Autodesk Data Management
Product Design Management and Product Lifecycle Management Solutions
Managing engineering and design data is critical to maintaining quality, efficiency, and collaboration. Autodesk offers a scalable suite of data management tools from traditional PDM with Vault to cloud-native collaboration via Fusion Team and enterprise-level PLM with Fusion Manage.
Design Consulting is an Autodesk Gold Partner and Service Provider, offering Autodesk Software with wide range of complimentary software, training courses and services for Autodesks Ecosystem.
Autodesk Data Management for AutoCAD and Inventor
Effectively manage your design data with Autodesk’s Vault solutions, built to support AutoCAD and Inventor users across teams and locations. From local file control with Vault Basic to full lifecycle with Pro and cloud collaboration with Vault Cloud and Vault PLM, there’s a scalable solution for every workflow. Secure your intellectual property, reduce rework, and streamline revision control all while keeping your engineering teams aligned and productive.
Vault Basic
Organise and secure your AutoCAD and Inventor files with Vault Basic. Manage version history, prevent data loss, and streamline collaboration within your local network.
Vault Professional
Take control of your engineering data by automating workflows, manage complex assemblies, and connect teams across locations with advanced search and lifecycle tools.
Vault Cloud
Available in Vault Basic, Pro and Pro with Job Processor. Manage design data securely anytime, control versions, and collaborate across locations with ease.
Autodesk Data Management for Fusion
Autodesk Fusion offers an integrated cloud platform that combines design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing with powerful collaboration and PLM capabilities. Teams can co-author projects in real time, manage design iterations, and streamline workflows using tools like Fusion Team for secure file sharing and Fusion Manage for configurable lifecycle processes.
Fusion
Securely manage design data with Autodesk Vault. Track revisions, control access, and collaborate across teams with full integration into your CAD workflows.
Fusion Teams
Manage design data securely in the cloud with Vault Cloud. Access files anytime, control versions, and collaborate across locations with ease.
Fusion Manage
Extend Vault with PLM capabilities to manage lifecycles, engineering changes, and quality processes—all in a centralised, connected environment.
Compare Vault and Fusion PDM and PLM Solutions
| Feature / Capability | Vault Basic | Vault Professional | Vault Cloud | Fusion Team | Fusion Manage |
| Version Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Basic revision tracking | Yes |
| Revisions and Lifecycles | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Basic revision tracking | Yes |
| CAD Integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Advanced CAD Integration | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Limited | Limited |
| Cloud or Remote Collaboration | No | Via Gateway | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BOM & Change Management | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | No | Yes |
| Change Orders | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | No | Yes |
| Job Processor | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | No | No |
| Workflow Automation & PLM | Basic | Yes | Yes (Pro) | No | PLM workflows |
| Supplier & Quality Collaboration | No | Limited | Limited | Basic | Extensive |
| Cloud Scalability & Security | On-premise | On-premise | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud |
| Vault + PLM Unified Option | No | Yes | Yes (Pro) | No | Yes |
Design Consulting | Autodesk Gold Partner | Autodesk Service Provider
Design Consulting is a trusted Autodesk Gold Partner and Autodesk Service Provider. Design Consulting empowers architects, engineers, manufacturers, and builders with smart software, automation, and digital tools that provide Autodesk end-to-end solutions that are connected with systems and machines. As an Autodesk Gold Partner, we deliver tailored solutions that simplify workflows, reduce costs, and drive better project outcomes.
With headquarters in Melbourne, Design Consulting have staff in most Australian capital cities, with expertise across most Autodesk applications and management systems and an in-house programming team, to get the most out of your Autodesk investment.
About DC Services Training Courses
Complimentary Software and Services for Autodesk Software
Design Consulting offers a complete ecosystem of complementary software, training, and professional services designed to extend the power of Autodesk solutions. Alongside our training courses for tools like Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault, we deliver expert services for design automation, CAD/BIM setup, template development, and Vault deployments and migrations. We supply software tools to enhance Autodesk workflows through intelligent automation, batch variant rendering, and real-time visualisation systems. We also develop web-based configurators and custom plug-ins that streamline product design, quoting, and sales processes. From parametric modeling to programming services, Design Consulting helps engineering and design teams unlock efficiency, consistency, and scalability across their entire digital design environment.
With this ecosystem of software and services, Design Consulting provides End to End Solutions that connect data, models, applications, systems, employees, departments, customers and suppliers, enabling seamless collaboration, streamlined workflows, and accelerated decision-making across the entire product and project lifecycle. By integrating design, automation, and digital delivery, your business becomes more efficient, reduces manual effort, saves time, and ultimately increases profitability.
Ready to Manage your Data and Lifecycles?
Speak with our team today to see how Autodesk tools can help you manage your project data from concept to completion.
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