Autodesk Data Exchange is a new service that facilitates interoperability between Autodesk and non-Autodesk products, helping you to unlock your data and share the right data with the right stakeholders at the right time. The powerful API allows you to access the granular data in exchanges and integrate the Autodesk Data Exchange service into your pipeline and use it as a data exchange stack. In this class, we will briefly look at the client-side workflow of Autodesk Data Exchange, and then we'll look at the tools made available to developers to help them tap into that workflow. The tools made available by the Autodesk Data Exchange team vary based on complexity, allowing you to either just access the granular data in exchanges, or go beyond that and build your own connectors that will allow custom workflows to read and write data into exchange context.

The AEC Data Model API enables access to data that is more detailed than anticipated, significantly enhancing possibilities for data verification and data management. In our session, we will present several case studies on data verification using the AEC Data Model APIwith Excel and Power BI, as well as data management using the AEC Data Model API and the Revit API. Additionally, data verification is also possible with the Data Exchange API,and we will briefly explain the differences between the Data Exchange API and the AEC Data Model API.

We hear and see the word "data" all the time. But what does it really mean? Does it even mean anything? Who needs data? Why do you need to collect data? Why is data important, really—it's not BIM . . . is it? Here are 4 questions that facilities managers should ask themselves: How often do you get handed the actual FM data needed for your PM program? How many hours did it take your team to populate the FM data from your last building project? Where is the data you received from your last BIM project? Where are your current operations and maintenance manuals kept and maintained? Now, think how you would deliver this data. Are you delivering this data? Do you want to deliver this data? We will explore all these options in this lecture. We will also discuss whether you need BIM to have data.

Your drawings contain a potential gold mine of information. But are you getting the most out of them? In this class, you'll learn to dig deep into your drawings using the powerful Data Extraction tool. You'll learn how to easily extract golden nuggets of data, and then easily reuse that data in a variety of ways. Together, we'll build automated Index to Drawings sheets and coordinate tables. We'll even combine AutoCAD data and Microsoft Excel data to unleash the power of your AutoCAD DWG™ files.

"At last year’s Forge DevCon, we looked at our approach to developing a data platform built for a future where design and make have converged . . . a future where accessing, modifying, and connecting data at any phase in your project or product lifecycle have become critical to success . . . a future that becomes more and more of a reality every day. Come check out the progress we’ve made on the Forge Data platform, where we’re heading in the future, and how you can leverage Forge Data for your business."

Are you interested in using building information modeling (BIM) data through dashboards to drive projects forward? In this session, product managers from Data Exchange and Revit software will share how you can unleash your AEC data and connect to Power BI without the use of plug-ins or the need to export data from Revit and other tools. Learn to set up powerful dashboards enabling you to connect data from various models or projects so you can make data-driven decisions for your project and your business. We will invite a customer to share a success story using Power BI, so you have real-world examples of how BIM and dashboards can play together nicely. You'll also learn about the road maps and product strategies for both Data Exchange and Revit when it comes to granular data capabilities.

Join Eyrus COO and Co-Founder Hussein Cholkamy and Head of Partnerships and Strategy Steve Baret as they present “How data enhances data center project’s construction workforce efficiency.” Attendees will learn how data can be used to enhance workforces and site security for data-center projects. Leaders need resources to help simplify and create easy solutions to maximize their outcomes and understand jobsite trends. Insert data management. Managers have the option to tailor specific needs and goals with cloud-based data to fit their project requirements. From scheduling and hours worked in real time to workforce visibility knowing when and where workers are on site, data provides the tools needed to succeed, as well as ensuring there are tools to guarantee site safety and security. With customizable reporting, data centers have been simplified to adapt to demands and establish a source of truth to help all stakeholders understand where project performance is in real time.

