Modify the Data Standard Configuration Files for AutoCAD and Inventor

The Data Standard Add-in for AutoCAD and Inventor provides two unique configuration files that determine Data Standard sheet behavior. Modify these behaviors to suit your design workflow.

Note: This topic applies only to the Data Standard add-in for Inventor and AutoCAD.
The following behaviors are defined in the Data Standard configuration files.

Configuration File Details

There are two unique configuration files for the Data Standard Add-in for AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Inventor.cfg
  • AutoCAD.cfg

You can find both of these files in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\<Vault edition>\Extensions\DataStandard\CAD.

File Elements

The configuration files are in XML format. Use a text editor or an XML editor to modify element values in the file.

Note: Most of the elements in the files are the same for Inventor and AutoCAD. However, some elements are only valid for either Inventor or AutoCAD. There are also small differences between some elements, depending on the file.

PathDefinition

FileNameDefinition

PropertyDefinitions

ShowCheckinDialog

SkipForProperties

SupportedFileTypes

TitleBlock