Generate File Number

Automatic file numbering allows you to easily organize your files with systematic naming schemes.

Note: This feature is available for the AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical Vault Add-ins.

When you are logged into a vault and enact the Save As function for a file, you can have the system automatically append a set of predefined characters to the file name based on the scheme configured in the Autodesk Vault client. This feature allows you to enforce file naming conventions and prevents duplicate file names from being created.

The default scheme is Sequential. Use this scheme to number files sequentially. Other numbering schemes can be designed in the Autodesk Vault client. See the Autodesk Vault client help for more information.

Generate File Number

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 As function.

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

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