In this session, we'll introduce GraphQL and explore how it is being used to deliver the promise of "granular" data. As you have heard before, Autodesk is investing heavily in cloud data with Autodesk Fusion (manufacturing), Autodesk Forma [architecture, engineering, and construction; building information modeling (BIM)], and Autodesk Flow (media and entertainment) industry groups. At the center is also the Data Exchange API that allows data to be shared in a specific and durable way. From authoring to access, this class will explain the details about each software system, and how to use the GraphQL API to access the data. We'll also cover the fact that data can easily be accessed across each of the information models, and via Data Exchange.

As Design and Make come closer together, the ability to access and modify data throughout all phases a project or product life cycle are becoming critical for success. Access to designs, and the information they contain, is critical for downstream applications and users to do their jobs, but are difficult to access using today’s technology.. Learn how we are building the Forge Data Platform will enable you to make those connections, and enable applications and users anywhere in the design lifecycle to contribute to the design. The Forge Data Platform will help you manage, modify, share and collaborate on data from any application that exposes an API to access its data.

Join us to see how GOLDBECK used the new AEC Data Model and Data Exchanges offered by Autodesk Platform Services to democratize data access across departments and different applications. Our session will highlight how we access data from native software tools using Data Exchange, reducing the need for manual data drops and empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions based on a single-source-of-truth AEC Data Model. With AI-based prompts powered by ChatGPT, we will illustrate dynamic ad hoc queries, enabling users to find, access, and consume model data in a new, intuitive way (for example, "Show me the CO2 footprint of all windows”). Our real-world examples showcase interactive data visualization and collaborative platform services that allow you to provide relevant data to different project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Learn how to harness innovative technology with the AEC Data Model API and Data Exchange API to streamline workflows, break down data silos, and make data available everywhere.

About $2 trillion, that’s the amount of money the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry lost due to bad data—data that is inaccurate, inaccessible, and incomplete. In the industries Autodesk serves, data is a critical lifeline for project decisions and Automation, Integration, & Customizations. But all too frequently, that data is not easily accessible, or, even worse, the available data is simply bad. Across the globe, the ability to use data in an insightful manner is no longer a nice-to-have. It has become a primary source of competitive advantage. Furthermore, with acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for data is increasing exponentially. Those who use their data to make informed decisions and gain performance insights will ultimately emerge as leaders in their industries. Meet the leaders behind the industry data models to learn more about how Autodesk will solve top customer problems.

Exchanging data between applications is a favorite problem in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). We risk undersharing and oversharing, we worry about working on different versions of a project, and we find our data formats have become compatible! While desktop software systems are the powerhouses driving design and engineering workflows, we need to communicate beyond our desks, often through rapidly changing distributed cloud interfaces. We've been talking about reading and writing data to a shared cloud in Autodesk Forma software for a while—and now it’s time to get our hands dirty! Follow along on your laptop or just enjoy the show. We'll walk through how Forma data is structured and why it’s structured this way, and then we’ll use Dynamo to read and write data from the desktop to the cloud. No skills in Dynamo are needed, but if you can, feel free to follow along. Dynamo will be used to show programmers and nonprogrammers the way that Forma data can be created, edited, and searched from really any application or environment.

Your drawings contain a potential gold mine of information. But are you getting the most out of them? In this class, you'll learn to dig deep into your drawings using the powerful Data Extraction tool. You'll learn how to easily extract golden nuggets of data, and then easily reuse that data in a variety of ways. Together, we'll build automated Index to Drawings sheets and coordinate tables. We'll even combine AutoCAD data and Microsoft Excel data to unleash the power of your AutoCAD DWG™ files.

Discover how to use the AEC Data Model API to access and use your Revit model data more effectively. Learn how this cloud-based API lets you extract precise information from Revit models. Understand how to connect to the AEC Data Model API with GraphQL, enabling stakeholders across your organization to interact with model data without opening Revit. This session will walk you through building a complete application that accesses Revit data through the cloud API, processes it with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify optimization opportunities, and creates actionable dashboards. You'll learn practical implementation techniques for AI-enabled tools that empower team members across disciplines to interrogate model data through intuitive interfaces. The session will cover GraphQL query structure, authentication, data processing, and modern AI integration approaches that transform technical complexity into accessible insights.

