Transcript
00:10
Welcome everyone to this introduction to Product Data Management.
00:17
Product Data Management comes down to three things: Data, People, and Process.
00:25
Data is all about managing the files and metadata that make up the source code for a product or project.
00:33
People is about the challenges engineering and non-engineering staff have while developing the product.
00:41
And process is about the challenges with maintaining standard procedures throughout development.
00:48
The capabilities of a PDM have to fulfill the needs at three levels.
00:54
At a user level, it must have a good search engine that enables you to easily find parts to be reused.
01:01
It must permit concurrent design and the use of files from a multitude of sources.
01:07
It must be able to track files' relationships and allow you to organize your projects.
01:14
At the process level, a PDM must provide the following functionalities: Publishing and viewing, content management,
01:22
lifecycle and revision management, approvals, and change management.
01:29
Finally, if used at an enterprise level, it must allow for advanced security settings, reporting functionalities,
01:37
web-based and remote access, multi-site replication, and the possibility to integrate other enterprise applications.
01:49
As you can see from the graphics, the traditional infrastructure of a PDM is that of client server,
01:56
meaning that the client application is installed on a user's desktop or notebook computer,
02:02
and that application connects to a server application to store and retrieve data and documents.
02:11
The Autodesk Vault family of products is a comprehensive PDM solution that allows you and your engineers to better manage your project,
02:21
product, and design data tracking during the entire development lifecycle.
02:28
So why do customers choose Vault as a PDM solution?
02:33
To start with, a PDM and the CAD applications connecting to it must be tightly integrated, which is the case with Vault.
02:43
The reuse of engineering knowledge is another aspect which Vault provides from its entry edition, i.e. Vault Basic.
02:52
Vault is also very easy to set up for connecting global sites using a variety of replication methods.
03:01
Finally, various options are available to connect Vault data to ERPs, CRMs, and other enterprise level data systems.
03:13
So let's look at these reasons one by one, starting with a tight PDM and CAD integration.
03:20
As you can see,
03:21
all the main products in Autodesk's range integrate with Vault via an add-in that is installed by the Vault client.
03:30
Vault also includes a synchronization functionality for transferring files to and from BIM 360 Docs and Fusion Team.
03:39
Finally, many non-Autodesk applications such as Microsoft Office,
03:44
SolidWorks and MicroStation benefit from an add-in to store data in Vault.
03:52
We move then to the reuse of engineering knowledge and the main functionality to achieve this is Copy Design.
04:01
Copy Design enables users to create new design objects by copying existing data within Vault.
04:10
Let's have a look at a short video that describes it better than just screenshots.
04:20
Autodesk Vault 2020 continues to improve copy design in Vault workgroup and professional,
04:26
directly in response to your feedback through the Autodesk community.
04:30
The quickest way to create a new design is to start with an old one.
04:35
Autodesk Inventors and Multi Document file structure adds complexity to copying designs.
04:41
Vault makes copying Inventor designs simple.
04:45
The Copy Design function in Vault 2020 has seen significant improvements both to the user interface and workflow.
04:52
The Copy Design function itself is now a modeless dialogue box,
04:56
allowing you to interact with the Vault client at the same time as copying a design.
05:01
In the main grid of the Copy Design dialogue, switch between tree, flat list,
05:07
and folder view or use the shortcut keys to quickly toggle between views.
05:12
You can now edit the new copy file name, folder name, or folder destination directly in the Copy Design grid,
05:20
or use Find and Replace to edit multiple entries at once.
05:24
When using a standard numbering scheme,
05:27
you can now add a numbering scheme column to the main grid and you'll see the new file name after you run the copy operation.
05:34
New in 2020 is the option to remove linked data, such as attachments and BOM objects, during the copy design process.
05:43
Additional options to check duplicate file names and folder permissions during the process of copying a design,
05:49
and limiting the copying of old versions makes it easier than ever to work fast while maintaining your company's data management standards.
05:58
Autodesk Vault 2020 continues to build on your feedback from Autodesk ideas, forums, and beta community with these usability improvements.
06:07
With the third reason of choosing Vault, we enter enterprise requirements.
06:13
Many enterprise level companies have engineering centers across multiple locations,
06:19
whether it be in the same country or on several continents.
06:24
When that is the case, requiring the users to connect to a single server isn't an option for performance reasons.
06:32
Replication allows the setup of a Vault environment which has two or more different locations that can even be in the cloud,
06:40
and users will not have to spend time downloading large CAD files across the wide area network connection.
06:49
Finally, Vault has several ways to include external users, such as providers or customers or non-engineers from your own company,
06:58
in the operational workflows.
07:01
This can be done using the Vault BIM client which connects teams through a web browser via your intranet and/or the internet.
07:12
Another way to include external and non-engineering users,
07:16
is to integrate Vault with the data and document management applications other departments use.
07:23
It could be the ERP used by your purchasing department, your marketing department's document management system,
07:31
or a PLM such as Fusion Lifecycle.
07:35
I hope this first presentation was informative about the Product Data Management capabilities of Vault's ecosystem.
07:43
I invite you to watch the next episode that we look at the various editions of Vault and what each can bring to your business.
07:51
Thank you very much for your time.
