ACE Autodesk Vault & Product Data Management 3

Question 1

What is the primary role of the Autodesk Data Management Server (ADMS) Console in a Vault deployment?

Accepted Answer

To administer Vault server settings, manage databases, schedule maintenance, and configure backups

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To browse and directly edit CAD files stored on the Vault server

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To synchronize the Vault filestore with Autodesk cloud storage automatically

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To generate geometry-based reports on the CAD files stored in the Vault

Question 2

In Autodesk Vault, what does the term 'filestore' (Vault Store) refer to?

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The folder on the server where the actual CAD file content is stored, separate from the SQL Server metadata database

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The Autodesk online marketplace where Vault add-ins and plugins are purchased

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A physical filing cabinet used to store printed drawing sets alongside digital data

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A temporary client-side cache that holds recently accessed files for faster retrieval

Question 3

When performing a full Vault backup, which two components must be backed up together to guarantee complete recovery?

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The SQL Server database (metadata) and the filestore (file content storage folder)

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The Vault client application binaries and the local workspace folder on each workstation

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The user profile configuration files and the Vault workspace folder

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The Vault add-in DLL files and the host CAD application installation

Question 4

In Autodesk Vault's security model, how are permissions to transition files through lifecycle states typically controlled?

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Administrators define roles and assign specific lifecycle transition permissions, so only authorized roles can advance files through approval stages

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Any user with Read access can advance any file to any lifecycle state

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Only users who are listed as external collaborators can release files

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Only the original creator of a file has permission to change its lifecycle state

Question 5

What does Vault's 'Property Mapping' feature accomplish when integrated with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD?

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It synchronizes custom iProperty or attribute values between the CAD file and the Vault database automatically on check-in and check-out

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It maps GPS coordinates from the design location to the Vault file record

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It creates visual color-coded property tags overlaid on 3D geometry in the viewport

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It automatically converts property values between metric and imperial unit systems

Question 6

How does the BOM management feature in Autodesk Vault Professional differ from a standard CAD-generated BOM?

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Vault Professional maintains an item-based BOM stored in its database that can be edited independently of the CAD file structure and synchronized with ERP systems

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Vault's BOM only works with AutoCAD drawing files and cannot process Inventor assemblies

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Vault's BOM feature automatically submits purchase orders to suppliers when quantities are updated

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Vault's BOM is restricted to a single flat level and cannot represent multi-level assembly hierarchies

Question 7

What is the recommended sequence for upgrading Autodesk Vault to a newer version to ensure data integrity?

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Back up the Vault database and filestore, upgrade the ADMS server first, then upgrade the Vault client software on all workstations

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Install new client software directly over the existing installation on each workstation without touching the server

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Uninstall all Vault components, reformat the server drive, and perform a completely fresh installation

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Export all managed files to a shared network drive, then reinstall Vault from scratch and re-import