Chapter 04 - AutoCAD, Save New File, Edit File, and Save Copy

Introduction

In Chapter 01, you learned that Data Standard added a workflow to start new files in Vault Explorer based on vaulted templates. AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical users may continue to launch new designs in their CAD applications, respectively. Data Standard for AutoCAD/AutoCAD Mechanical supports the initial save of a drawing by a customizable dialog. Business logic added as rules automate input or guide the user in filling metadata. Like handling legacy files in the Vault Explorer application (see Chapter 02), AutoCAD data standard rules also check existing drawings during each save event for compliance.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the primary workflow options of creating new AutoCAD drawings, saving and check-in to existing Vault folders or projects (enforced check-in or check-in on demand)
• Learn how to configure Data Standard and Vault user-defined Property mappings for AutoCAD
• Learn how to extend the configuration to support AutoCAD Mechanical Block Attribute mapping
• Learn how to extend an AutoCAD Data Standard Dialog definition
• Get insights on background processes and additional access points, allowing you to customize this AutoCAD - Vault workflow to your company's needs

Exercises

• Exercise 1 - Select a Title Block Type
• Exercise 2 - Complete Setup Title Block with Field Mapping
• Exercise 3 - Complete Setup for Title Block with Attributes

See VDS Tutorial - Chapter 04.pdf for the full workflow documentation, including step-by-step instructions to complete all exercises.

Watch the YouTube Video Documentation - Vault Data Standard Tutorial - Chapter 04, Exercise 1.