Add a new entity class to your vault by creating a custom object definition.

1. In the Autodesk Vault Client, click Tools >Administration >Vault Settings.

2. In the Vault Settings dialog box, select the Custom Objects tab and click Configure.

3. On the Configure Custom Objects dialog, click New.

4. Enter a new Display name for a Custom Object. This name is used in the Vault User Interface when the new Custom Object is displayed.

   Note: A display name and plural display name are required because the Vault uses both contexts throughout the interface. Since there is no universal way to make a name plural, the administrator needs to insert the value upon creation.

5. By default new custom objects use object-based security. This can be customized by configuring different permissions for individual users and groups. For more information, see File, Folder, Items, and Custom Object Security.

6. New Custom Objects can use any icon file (*.ico). Defining four different sizes of the icon will provide the best looking icons throughout the Vault interface (16x16 , 32x32, 64x64, or 128x128). If only one size is defined, it is stretched or compressed to fit each size. If no icon is available, the Use default Custom Object icon should be selected.

• Hover the cursor over preview field to preview how the icons appear in the Vault interface. If the images do not show up as clearly as desired, reconfigure the .ico file for a more appropriate image size.