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  • DECO 2015

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    I was hoping that I could retire DECO now that Vault Data Standard has support for custom objects. Unfortunately, DECO still has one feature that Data Standard does not. DECO overrides the “new” command with custom content. Data Standard lets you create another new command, but the default new is unchanged. It’s a subtle difference,…

  • Vault Collaboration

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    If you just got a Vault Collaboration tattoo, I’ve got bad news for you.  The product is no longer there in the 2014 release.  The 2014 product line consists of only Vault Basic, Workgroup and Professional. Oh well, at least my Google Reader tattoo will never go out of style. I will be focusing on…

  • DECO 2014

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    Time to start updating my apps. The first on the list is DECO (Design Editor for Custom Objects). Not only is this a must-have when using custom objects, but it gave me a chance to play with the new grid control in the Vault SDK. If you are unfamiliar with DECO, have a look at…

  • File Catalog app

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    Here’s my latest Vault app. It creates a File Record, which is a copy of a file’s property data. I created for people who want to delete a Vault file but keep the meta-data around. I’m sure there are other uses too. Anyway, have a look a the demo video.

  • The post-AU blog article

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    AU is now over, and I’m almost fully recovered. My limp is barely noticeable and my right eye is mostly in focus. It will take a few more weeks for the slot-machine ringing noises to fade away, but that’s to be expected. This is a good time to go over Vault API related topics from…

  • Vault University

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    I’m once again thankful to be going to Autodesk University this year.  I’m always impressed by how much I learn.  Officially, my job is to teach the Vault API and represent Autodesk.  But I always come back with new perspectives and new ideas.  For example, the vLogic and DECO apps were a direct result from…

  • DECO – Custom UI without Custom Code

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    Take one last good look at yourself in the mirror…because I’m about to rock your face off. Introducing Deco, the Design Editor for Custom Objects. Deco lets you define your own custom object UI without the need for custom code.

  • Vault is “Insanely Configurable” Too 2

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    Welcome to part 2 of my articles on custom objects. In part 1, I went over the UI features. Now I will go over the API features, which is where the real fun begins. If you want some sample code, have a look at my Discussion Thread app.

  • Discussion Thread app

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    Change Orders have a feature where you can have a discussion threads on each object. I thought it would be neat if you could do the same thing with files and items. I also promised a sample app using Custom Entities, so here it is.

  • Vault is “Insanely Configurable” Too

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    It looks like Brian Schanen is only blogging about PLM 360. So that leaves it to me to explain the Custom Entity feature in Vault Professional 2013. It’s probably better this way. Although you can create Custom Entities without API programming, it’s like setting off fireworks in the daytime. You just don’t get the full…