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Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

matt.howeW2JM2 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:26:02 GMT

Hi everyone,

We have just recently incorporated the new standard data folder/file format within Vault.

We predominately use the the multi-sheet format for our wiring schematics which can be in excess of 100 .dwg's, linked to the over arching .wdp file. It has been tricky for our engineers to review individual drawings in pdf after approval, for any mark-ups which come through later in the project. With this in mind and we have opted to combine the project in ACADE and then upload this to vault as a combined pdf, which can be reviewed for mark up purposes.

The question we have is this:

Is it possible to use the design review mark-up function for AutoCAD Electrical schematics seen within Vault? I understand it can be used on individual drawings. But, if the drawings where combined as a .dwf then put into vault would it then show across the .dwg's also if it was opened by another user?

Thanks - Matt

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

CGBenner — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:47:47 GMT

@matt.howeW2JM2

Hi Matt.

Im not sure about what you are specifically asking, as I’ve never tried that, but I have worked with AcadE and markups in the past. What we did was to check in the .wdp from AcadE, and as expected all associated files would check in along with it. We then assigned an Item to the .wdp file. That created an Item with all of the associated .dwg files and all of the project support files. This made it easier to manage state changes and revisions across an entire electrical project, and we were able to do individual markups on the .dwf files for the drawings.

it does sort of force you into using Items, but even if you only used them for AcadE projects, it might make that a bit easier. Possibly something to consider?

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

matt.howeW2JM2 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:45:21 GMT

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your reply, and apologises for the lateness in mine.

I am struggling to understand the Items concept you are referring to?

Can you elaborate please?

Thanks - Matt

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

CGBenner — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:48:54 GMT

@matt.howeW2JM2

First, I should have asked what kind of Vault are you using? Basic, Workgroup or Professional.

Items are available only in Vault Professional.

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

matt.howeW2JM2 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:50:31 GMT

Professional.

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

CGBenner — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:52:43 GMT

@matt.howeW2JM2

In my response above, click on the hyperlink in the word Items. It should give you the whole rundown on what they are and how to use them. That should at least give you an idea whether or not you have any interest in going that route.

Re: Using design review for drawing mark-ups within Vault for .wdp extension files

matt.howeW2JM2 — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:54:49 GMT

Great stuff, thanks again Chris.

I have seen the Autodesk page on it also.

I will read it.