Why AutoCAD Electrical Users Need Autodesk Vault

Unlock the Full Potential of the AutoCAD Electrical with Autodesk Vault

CAD software is an essential tool for creating electrical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and many other forms of electrical design. Built specifically to create and modify electrical designs, the Electrical Toolset in AutoCAD (formerly AutoCAD Electrical) provides purpose-built design tools that help eliminate errors and provide accurate information to manufacturing, allowing more time for design and engineering. 

Using the Electrical Toolset in AutoCAD with Autodesk Vault can significantly improve efficiency, collaboration, and data security. Yet, many Electrical organizations and Electrical toolset users aren’t embracing Vault in the way Autodesk Inventor and mechanical engineers are. Autodesk Vault’s powerful tools streamline electrical design workflows, reduce errors by improving collaboration, and improve overall productivity for better design outcomes.

Key Benefits of Using Vault with the Electrical Toolset

Centralized Data Management:

Store all your electrical design files, including drawings, schematics, and component libraries, in a centralized location, eliminating the need to search through multiple file folders. This reduces the risk of file loss, version conflicts, and outdated information.

• Manage all aspects of an electrical design including WDL and WDP files and related drawings
• Extract and organize complex BOM data
• Leverage advanced search capabilities to quickly find specific files or projects

Enhanced Collaboration:

Autodesk Vault facilitates seamless collaboration with several team members working on a project at the same time. Using Vault with the Electrical toolset for drawing management and version control keeps everyone up to date with the latest project information, eliminating costly rework. With Vault you can:

• Keep track of all design changes
• Review how projects have progressed and revert to previous versions if needed
• Have a secure, shared repository for all drawings and project data

Streamlined Workflows with Project Manager:

Working with Autodesk Vault and the Electrical Toolset helps you easily manage complex projects, track project progress, and identify potential issues early. By connecting Vault to the Electrical Toolset, the Project Manager tool allows you to seamlessly work between both environments without interruption. Use Project Manager to:

• Log in and out of Autodesk Vault
• Check Projects in and out of the Vault 
• Check out and edit individual or multiple project files 
• View the status design drawings to let you know if a drawing you are currently working on has been updated by another team member 

By embracing Autodesk Vault, Electrical Toolset users can significantly enhance their workflows by reducing errors and improving collaboration. From accelerating project timelines to safeguarding design data, Vault empowers electrical design teams to work smarter, not harder.

Hagerman & Company specializes in product data management (PDM) implementation services that can be customized to your project needs. From basic quick-start services to more complex integrations, we can ensure the success of Vault PDM at your organization.

Contact us to learn more.