

Another video I know, but we felt this latest Autodesk Vault video had a really good message. Plus we liked the sketching!

Anyway, this is a really useful overview of what Vault is all about and where it fits within a company. So, if you are considering Vault, are not aware of Vault or even those who have used it for sometime, please have a watch.

How Does Licencing Work in the Paid for Versions of Vault?

How Does Licencing Work in the Paid for Versions of Vault? Is a question we get asked on Support and On Site from time to time, so we thought it would be useful to put some details down for everyone. Fortunately Autodesk have recently produced this video to do just that, so watch the video below for further information on this subject.

This is an extract from the Cracking the Vault, Manufacturing Community Blog   

3D DWF Visualisation File Wrongly Positioned Within Web Browser

If you see that the position of your 3D DWF visualisation files are out of alignment, when you view them in your web browser from the Web Client, it could be caused by the graphics driver.

You can change the OpenGL settings by right clicking on the DWF and selecting Options > Model. Then change the Driver to another one such as Software OpenGL.




This is an extract from the Cracking the Vault, Manufacturing Community Blog