00:10
Welcome everyone to this introduction to Product Data Management.
00:17
Product Data Management comes down to three things: Data, People, and Process.
00:25
Data is all about managing the files and metadata that make up the source code for a product or project.
00:33
People is about the challenges engineering and non-engineering staff have while developing the product.
00:41
And process is about the challenges with maintaining standard procedures throughout development.
00:48
The capabilities of a PDM have to fulfill the needs at three levels.
00:54
At a user level, it must have a good search engine that enables you to easily find parts to be reused.
01:01
It must permit concurrent design and the use of files from a multitude of sources.
01:07
It must be able to track files' relationships and allow you to organize your projects.
01:14
At the process level, a PDM must provide the following functionalities: Publishing and viewing, content management,
01:22
lifecycle and revision management, approvals, and change management.
01:29
Finally, if used at an enterprise level, it must allow for advanced security settings, reporting functionalities,
01:37
web-based and remote access, multi-site replication, and the possibility to integrate other enterprise applications.
01:49
As you can see from the graphics, the traditional infrastructure of a PDM is that of client server,
01:56
meaning that the client application is installed on a user's desktop or notebook computer,
02:02
and that application connects to a server application to store and retrieve data and documents.
02:11
The Autodesk Vault family of products is a comprehensive PDM solution that allows you and your engineers to better manage your project,
02:21
product, and design data tracking during the entire development lifecycle.
02:28
So why do customers choose Vault as a PDM solution?
02:33
To start with, a PDM and the CAD applications connecting to it must be tightly integrated, which is the case with Vault.
02:43
The reuse of engineering knowledge is another aspect which Vault provides from its entry edition, i.e. Vault Basic.
02:52
Vault is also very easy to set up for connecting global sites using a variety of replication methods.
03:01
Finally, various options are available to connect Vault data to ERPs, CRMs, and other enterprise level data systems.
03:13
So let's look at these reasons one by one, starting with a tight PDM and CAD integration.
03:20
As you can see,
03:21
all the main products in Autodesk's range integrate with Vault via an add-in that is installed by the Vault client.
03:30
Vault also includes a synchronization functionality for transferring files to and from BIM 360 Docs and Fusion Team.
03:39
Finally, many non-Autodesk applications such as Microsoft Office,
03:44
SolidWorks and MicroStation benefit from an add-in to store data in Vault.
03:52
We move then to the reuse of engineering knowledge and the main functionality to achieve this is Copy Design.
04:01
Copy Design enables users to create new design objects by copying existing data within Vault.
04:10
Let's have a look at a short video that describes it better than just screenshots.
04:20
Autodesk Vault 2020 continues to improve copy design in Vault workgroup and professional,
04:26
directly in response to your feedback through the Autodesk community.
04:30
The quickest way to create a new design is to start with an old one.
04:35
Autodesk Inventors and Multi Document file structure adds complexity to copying designs.
04:41
Vault makes copying Inventor designs simple.
04:45
The Copy Design function in Vault 2020 has seen significant improvements both to the user interface and workflow.
04:52
The Copy Design function itself is now a modeless dialogue box,
04:56
allowing you to interact with the Vault client at the same time as copying a design.
05:01
In the main grid of the Copy Design dialogue, switch between tree, flat list,
05:07
and folder view or use the shortcut keys to quickly toggle between views.
05:12
You can now edit the new copy file name, folder name, or folder destination directly in the Copy Design grid,
05:20
or use Find and Replace to edit multiple entries at once.
05:24
When using a standard numbering scheme,
05:27
you can now add a numbering scheme column to the main grid and you'll see the new file name after you run the copy operation.
05:34
New in 2020 is the option to remove linked data, such as attachments and BOM objects, during the copy design process.
05:43
Additional options to check duplicate file names and folder permissions during the process of copying a design,
05:49
and limiting the copying of old versions makes it easier than ever to work fast while maintaining your company's data management standards.
05:58
Autodesk Vault 2020 continues to build on your feedback from Autodesk ideas, forums, and beta community with these usability improvements.
06:07
With the third reason of choosing Vault, we enter enterprise requirements.
06:13
Many enterprise level companies have engineering centers across multiple locations,
06:19
whether it be in the same country or on several continents.
06:24
When that is the case, requiring the users to connect to a single server isn't an option for performance reasons.
06:32
Replication allows the setup of a Vault environment which has two or more different locations that can even be in the cloud,
06:40
and users will not have to spend time downloading large CAD files across the wide area network connection.
06:49
Finally, Vault has several ways to include external users, such as providers or customers or non-engineers from your own company,
06:58
in the operational workflows.
07:01
This can be done using the Vault BIM client which connects teams through a web browser via your intranet and/or the internet.
07:12
Another way to include external and non-engineering users,
07:16
is to integrate Vault with the data and document management applications other departments use.
07:23
It could be the ERP used by your purchasing department, your marketing department's document management system,
07:31
or a PLM such as Fusion Lifecycle.
07:35
I hope this first presentation was informative about the Product Data Management capabilities of Vault's ecosystem.
07:43
I invite you to watch the next episode that we look at the various editions of Vault and what each can bring to your business.
07:51
Thank you very much for your time.
