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.

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Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013

The Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 software and 3ds Max Design 2013 software delivers new solutions that help you create and refine the look you require, faster and more easily.

Features:

• MassFX mParticles - Create particle simulations that replicate real-world effects with the new mParticles module for the MassFX system of simulation solvers. With Birth operators optimized for MassFX simulations, a preset flow for easier initial setup and two easy-to-use modifiers that enable particles to affect standard mesh objects, mParticles helps you create stunning simulations with less effort.

How to get Hold of Vault Basic (Server) 2013

For Subscription Customers, if Autodesk Vault is included in your Subscription then Autodesk Vault Basic 2013 (Server) can be downloaded from the Autodesk Subscription Center.

Simply log on to the Autodesk Subscription Center, then under Downloads, click Product Enhancements.

Vault Upgrade Information

Many of you will have started receiving your Autodesk 2013 media, or perhaps you have already downloaded it via the Autodesk Subscription website. If you normally complete your own upgrades/installations then Autodesk have released a useful document for Vault upgrades, to help navigate you around the pit falls.

If this is something that would be useful to you, then please visit the website below, which contains some useful information plus a link to the mentioned document.

http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/Vault/enu/Help/Help/0206-Autodesk206/0261-Upgradin261

Autodesk Cloud Security

Over the last few months we have been reporting about the new Autodesk Cloud services, you may have also seen the Inventor Optimisation messages yourself when running Inventor.

If you have not seen any information about the Autodesk Cloud technologies, then please visit the Autodesk Cloud website - www.autodesk.com/cloud.

This technology has quite rightly raised a few questions from customers regarding security of their data on the Autodesk Cloud. This has been fed back to Autodesk, who have recently released a white paper to help cover some of peoples questions. Please see the document for yourself:

Autodesk Announce Inventor Optimization

Some of you may be getting the message below when starting Inventor:

So, what is Inventor Optimization all about? Extend ideation and simulation beyond the desktop by testing the performance of multiple product design options with the Autodesk Inventor Optimization service, powered by Autodesk Cloud. This capability makes it easy to create higher-quality products and more sustainable designs that lower costs.

See the video below for further information:

Autodesk Cloud for Autodesk Subscription Customers

Autodesk Subscription now provides a greater advantage with Autodesk Cloud capabilities that can help you increase mobility, improve collaboration, and optimize your designs, advancing the way you work.

Core benefits include:

• Sharing - Share your design files with others, even if they don't have the design software used to create the files
• Viewing - View and mark up DWF files on the web or on your mobile device
• DWG Editing - Edit DWG files on your mobile device or the web. Multiple users can edit the same file in real-time
• Storage - Store your files in the cloud and access them anytime, anywhere, with 3GB of storage per seat on Subscription
• See more click here

Select benefits include:

• Rendering in the Cloud - Improve design visualization and bypass the need to invest in specialized rendering hardware
• Energy Analysis in the Cloud - Quickly gain insight into energy consumption and costs of early design concepts
• Optimization in the Cloud - Simulate and test the performance of multiple product design options to accelerate innovation
• Collaboration in the Cloud - Exchange and manage project information across companies, teams, and locations
• See more click here

The video playlist below covers all of the features above, to give you a better understanding of the benefits available.

How to Download your Autodesk Software

We have received quite a few calls in reference to downloading Autodesk Subscription software. Autodesk have recently produced a PDF to help step you through the process, so we thought it was worth a quick post:

Autodesk AutoCAD 2011 Subscription Advantage Pack

The Autodesk Subscription Advantage Pack for AutoCAD 2011 products improves collaboration by extending AutoCAD software to web and mobile platforms, and provides new tools for converting and sharing DWG and IGES files. Download Now at http://www.autodesk.com/advantagepack.

Key features include:

• AutoCAD WS plug-in for AutoCAD software — View, edit, and share your DWG files seamlessly on web browsers or mobile devices.

• DWG conversion tool — Convert DWG files in batches to easily share newer drawings with colleagues using previous versions of the software, or quickly bring older file libraries up to date.

• IGES import/export — Import and export IGES drawing files to share 3D content with clients, colleagues, and partners.

The AutoCAD WS plug-in for AutoCAD software is available to all AutoCAD customers and is not exclusive to AutoCAD subscribers.

Note: This Subscription Advantage Pack works with all 2011 AutoCAD-based products, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD ecscad, and AutoCAD Structural Detailing software.

See the video below for further information:

Autodesk Inventor 2011 Subscription Advantage Pack

The Autodesk Subscription Advantage Pack for Autodesk Inventor 2011 extends the capabilities of Autodesk Inventor 2011 software. It includes more ease-of-use tools, better data interoperability, expanded tools for building product fabricators, and an expanded tooling library. Download Now at http://www.autodesk.com/advantagepack.

Key features include:

• Ease-of-use tools — Use dynamic sectioning, feature auto-name, and flexible drawing view orientation.

• Tools for building product fabricators — Build custom applications to automate export of Building Information Modeling (BIM)-ready content for BIM applications.

• Enhanced interoperability — Gain enhanced support for Rhino translators, 3D DWG in/out, iLogic Copy Design.

• Expanded tooling content libraries — Gain access to more mold bases and components from popular vendors and expanded coverage for Meusburger mold bases and components.

See the video below for further information: