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Exploring the Autodesk Vault PDM to Fusion Manage PLM Connector
Apr 30, 2026Engineering data rarely stops with engineering. When Autodesk Vault (PDM) is connected to Fusion Manage (PLM), design information can flow beyond CAD into the broader product lifecycle. In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, Jose Paredes-Clara will explain and demonstrate why connecting Vault and PLM matters and how it helps organizations share product data more effectively across teams.
Jose will demonstrate Autodesk’s turnkey Vault to Fusion Manage connector, including how properties are easily mapped, how items synchronize between systems, and how PLM can enrich engineering data with additional product information. You will also see how non-engineering departments can safely access neutral files like drawing PDFs and STEP files without direct access to Vault, along with key considerations around file-based vs item-based approaches.
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Standardizing Shared AutoCAD Content in Vault: Blocks & XREF Libraries
Mar 12, 2026AutoCAD teams rely on shared content every day — blocks, title blocks, standard details, XREFs — but without the right Vault structure, that shared content can quickly turn into duplicated files, broken references, and inconsistent designs.
In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, we’ll show you how to properly configure both an AutoCAD Block Library and an AutoCAD XREF Library Folder inside Autodesk Vault. You’ll learn how to centralize shared content, prevent duplicate file storage, control reference paths, and ensure every project points to the correct, approved files.
We’ll walk through how blocks and XREFs behave when checked into Vault, how to structure shared libraries, and what settings matter most for long-term scalability. Whether you’re cleaning up an existing environment or planning a new Vault implementation, this session will help you build a cleaner, more reliable foundation for AutoCAD collaboration.
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Configure Part Numbering Schemes in Autodesk Vault
Feb 26, 2026Setting up effective part numbering schemes in Autodesk Vault is critical to streamlining your data management process and avoiding file naming conflicts. In this session Data Management Team Lead, Jason Courtemanche, walks you through how to configure both automated (dumb) and smart numbering systems, including tips on planning, testing, and avoiding common pitfalls.
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- How to access and create new Vault numbering schemes
- The difference between smart numbers and auto-generated (dumb) numbers
- How to set up prefixes, delimiters, and metadata
- When and why you should pre-plan a numbering scheme for growth
- What changes are allowed before and after a scheme is used
- Best practices for avoiding duplicate file names and managing revisions
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Simulation World at Synopsys Converge
Mar 11, 2026The Synopsys User Group (SNUG), and Simulation World will come together in one powerful event – Synopsys Converge 2026 – on March 11-12 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, blending leadership insights, technical deep-dives, and cutting-edge simulation. There will be more than 100 technical sessions with an emphasis on chip design, verification and, simulation & analysis, presented by industry experts.
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AI in Manufacturing: What’s New at Autodesk & What You Can Do Today
Jan 29, 2026AI is rapidly reshaping the manufacturing world; and Autodesk is leading the charge. As a close partner working directly with Autodesk, KETIV will be at the front of these releases, helping you understand and adopt new capabilities as they emerge. Join the KETIV Customer Success team for an easy-to-follow session that explains what’s coming, what matters, and what you can do right now with AI in Autodesk.
We will walk through the latest AI developments from Autodesk University, highlight the tools already making an impact, and show how teams can prepare for the next phase of intelligent automation. You will leave with strategies to strengthen your data, streamline your processes, and build readiness inside your organization.
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Autodesk Inventor Drawing Automation Basics
Dec 11, 2025Get started with automating your drawings using the Inventor API. In this session, Philip Cox, Senior Application Engineer at KETIV, will walk through the basics of developing in both iLogic and Visual Studio, and show how to programmatically add views, tables, Sketch Symbols, and more using Inventor’s API.
To spice it up, fellow Application Engineer Justin Cao will join as “a typical end-user” who’s just learning automation in a classroom-style virtual environment. You’ll see the kinds of questions that come up early on and how to approach drawing automation step by step, so you can start applying the same ideas in your own projects.
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Managing Change Across the Lifecycle: PLM vs. PDM Explained
Dec 18, 2025Change management is critical to product development success, but the tools you choose can make all the difference. In this session, we’ll explore why managing change in a PLM system offers greater flexibility, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration compared to traditional PDM approaches. Learn the key differences between Autodesk Vault and Fusion Manage, and discover how PLM enables comprehensive workflows, impact assessment, and seamless integration with ERP and suppliers.
