Key features of Autodesk Vault

Vault product data management (PDM) software helps you manage your design and engineering data, improve collaboration, and take control of your product development processes.

Autodesk Vault Professional interface showing design work in progress

Direct CAD integration

Manage CAD data in one familiar interface. Autodesk design tools integrate with Vault PDM.

Data reuse and design automation

Save time by easily copying designs and reusing, replacing, or copying components.

Concurrent design

Enable multiple team members to make concurrent designs from one central location, with safe, simultaneous access to data.

Enterprise scalability

Eliminate the need for object ownership and simplify your replication environment.

Job processor

Take the burden off CAD user workstations by using the job processor utility to process files.

BOM management

Create and maintain a more accurate and comprehensive manufacturing bill of materials (BOM).

Shared views

Share native files with external collaborators while protecting IP. Review, mark up, and track comments.

Project sync

Automatically or manually synchronize files from a folder in Vault with a folder in a cloud drive.

Duplicate search

Combine properties filtering with geometric search capabilities to improve duplicate search workflows.

Enterprise integrations

Streamline collaboration and productivity using Vault Data APIs to integrate Vault with PLM, ERP, and other systems.

Thin client

Access and view design data, BOM, and change orders using only your web browser and Vault credentials.

Remote access

Work with design and engineering data anywhere using the Vault client and mobile app with Vault Gateway.

What’s new in Vault 2026

The latest release of Vault PDM software will help accelerate your overall design creation and data management experience.

New features of Vault 2026

NEW

Project and data archive

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Manage large amounts of data more easily with the ability to archive data when designs and projects are completed or obsolete.


NEW

Trash bin

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Avoid losing essential files that are accidentally deleted. Trash bin provides temporary storage and settings that allow users to restore deleted data.


NEW

Hyperlink user-defined property (UDP)

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Add a clickable URL hyperlink or email address in user-defined properties for greater convenience.


NEW

Set job to top priority

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Give users the ability to move critical jobs to the top of the queue when there is urgency.


NEW

Automatic account disablement

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Set an expiration date for when a user will no longer need access to Vault or its data. On that date, their account will be disabled automatically.


ENHANCED

Client configuration deployments

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Ensure consistency and compliance while minimizing confusion due to individual configuration errors. This feature now includes more areas in Vault to be deployed.


ENHANCED

Copy design

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Prevent accidentally copying library files and creating unnecessary duplicates​. Users can reuse library files on file selection or based on branch in the copy design grid​.


More features of Vault

PDM essentials

Direct CAD integration

VAULT PROFESSIONAL, VAULT BASIC
Vault integrates with your CAD software using an add-in. Use Vault to manage design and engineering data regardless of the file type, including files from Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, Moldflow, 3ds Max, and other popular software. (video: 2:19 min.)


Data reuse and design automation

VAULT PROFESSIONAL, VAULT BASIC
Rather than starting from scratch, use the intelligent search capabilities in Vault to quickly find the file you need. Save time by easily copying designs and reusing, replacing, or copying components. (video: 1:18 min.)


Concurrent design

VAULT PROFESSIONAL, VAULT BASIC
Allow team members to participate in the design process concurrently on the same project or assembly from one central location with safe, simultaneous access to data. (video: 1:47 min.)


Deploying client configurations

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Ensure consistency and compliance while minimizing confusion due to individual configuration errors.


Document control

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Automatically publish and manage DXF and STEP files from CAD files within the design release process.


Backup and restore

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Back up your Vault environment with more flexibility. Selectively back up vault and library databases to reduce the time and space required for the backup process.


Fast data searching

VAULT PROFESIONAL, VAULT BASIC
Find what you need when you need it with advanced intelligent search capabilities, saved searches, and shortcuts.


Easy administration and configuration

VAULT PROFESSIONAL, VAULT BASIC
Vault products are easy to deploy and configure. Get the benefits of effective product data management right away.


Productivity

BOM management

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Create and maintain a more accurate and comprehensive manufacturing BOM. Every time a file with a BOM is assigned an item, a BOM is generated in Vault for that item and BOM details differ depending on what the item represents. (video: 2:41 min.)


Inventor model states and properties

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Use the power and flexibility of Inventor model states and instance properties in Vault to work faster and more efficiently without having to go back to Inventor. (video: 2:04 min.)


Inventor design data and template management

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Easily manage and deploy Inventor design data and templates to users directly from Vault.


AutoCAD and Vault

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Focus on your design tasks while viewing important design data and data management workflows for optimum efficiency. (video: 1:23 min.)


Modern user interface

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Experience a user interface with a modern dark and light look and feel. (video: 1:08 min.)


PDF property management

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Synchronize model properties automatically and conveniently during the creation of a PDF file.​


Email notifications on lifecycle transitions

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Work efficiently with automated email notifications alerting team members as designs progress through lifecycle states and need their attention.


Peer review for lifecycle state

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Enforce peer reviews for state changes to facilitate delegation of authority and increase transparency.


Duplicate search

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Quickly find duplicates using properties filtering and geometric search capabilities, and reduce cost of time wasted looking for files. Improve the quality of your data with duplicates reduction.


Job processor

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Take the burden off CAD user workstations by using the job processor utility to process files.


Enterprise scalability

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Eliminate the need for object ownership and simplify your replication environment. Set up a Vault environment for multiple, separate locations using the Vault replication process. Users can share files and collaborate efficiently.


Connected data and collaboration

Markups

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Collaborate by marking up designs to add and share comments, information, and suggestions for design changes. (video: 1:23 min.)


Thin client

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Perform read-access tasks and view design data, BOMs, and change orders using the convenience of a web browser and your Vault credentials. (video: 2:30 min.)


Mobile app

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Stay up to date on your projects and collaborate with your team on your mobile phone or tablet while away from your desktop computer. Vault mobile app allows you to take your design data with you onto the shop floor, on-site, or out to meet your customer. (video: 2:48 min.)


Project sync

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Automatically or manually synchronize files between Vault and cloud drives. (video: 2:13 min.)


Shared views

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Share native files with external collaborators while protecting IP. Review, mark up, and track comments. (video: 1:31 min.)


Vault Gateway

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Access Vault data securely when working remotely without the need for a VPN connection. (video: 1:38 min.)


Document management for non-CAD users

VAULT OFFICE
Vault Office integrates with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


Inventor read-only mode

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Get more control in how you view Inventor files using Inventor read-only.


Enterprise integrations

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Streamline collaboration and productivity by using Vault Data APIs to integrate Vault with other business systems such as PLM and ERP. Connecting Vault PDM with enterprise systems reduces time-consuming manual entry, increases data reuse, and provides valuable business insights.


Plugins and add-ons for Vault New

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