Top Rated Autodesk Vault Alternatives
Vault provides a one-stop solution for CAD data management that operates on standard Microsoft server software/hardware. The Vault solutions provide integration into a number of external packages and an API exists for hardcore developers to bring in new ties. Within the Autodesk software environments that we typically use, Vault has provided us with seamless data retention, security, and version control simultaneously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The implementation and initial setup can be daunting. Your internal IT staff will likely be able to handle it if they are well rounded, but inexperienced admins and small departments may need to seek the support of their reseller or Autodesk directly for advanced implementation assistance. Personally, I am also not a huge fan of the fact that the software creates local copies of the data for your consumption; however, it does track the data against the database which alerts you if your local copy is out of date. I also don't care for the extra add-on costs for access to non-CAD employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Vault uses very secured levels of authentication (as configured by your organisation). Vault allows remote (gateways and vpns ), engineering data managment,tailored file acess, advanced purchase order mangement etc.
You dont need to worry about information leaks, clashes in design versions, design collaboration etc.
You can have a standard data-base built and manged in-house by the IT and engineering team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Vault Setup and configuration requires expertise, some background in computer network, cloud and other computer administrative activities. You will struggle as a novice to set up a working server, especially in a complex working enviroment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Tracking the data and sharing file information like updating revision of files with permission for flexible engineering process. We can assign check-in and check-out to the file system for revision and corrections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Due to central storage data management and the file storage backup issue raised so, we recommended high data storage hardware, and the initial cost is more expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Simple to learn and use, with little restrictions with regards to file type and size. It is an integral part of codesigning in Autodesk programs. Good integration in Inventor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Implementing in to other plm systems etc is a bit restricted due to closed coding. This is understandable, but can be frustrating if needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I like the best is that it helps design teams track work in progress and maintain version control in multi-user environments. Applications like this improves work as the industry advances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I dislike is that I wish it were more user-friendly, but I do understand it could have its limitations if it becomes too easy. I don't see any beginner using this application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sharing system. Being able to work independently on files and then sharing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Having to constantly upload to ensure everything was saved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Vault has the best CAD integration of any PDM system, even for non-Autodesk CAD applications.
It is simple to deploy and use compared to other PDM systems.
Simple configuration of common workflows and engineering document management tasks.
It is also API extensible when necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It doesn't have easy bulk import and export capabilities available out of the box. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Fully integrated into Inventor. The "where used", "uses", and "copy design" are indispensable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sales literature and blogs NEVER detail which configuration is required to accomplish the suggested features. They assume everybody has the highest configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Traceability of cad files and models are easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Metadata is quite tedious, need to be careful with the characters/parameters and sometimes the application is very slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
