Vault Thin client watermark

[rush02112]

How do we go about forcing a watermark on printed files from the thin client showing the date it was printed?

we've run across issues with prints being printed way too far in advance and missing critical updates. We would love to get forced dates put on the prints to try and curtail this trend at our office.

[wayne.brill]

Hi,

I do not see a way to force a plot stamp on the plot from the Thin Client. You can add this suggestion on the Vault Idea station.

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Vault-IdeaStation/idb-p/2

If you use Vault Explorer to plot there are options that can add a plot stamp with the date. (add a watermark to)   I do not see a way to force every plot have the plot stamp.

The watermark for DWF files can be added by configuring a lifecycle state to add it. This watermark would not have the date of the plot however.

The Vault API does not have any methods for plotting. It is possible to use the API to download the file and then use the API of the CAD program to do the plot and add the time stamp or watermark. I believe at this time having your own custom plot command would be the only way to enforce a plot stamp.

Thanks,

Wayne