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Teams, data, and workflows connected in a cloud-based common data environment built for AECO.

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Forma Data Management Essentials is a cloud-based project workspace that helps AECO teams manage, organise and share project files. It provides core cloud collaboration capabilities such as document storage, drawing and model viewing, markups and issue tracking while connecting AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D to consistent, accessible project data.

Forma Data Management Essentials is designed for drafters, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and others who work in supported versions of AutoCAD, Revit or Civil 3D and need a simple, cloud-connected way to manage and collaborate on project data.

Forma Data Management Essentials includes core cloud-based document management and collaboration capabilities, such as centralised storage, browser-based drawing and model viewing, markups, issue tracking and controlled sharing.

Forma Data Management includes everything in Forma Data Management Essentials plus advanced capabilities such as document approvals, metadata-driven workflows, automation, Insights and API access.

Forma Data Management Essentials is designed as a simple starting point for AECO teams. Forma Data Management supports more advanced project controls and workflows.

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Desktop Connector lets you work locally with Forma Data Management and Forma Data Management Essentials cloud data. Open, edit and save files on your computer while changes sync automatically to the cloud. It supports design file references and offline work, syncing updates when you reconnect.

Desktop Connector is required for desktop-to-cloud workflows in Forma Data Management and Forma Data Management Essentials.

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Forma Data Management Essentials is included as an entitlement with eligible standalone subscriptions of AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D. It is also included with the Product Design and Manufacturing Collection and is not available as a standalone product.

In Forma Data Management Essentials, Covered Content can be primarily stored on the Australia, Canada, EU, Germany, India, Japan, UK or US regional offerings. For further information or guidance on determining where your projects are hosted, review the Autodesk Regional Offering detailed FAQ.

Forma Data Management Essentials is a cloud-based solution accessed through a web browser and does not require a specific operating system.

For detailed information, refer to the Forma Data Management Essentials system requirements.

Yes. Customers can purchase a Forma Data Management licence at any time. No data migration is required. When licensed, advanced capabilities become available within the existing hub and projects.