If you're already using Autodesk Vault Professional, you've made the right decision. Vault is one of the most robust engineering data management platforms on the market.
But here's the uncomfortable truth:
Most organisations are only using a fraction of what their Vault data could actually do for them.
That's where MinuteView comes in. MinuteView doesn't replace Vault—it unlocks it.
Vault Manages Data. MinuteView Turns Data Into Outcomes.
Autodesk Vault Professional excels at secure data management, version control, lifecycle states, and permissions. These are critical capabilities for any engineering organisation.
But Vault was never designed to:
- Automate complex engineering workflows
- Generate downstream deliverables at scale
- Enforce publishing standards automatically
- Integrate deeply with enterprise systems
- Provide modern dashboards and web-based reviews
MinuteView exists to bridge that gap.
Automation That Actually Scales (Without the Pain)
One of the biggest challenges engineering teams face is manual repetition: exporting PDFs, creating DWFs, DXFs, STEP or IGES files, publishing drawing packs, and running the same tasks again and again.
MinuteView introduces a fully headless automation engine that runs independently of the Vault Job Processor.
What that means in practice:
- No logged-in desktop sessions
- No fragile job processor PCs
- No "why did this stop overnight?" failures
- No reliance on a single power user
Automations run reliably, securely, and continuously—as true server services should.
Calculate how much time task automation could save your team
Parallel Processing = Faster Engineering Outcomes
Traditional Vault-based automation solutions execute jobs one at a time, often forcing companies to deploy multiple machines just to keep up.
MinuteView runs automations in parallel.
That means:
- Multiple jobs executing at once
- Faster turnaround times
- Significantly reduced hardware requirements
- Predictable, scalable performance
For many organisations, this alone results in immediate infrastructure cost savings.
See how much you could save with parallel processing
Standardised Publishing You Cannot Achieve in Vault Alone
Anyone can "make a PDF." MinuteView ensures every output is correct, compliant, consistent, and repeatable.
MinuteView gives you full control over:
- Plot configurations
- CTB / STB files
- Sheet ordering
- Naming conventions
- Metadata-driven publishing rules
Engineering standards are enforced automatically—not by policy documents or training sessions.
This level of publishing control simply does not exist in Vault by itself.
Turn Vault Metadata Into Business Logic
Vault metadata shouldn't just describe files—it should drive decisions.
MinuteView uses Vault properties as automation logic:
- Lifecycle state determines outputs
- Category determines workflow paths
- Client metadata controls publishing standards
- Project data drives notifications and approvals
Your data stops being passive and starts actively working for you.
Modern Dashboards (No RDLC, No Pain)
Vault's legacy RDLC reporting makes insight slow, rigid, and hard to maintain.
MinuteView replaces this with:
- Live dashboards
- Configurable views
- Real-time reporting
- Web-based access
No redeployments. No outdated reports. No specialist report developers required.
Web-Based Reviews Without Vault Licences
One of the most powerful extensions MinuteView adds is web-based review and markup.
Reviewers can:
- Receive notifications
- Review documents in a browser
- Mark up files
- Approve or reject content
All without installing Vault, holding a Vault licence, or installing CAD software.
This dramatically reduces licensing costs, review cycle times, and training overhead.
Seamless Enterprise Integration
Engineering data doesn't live in isolation.
MinuteView integrates with:
- Microsoft Teams
- Email and calendar systems
- Bluebeam
- Cloud platforms
- ERP, CRM, and enterprise content systems
Vault becomes a connected system, not a silo.
The ROI Is Usually Immediate
Most engineering organisations underestimate how much time they lose every week on manual exports, repetitive publishing, administrative overhead, and waiting for reviews.
Our ROI calculators help you understand:
- How many hours you're losing every week
- What that time is actually costing your business
- How quickly automation pays for itself
For many teams, the numbers are eye-opening.
Explore our ROI calculators:
- Task Automation ROI Calculator
- Job Processor Replacement ROI Calculator
- MinuteView Mesh ROI Calculator
Vault Professional Is the Foundation. MinuteView Is the Multiplier.
Whether you're a small engineering team, a multi-office organisation, or a global enterprise, the story is the same:
If you already trust Vault with your data, you should be using MinuteView to activate it.
MinuteView turns Autodesk Vault Professional into:
- An automation platform
- A publishing engine
- A collaboration hub
- An enterprise integration layer