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.

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.

Engineering change orders

Easily manage engineering change orders (ECOs) with an intuitive workflow.

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

Extend the value of your data by integrating PDM with other business systems such as PLM and ERP.

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 2025

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

New features of Vault 2025

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PDF property management

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


NEW

New copy design in Vault Basic

VAULT BASIC
Reduce time and cost with new functionality in Vault Basic that lets you copy existing designs and update them, rather than starting from scratch.


NEW

Criteria-based basic search

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Improve basic search capabilities by defining and applying search filters.


NEW

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.


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Deploying client configurations

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


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Purge enhancements

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Keep your Vault environment continuously optimized and your file storage use under control with automated file purging.


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Vault account password enhancements

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Easily configure settings for Vault account password compliance and security.


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Thin client enhancements

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Enjoy more administrator customization options, improved workspace navigation, improved sorting behavior, and enhanced markup viewing capabilities.


More features of Vault 2025

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.)


Copy folder

VAULT PROFESSIONAL
Easily start new projects by copying previous project folder structures.


Automated CAD formats for 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.