• Factory Design Utilities

Implement an Autodesk factory design solution

Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all-encompassing Factory Design workflow, covered in this learning series. Discover the Autodesk Factory Design solution: what it is, what are the key components of Autodesk Factory Utilities, and how to start the implementation of this cross-product solution. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.


Course overview

Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all-encompassing Factory Design workflow, covered in this learning series. Discover the Autodesk Factory Design solution: what it is, what are the key components of Autodesk Factory Utilities, and how to start the implementation of this cross-product solution. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

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Course outline

30 min.

Understand factory design workflows

The focus of this content series is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

The focus of this content series is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

This content series takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. By the end, you will learn about:

  • Introduction to Workflows
  • 2D AutoCAD Workflow
  • 3D Inventor Workflow

Prerequisites

This content series requires user-level knowledge of Autodesk Factory Design Utilities and is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experiences with this product, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:


30 min.

Explore parametric asset development

The focus of this content series is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

The focus of this content series is the core applications used in the Factory Layout process. Each of these applications are distinct members of the Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing Collection. On their own, each application provides unique and crucial functionality in way of the Factory Layout discipline. But, Autodesk has enhanced each application with specific layout features that provides an all encompassing Factory Design Workflow. These enhancement features are called the Autodesk Factory Design Utilities. We will take a quick look at the core applications utilized in the Factory Layout process and discuss the main use of each.

This content series takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will learn about:

  • Parametric Modeling
  • Intelligent Design
  • Best Practices for Asset Development 

Prerequisites

This content series requires user-level knowledge of Autodesk Factory Design Utilities and is focused on best practices and its industry applications. If you don't have experience with this product, we recommend you to take foundational training using one of the resources below:


20 min.

Create Autodesk factory design assets

This content series covers the critical step of implementing Autodesk Factory Design solution - Factory Assets creation in Autodesk Inventor.

This content series covers the critical step of implementing Autodesk Factory Design solution – Factory Assets creation in Autodesk Inventor.

This content series takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end, you will be able to:

  • Set up and configure your own Factory Design implementation.
  • Understand factory design workflows: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
  • Start using Asset library.

About the author

The content series was prepared by Stephen Porath, the designated support specialist here at Autodesk.

Before you start

  • Make sure you have AutoCAD and Factory Design Utilities installed.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support


20 min.

Use Autodesk factory assets in AutoCAD

This content series covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in AutoCAD.

This content series covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in AutoCAD.

This content series takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end, you will:

  • Set up and configure your own Factory Design implementation.
  • Understand factory design workflows: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
  • Start using Asset library.

About the author

The content series was prepared by Stephen Porath, the designated support specialist here at Autodesk.

Before you start

  • Make sure you have AutoCAD and Factory Design Utilities installed.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support


20 min.

Use Autodesk factory assets in Vault

This content series covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in Vault.

This content series covers the use of local and cloud Factory Assets in Vault.

This content series takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end, you will:

  • Set up and configure your own Factory Design implementation.
  • Understand factory design workflows: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
  • Start using Asset library.

About the author

The content series was prepared by Stephen Porath, the designated support specialist here at Autodesk.

Before you start

  • Make sure you have AutoCAD and Factory Design Utilities installed.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.