Generate File Numbers in Inventor

Generate a file number for a single file or multiple files in Inventor.

To generate a file number for a new file, a numbering scheme must be enabled in the Autodesk Vault client. You must also be logged into a vault before performing the Save or Save As function.

Note: Refer to the Autodesk Vault client for more information.

Generate the File Number for a Single File

1. Make sure you are logged into a vault.
2. Save the file for the first time or select the Application icon in Inventor and then select Save As.

   The Generate File Number dialog opens.

3. Select the numbering scheme that you want to use from the Scheme drop-down menu.
4. Change any values in the free text Number fields or select existing options from a list.
5. Click Save to save the file with the new name.

Generate the File Number for Multiple Files

1. Make sure you are logged into a vault.
2. Save the files for the first time or select the Application icon in Inventor and then select Save As.

   The Generate File Numbers dialog opens. The file names generated by the application are listed in the Original Name column.

3. Select the numbering scheme that you want to use from the Select Scheme drop-down menu for that file.

   OR

   Select a scheme to apply to all of the files from the Select Scheme for all files drop-down menu.

4. Change any values in the free text New Name fields or select existing options from a list.
5. Click Save to save the files with the new names.