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Configuring User and Group Permissions in Autodesk Vault
Jan 22, 2026Solid Vault administration starts with clear and intentional access control. In this session, Donny Hayes from KETIV’s Data Management team walks through how to set up users, groups, and permissions in Autodesk Vault the right way—so your team has the access they need, and nothing they shouldn’t.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of user creation and authentication, then move into role assignments, group configuration, and how to use groups to manage lifecycle states and folder access. You’ll see where permissions actually live, how they interact, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that lead to security gaps and administrative headaches.
This session is perfect for Vault administrators, IT leads, engineering managers, and anyone responsible for keeping data secure and workflows running smoothly across Vault Professional, Vault Basic, or Vault Workgroup.
Walk away with a cleaner, more organized Vault environment—and a clear path to maintaining it.
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Autodesk Inventor Power-Hour
Nov 20, 2025We’re packing three of our most talked-about Autodesk Inventor sessions into one action-packed hour. Think of it as a greatest-hits set list for anyone who wants to draft faster, automate the repetitive work, and build smarter design tools inside Inventor.
Here’s what we’ll dig into:
EZ-UCS for Inventor
Stop wrestling with awkward workplanes and coordinate systems. This utility makes it dead simple to place and manage user coordinate systems exactly where you need them—no gymnastics required.Developing iLogic Add-ins
You’ve probably written iLogic rules. Now take the next step: build your own reusable add-ins so those rules become real tools your entire team can rely on.VSCode Snippet Templates for Automation
Say goodbye to re-typing the same logic over and over. We’ll show how to use snippet templates to build faster, cleaner, and more consistent automation from the jump.This is a fast-moving, practical session meant for Inventor power users, automation-curious engineers, and anyone who wants to spend less time clicking and more time designing. Walk away with tools, templates, and tactics you can put to work immediately.
Bring your coffee. We’ll handle the power.
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Installing Vault Pro Server and SQL
Nov 13, 2025It’s time to lay the groundwork for your PDM environment. In this combined session, Jose Paredes-Clara from KETIV’s Data Management team walks through the full setup process—from preparing your SQL Server instance to installing and configuring Autodesk Vault Professional.
We’ll start with the foundation: how to choose the right SQL Server edition, install a new instance (or upgrade an existing one), and make sure it’s tuned and ready for Vault. From there, we move into the full Vault Professional installation journey. You’ll see how to grab the installation media, run prerequisite checks, apply updates, create your first Vault, and deploy the Vault client to your users.
If you’re an IT admin, CAD manager, or anyone responsible for getting Vault up and running in your environment, this gives you the complete, start-to-finish workflow. No guesswork. No skipped steps. Just a straightforward walkthrough to get your Vault server installed correctly and confidently the first time.
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Automate Autodesk Vault with Categories and Item Lifecycles
Oct 23, 2025Get a practical walkthrough of how categories drive automation in Autodesk Vault. See how to auto assign lifecycles, revision schemes, and properties the moment files land in Vault, and when to use file workflows vs item workflows. You’ll leave knowing how to set rules that cut clicks, prevent mistakes, and keep engineering moving.
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Structure file and item categories to standardize metadata and behavior
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Auto assign lifecycles, revision schemes, and user defined properties on check in
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Build smart assignment rules using system properties like Provider and exclude visualization files
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Decide between file lifecycles and item lifecycles based on BOM needs
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Use items to view BOMs and quantities without opening CAD and watermarked drawings for clear communication
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Avoid conflicts by ensuring a file is governed by only one lifecycle and test rules safely with include dependents
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Enabling the Digital Thread: Product Data Exchange and Orchestration Across the Enterprise
Oct 16, 2025Disconnected systems slow everything down — from engineering change orders to customer deliveries. In this session, we’ll show you how to eliminate re-keying, reduce scrap, and get accurate product data where it’s needed across ERP, ECM, MES, and beyond. You’ll learn how KETIV DataBridge synchronizes Vault, Fusion Manage, and other tools to these core business systems so leadership gains real-time oversight, teams move faster, and customers get better service.
What you’ll learn:
- The hidden cost of information silos and manual handoffs
- How to create a true digital thread connecting engineering to the enterprise
- Real-world examples of DataBridge automating BOMs, files, and change processes
- Steps to modernize processes and boost profitability
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