Autodesk Vault Professional 2021

Autodesk(R) Vault Professional 2021: Data Management for Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Users introduces the Autodesk Vault Professional 2021 software to Autodesk Inventor users. This 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 Professional software and focuses on Autodesk Vault's features for managing design projects with the Autodesk Inventor software from a user's perspective. You can use the Autodesk Vault Professional 2021 software and should use the Autodesk Inventor 2021 software to complete the exercises in this guide. Note that this guide does not cover administrative functionality. Hands-on exercises are included to reinforce how to manage the design workflow process using the Autodesk Vault Professional software. Included with this guide is a training Vault that can be used alongside a production Vault, to ensure that both Vaults can be accessed from the Autodesk Vault software.

Topics CoveredIntroduction to Autodesk Vault FeaturesUsing the Autodesk Vault clientSearching the VaultWorking with non-CAD files in the VaultWorking with Inventor files in the VaultCustomizing the user interfaceData management and reusing design dataItems and bills of materialsChange management

PrerequisitesAccess to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2020). Good working knowledge of the Autodesk Inventor software.