Autodesk Model Import

Overview

With OpenSpace BIM+, you can import a model directly from Autodesk Build or BIM 360 Docs. (If not importing from Autodesk, you would need to manually upload a BIM or 3D model file from a local drive.)

OpenSpace permissions

Autodesk permissions

• BIM 360:
  • Document Management -> Project Files Folder -> Permission settings: Assigned "View" permission level
• Autodesk Build:
  • Docs -> Project Files Folder -> Permission settings: Assigned Create "View + Download" permission level

Prerequisites

1. Enable the BIM 360 or the Autodesk Forma Build integration on your OpenSpace project.
2. Account Administrator to install OpenSpace App in BIM 360 Apps. (Onetime setup.)
3. Sign in to your OpenSpace account with Autodesk SSO. (Note: If you log in to OpenSpace via email/password or a different SSO, then you will not be able to import a model from Autodesk.)

How to use Autodesk Model Import

To import a model for the first time:

1. Log in to OpenSpace via Autodesk SSO, either at the login page, your Profile avatar, or the Integrations tab in Project Settings (Site Admin and Org Admin only).
2. Navigate to the Project Settings of the desired project.
3. If BIM 360 or Autodesk integrations are not yet activated and connected to the corresponding project in Autodesk, this step must be completed before moving on to the next step. See the prerequisites section above.
4. Click on the Upload BIM tab and select Autodesk Import.

5. Select the desired file.

4. Click Import.
5. When the file completes processing, your model will arrive in our alignment queue where it is aligned to sheets that have captures. The alignment turnaround time is 1-12 hours. You can also perform self-serve model to sheet alignment by clicking Align in the Sheets Aligned section.

How to update a model to a new version when available from BIM 360 or Autodesk

Logging in via Autodesk SSO and having the project linked to BIM 360 or Autodesk via the Integrations tab are both still required for updating to a new model version.

1. When our system detects that a new version of your imported model is available from Autodesk (BIM 360 or Autodesk), the Update button for that model’s row in the BIM+ tab of Project Settings will be activated. Site and Org Admins have permissions to click that button and import the latest version of that model.

2. If the imported model is the latest version, the Update button will be disabled and a “Model is latest version” hover message displays.

FAQ

What are integration requirements for importing a model from Autodesk?

In order to use this feature, you must:

• Be logged in via Autodesk SSO.
• Link the OpenSpace project in the integrations tab in Project Settings to the associated BIM 360 or Autodesk Build project. See the “How to” section above for more details.

Does this feature work if the user logs in with Procore or PlanGrid SSO, and/or if the project is linked to a Procore project or PlanGrid?

Yes! OpenSpace BIM+ supports the ability to have multiple integrations active at once. 

Does this feature support cloud/workshared models?

Yes! Autodesk Model Import in OpenSpace BIM+ supports the import of Revit Workshared models.

Is this feature a “live view” or a two-way “sync” of my models in the BIM 360 or Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro/Model Coordination module?

No. The Autodesk Model Import feature enables you to upload (via cloud-to-cloud import) a model that’s been published to the Autodesk Document Management / Docs module into OpenSpace. There is no live sync.

What if I receive an error message when importing a model?

When uploading or importing multiple files, you’ll see status windows that let you know of errors such as unsupported format or invalid point cloud project selection. See our list of compatible file types in this Autodesk article.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to the OpenSpace Support team at support@openspace.ai.