Autodesk Vault for AutoCAD Users
Streamline Data Management and Collaboration in AutoCAD
AutoCAD users face challenges managing engineering data, tracking revisions, and ensuring team access to the latest files. Autodesk Vault addresses these issues with centralised storage, automated versioning, and robust change management.
Available in Vault Basic and Professional editions, Vault can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. It integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD, reducing errors and saving valuable design time.
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
Effectively manage your design data with Autodesk’s Vault solutions, built to support AutoCAD 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.
AutoCAD
Integrate Autodesk Vault Basic or Professional with AutoCAD to centralise DWG file management, control drawing versions and improve team collaboration. Manage Xrefs and drawing dependencies, check files in and out, search engineering documentation and maintain reliable drawing relationships. Vault Professional adds revision control, lifecycle management and engineering approval workflows.
AutoCAD LT
Extend AutoCAD LT with Autodesk Vault Professional to provide centralised DWG storage, version control and controlled access to engineering drawings. Manage drawing history, improve collaboration and maintain organised project documentation through supported Vault workflows. Vault Professional is required for AutoCAD LT integration and Vault Basic is not supported.
AutoCAD Electrical
Integrate Autodesk Vault Basic or Professional directly with AutoCAD Electrical Project Manager to control electrical projects, drawings, file relationships and design versions. Vault Professional adds advanced electrical BOM integration, supporting component information from Access or SQL catalogues, Vault Item Master management, revision control, lifecycle approvals and Engineering Change Orders. Connect electrical design data with manufacturing and ERP workflows.
AutoCAD Mechanical
Connect Autodesk Vault Basic or Professional with AutoCAD Mechanical to manage mechanical drawings, Xrefs, file versions and engineering design structures. Access Vault commands directly through the Mechanical Structure Catalog to manage referenced components and drawings. Vault Professional adds integrated mechanical Bill of Materials management, item records, revisions and engineering change workflows, connecting mechanical design with manufacturing and ERP systems.
Plant 3D
Integrate Autodesk Vault Professional with AutoCAD Plant 3D to manage plant design projects, including 3D models, P&IDs, drawings and associated project data. Support multi-user project collaboration, centralised project storage and controlled engineering documentation. Vault Professional provides additional revision management and lifecycle workflows for plant engineering and project delivery.
Advance Steel
Integrate Autodesk Vault Basic or Professional with Advance Steel to centrally manage structural steel models, drawings and project documentation. Control file versions, engineering revisions and access across detailing teams. Vault Professional adds configurable lifecycle approvals, release workflows and engineering change management, with opportunities for custom integration of fabrication documents, BOMs and NC data.
Benefits of Autodesk Vault for AutoCAD
1. Xref Management – Automatically track and manage AutoCAD external references (Xrefs), maintaining drawing relationships and reducing missing or broken file references when moving, renaming or copying drawings through supported Vault workflows.
2. Centralised Drawing Management – Store AutoCAD DWG files, Xrefs and associated project documentation in a centralised Autodesk Vault repository, providing a single source of truth for design teams.
3. Version Control – Automatically maintain previous versions of AutoCAD drawings, allowing users to review drawing history, identify changes and restore earlier versions when required.
4. Check-In and Check-Out – Prevent users from accidentally overwriting each other's work through controlled drawing check-in and check-out, improving collaboration across engineering teams.
5. Drawing Search and Metadata – Quickly locate AutoCAD drawings using filenames, drawing properties, keywords and custom metadata, reducing time spent searching through network folders.
6. AutoCAD Integration – Access Vault commands directly within AutoCAD to open, check in, check out and manage drawings without constantly switching between applications.
7. Drawing Copy and Reuse – Reuse existing AutoCAD drawings and associated references through Vault copy workflows, helping create new projects without manually rebuilding file relationships.
8. Drawing Property Management – Manage and synchronise supported drawing properties between Autodesk Vault and AutoCAD, improving consistency in drawing metadata and title block information.
9. Revision and Lifecycle Management (Vault Professional) – Control drawing revisions, approval processes and release statuses using configurable engineering workflows, helping ensure teams use the correct approved drawings.
10. Automated PDF and DWF Publishing (Vault Professional) – Use Autodesk Vault Job Processor to automate supported drawing publishing tasks, reducing manual effort when generating documentation for engineering reviews, manufacturing and project delivery.
Design Consulting provides Autodesk Vault Basic and Professional deployment, configuration, AutoCAD integration, Xref management, data migration and training services, helping organisations improve drawing control, collaboration and engineering productivity.
Vault Automation with DC Apps JP Pro
The most advanced job processor for Autodesk Vault
JP Pro takes Autodesk Vault Professional automation to the next level with advanced job processing, intelligent workflow automation, and seamless CAD integration. Automate PDF, DXF, STEP and other file exports, batch processing, job sequencing, file publishing, and notifications while reducing manual tasks and improving engineering productivity.
Available in Local and Server editions, JP Pro delivers flexible, scalable automation for engineering and manufacturing teams of all sizes.
Autodesk Vault Cloud
Autodesk Vault provides powerful data management, automation, revision control and seamless CAD integration. Vault Cloud extends these capabilities to a secure, scalable cloud environment, enabling engineering teams to collaborate from anywhere without on-premise infrastructure.
Available in Australia with expert local support, Vault Cloud offers annual or monthly subscriptions, secure encrypted SSL access, full redundancy and single sign-on for authorised users.
Vault Cloud is a fully managed hosted environment which includes:
- IT and Vault Server Administration and Maintenance
- Premium Technical Support
- Authorised users can connect to Vault from anywhere with an internet connection
- 500GB Vault Storage
- 500GB Vault Back up
- Off-Site Back Up
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 produc
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.
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.
Ready to Manage your Data and Lifecycles?
Speak with our team today to see how Autodesk Vault for AutoCAD can help you manage your project data from concept to completion.
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