Quick Start Guide to Autodesk Digital Workplace
Building the Future
Autodesk Digital Workplace is a secure, cloud-based solution that enables teams to collaborate seamlessly, access high-performance virtual desktops, and streamline workflows. Delivered to EBA customers as LTIMindtree Worktop, it was originally designed for Autodesk’s internal teams, Digital Workplace has expanded to support enterprise customers, offering optimized tools for demanding 3D design and make workflows.
Whether you’re managing teams as an Enterprise Admin, configuring tools as an Organization Admin, or accessing your virtual desktop as a User, Digital Workplace is designed to simplify and accelerate your work. This guide provides an easy-to-follow overview of key roles and steps to get started quickly, ensuring you have the tools you need to bring your vision to life.
Overview of Roles
Digital Workplace operates through three main roles, each designed to support your organization’s workflows:
Enterprise Administrator: Oversees the enterprise setup, creates organizations and assigns organization admins, and manages the relationship between the customer enterprise, Autodesk and LTIMindtree.
Organization Administrator: Configures images with software tools, assigns users, and manages project-specific collaboration spaces.
User (Worker): Accesses virtual desktops pre-configured with the software and settings needed for their role.
Enterprise Administrator
The Enterprise Admin is the key business leader responsible for managing the enterprise account. They ensure smooth operations by setting up and assigning Organization Admins.
Key Responsibilities
Set up organizations: Create and manage organizational accounts within the enterprise.
Assign Organizations and Organization Admins: Delegate administrative access to manage organizational settings and tools.
Assign Back-up Enterprise Admins: Assign a back-up EA to ensure continuity if the primary administrator is unavailable.
Monitor usage: Access real-time reports to review resource consumption and activity logs.
Delegate tasks: Assign backup Enterprise Admins to maintain continuity during absences.
Quick Steps
Log in to the Enterprise Admin Portal using your Autodesk Account.
Navigate on the left-hand side panel to create organizations, assign Back-up Enterprise Admins, grant access to Permitted Web Pages, read Reports, and view the Activity Log.
Monitor activity and resource usage through the admin dashboard.
Organization Administrator
Organization Admins are technical leads who configure tools, manage user assignments, and ensure teams have the resources they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Create Image Templates (AITs): Configure reference images containing Autodesk and third-party software, customizations, and updates.
Onboard Users: Add members to Digital Workplace, ensuring they are set up and ready to be assigned to virtual desktops.
Assign Desktop Pools: Allocate onboarded users to virtual desktops based on location (e.g., West Europe) and project requirements.
Set Up Workplaces (Optional): Create virtual spaces for collaboration, assigning users when needed.
Quick Steps
Log in to the Organization Admin Portal using your Autodesk Account.
Navigate on the left-hand side panel to create AITs, assign Workplaces, create Companies, onboard Members, and view the Activity Log.
Set up Desktop Pools and assign users to the appropriate resources.
User
Users are at the core of Digital Workplace, accessing pre-configured virtual desktops to work efficiently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
Access virtual desktops: Log in to the User Portal to select and use your assigned desktops.
Continue where you left off: Work with saved settings, configurations, and software versions from your last session.
Cloud data access: Seamlessly access your files and data from your enterprise’s integrated cloud platforms, including Autodesk Docs, OneDrive, and more.
Work from anywhere: Connect securely on any device with an internet connection of 3 Mbps.
Quick Steps
Check your email for an auto-generated invitation to the User Portal.
Log in using your Autodesk Account and start working on your assigned virtual desktop. Logging in for the first time may take 10 to 15 minutes, but subsequent logins will be seamless.
Ensure a minimum internet connection of 3 Mbps for optimal performance.
Autodesk Digital Workplace is your gateway to secure, high-performance virtual desktops that empower teams to collaborate, design, and create from anywhere. By following this guide, you’ll have everything you need to get started and make the most of your Digital Workplace experience.