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What sets Sovelia Vault apart from Autodesk Vault? In this blog post, we explore how Sovelia Vault complements Autodesk Vault by introducing smarter automation, bespoke customisation, and added flexibility to streamline your workflows.
Autodesk Vault vs Sovelia Vault: A Smarter Approach to Data Management and Automation
Autodesk Vault is a powerful Product Data Management (PDM) solution designed to efficiently manage, track, and organise engineering and design data throughout its lifecycle. Key features include robust document control, version tracking, and seamless collaboration across teams.
With the release of Vault 2025 Professional, Autodesk introduced enhanced Peer Review capabilities. This collaborative quality assurance process allows team members to review and provide feedback on design files before they progress through workflows or are approved for production—helping to catch errors early and improve design integrity.
Sovelia Vault, built as an advanced automation layer for Autodesk Vault, significantly extends its functionality. It introduces deeper customisation, greater control, and enhanced flexibility—most notably enabling a true "four-eye check" for peer reviews. This ensures that documents are reviewed by at least two individuals before moving forward, strengthening compliance and quality control.
Feature Comparison: Autodesk Vault vs Sovelia Vault
| Functionality | Autodesk Vault | Sovelia Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger Point | On lifecycle transition before other actions | Configurable within action sequence |
| Execution Location | Client only | Client or job processor |
| Rule Application | Defined per transition state | Defined in action sets across multiple states |
| Rule Updates | Must be changed in every transaction | Single update applies across actions |
| Property Comparison | Limited to user attempting state change | Supports any property, computed values, fixed text, or current user |
Why Sovelia Vault Offers a Competitive Edge
Sovelia Vault delivers superior adaptability by allowing rule-based actions to span multiple lifecycle states, reducing manual updates and streamlining workflows. Its advanced property comparison capabilities enable broader validation criteria, going beyond the limitations of Autodesk Vault’s default settings.
Autodesk Vault’s standard peer review process has constraints—particularly when job processor actions alter file versions, making it difficult to enforce a reliable multi-stage review. Sovelia Vault overcomes this with configurable checks and automation that support rigorous quality assurance protocols.
In Summary
Sovelia Vault enhances the foundational features of Autodesk Vault by introducing powerful automation, deeper customisation options, and greater flexibility for property validation and peer review processes. For organisations seeking scalable automation and tailored configuration, integrating Sovelia Vault with Autodesk Vault delivers measurable improvements in efficiency and control.
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