Design-and-make projects are complex. They generate tons of files and versions, which leaves Autodesk customers to build bespoke collaboration pipelines to share files that are costly to translate, transfer, and store. These files/versions need to be manually reconciled, which results in loss of time and money. On top of that, files present a threat to our customers' intellectual property since the entire design file needs to be shared with a contractor just to access the relevant subset that the contractor should work on. It's quite apparent that we need better design-make data management. Introducing Autodesk Data Models! By breaking up files into valuable bits of data stored and managed on the Autodesk Data platform, we provide YOU, our valued customer, with a source of truth that you can rely on to build better workflows to achieve your goals. In this panel discussion, we will talk about what Autodesk Data Models are, why they are important, and what value gets unlocked for each industry.

Data is no longer just a byproduct of our projects—it’s their very foundation. In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, data represents both the memory of our companies and the raw material for future innovation. It transforms experience into insights, enabling us to deliver quality outcomes and pave the way for tomorrow’s AI-driven workflows. How can we make data truly trusted, structured, and seamlessly flowing across teams, tools, and platforms within a robust common data environment (CDE)? To address these challenges, we’ve created an integrated and scalable solution that combines automated auditing, smart visualization, and seamless communication. Our approach ensures consistency, traceability, and quality of BIM data throughout the project lifecycle, and it supports measurable outcomes and benefits to new stakeholders. During the session, we’ll present a real-world project where this solution was successfully deployed and validated. We’ll reveal key performance metrics demonstrating its effectiveness.

Your drawings are a potential gold mine of information. Learn how to get the most out of your AutoCAD software drawings using the powerful Data Extraction tool. Learn how to build automated bills of material, drawing title sheets, coordinate tables and more. Learn how to extract data to AutoCAD software tables or Microsoft Excel files. This session features AutoCAD.

Across the globe, individuals and companies are working together using various disciplines and tools to create remarkable products, buildings, and experiences for today and the future. With Data Exchange, distributed teams can easily share and consume geometry and parameter data without requiring access to the original design file or authoring app. Traditional data-sharing methods may result in incomplete translations, leading to time-consuming workarounds. Alternatively, using third-party plug-ins to capture the complete information being shared can also lead to problems. Come and see how Data Exchange connectors provide a durable solution for interoperability and collaborative work, resulting in better synchronization workflows for seamless design development. This enables teams to focus on essential aspects of the design rather than repetitive tasks, conserving their energy. This class will cover the creation of Data Exchange connectors and their seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

Explore the transformative approach of integrating Autodesk data models with the AEC Data Model API and Data Exchange API into a new building information modeling (BIM) data management system. This case study will explore practical applications and strategies for using these powerful tools to centralize and enhance data accessibility within BIM projects. Discover how this integration not only simplifies data management, but also ensures that all stakeholders—from architects to engineers—have immediate access to critical data, thereby enhancing collaboration, accuracy, and efficiency in building projects. Through real-world examples, we'll demonstrate the steps and outcomes of adopting Autodesk's comprehensive data ecosystem, highlighting the seamless flow of information and its impact on project success.

The Fusion data management experience has come a long way. We are the pioneers of cloud-based CAD/CAM, breaking new norms in the industry. Offering easy access to your data from anywhere, anytime, and on any machine. The past few years have shown the true benefit of cloud-based data. It's imperative to enable individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time, staying connected with their projects even when working remotely. Now, we're working on connecting your data together on a common data platform. We're expanding on our APIs, and making sure that relevant data is captured and retained through the entire design-to-make process. Join us as we explore data management improvements that have been recently released, as well as those currently being explored in research and development in the area of data management for Autodesk Fusion, ranging from the data management integration with the desktop client to the web client, from the base product to the Manage Extension.