18 Feb 2025

February News Recap

We don’t want you to miss any of this month’s updates. Below you’ll find a full recap of this month's major announcements, new code samples, documentation updates, events, and more.

Announcements

Autodesk DevCon Europe May 20-21 in Amsterdam Register by March 7 and save 500 EU
 

Join 700 coders and digital leaders May 20-21 in Amsterdam at Autodesk's premier event for software developers and business innovators. Gain firsthand insights from Autodesk Platform Services experts.  Check out some of our top classes.  Register before March 7th and save 50%.  Learn more and register today.

APS Developer Hubs-Introducing the Developer Admin role to Autodesk Platform Services

We are excited to announce the Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Developer Hubs feature to the APS Website. This new feature introduces the Developer Admin Role for better application and team management. This experience will benefit customers with large development teams or those who have multiple applications built with APS.  Find out more

Autodesk Vault Data API extends data accessibility

Check out this article on Engineering.com that highlights how companies can use Autodesk Vault Data API to customize a data management solution to streamline collaboration and productivity.

New ADN program benefit - complimentary Flex tokens

Get an allocation of free Flex tokens (depending on your user level) annually with your Autodesk Developer Network membership to aid you in your development and help you try out new APIs.  Learn more.

Breaking Changes

Design Automation API: enforcing OAuth Scope deadline extended to March 31, 2025

If you are using Design Automation API, please ensure that you are using OAuth code:all scope for your application’s authentication process. If you are not using the correct scope, you must update your application by March 31, 2025, after which any Design Automation API calls with a token generated without code:all scope will fail. Learn more

AEC Data Model API enforcing OAuth data: read scope beginning October 1, 2025

If you are using AEC Data Model API, please ensure that you are using OAuth data:read scope for your GraphQL queries. You are required to update your application by October 1, 2025, after which date any AEC Data Model query with a token generated without OAuth data:read scope will fail. Read more on our blog.

ACC Issues API: Maximum Length Changes

Autodesk is planning to change the maximum character limit allowed for the following three fields in ACC issue items through API: title, description, and locationDetails. This change will make the consistent maximum character limits applied to API and the web user interface (UI). Find out more.

Code samples and tips

Export IFC from RVT using Design Automation API for Revit-Part I
Export IFC from RVT using Design Automation API for Revit- Part II

Events

Explore Data APIs with our FREE APS Online Training, March 18-20, 2025

Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Online Training is a free online training for software developers to learn the basics of APS API. Our developer advocates will live-code various APS applications and answer your questions as you follow steps. Find out more and secure your spot

Join us for the APS Accelerator in Sydney, Australia, March 31-April 4

Ever wondered if an APS Accelerator was for you? Check out our comprehensive guide to APS Accelerators. At our Accelerators, attendees benefit from dedicated time to develop their Autodesk Platform Services application – with direct help and training from APS engineering experts.  Learn more and sign up

ACC Integration Partner Webinar-April 3, 2025

Hear about key updates to the Autodesk Construction Cloud, our APIs, program enhancements and sales/marketing strategies.  Sign up today.

ACC Integration Partner Summit-April 23, 2025

Join us for an exclusive in-person summit for Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners! Connect with Autodesk and industry leaders-including Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP AEC Solutions-and gain powerful insights to drive your success.  Register now.

APS Bengaluru Accelerator 2025 - Recap

Hear the latest and greatest from our last accelerator in Begaluru. See what APIs were used and what attendees built.  Head to our blog and check out a summary from our Bengaluru Accelerator in early February.

Autodesk Revit Webinars for ADN members

We have scheduled two webinars for the next major release of Revit: One for product features, and another that is API focused.
 
    • “Meet the Experts: What’s New in the Next Major Release of Revit” Webinar: February 25, 2025
    • “Revit API Updates for the Next Major Release of Revit” Webinar:  March 11, 2025
 
The Revit product team will demonstrate and discuss the features of the upcoming release. The attendees need to be under NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). All ADN members are welcome to attend. Please login to ADN extranet and register under the Events page.   
 

APS Tuesdays

Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Tuesdays is a free weekly webinar for anyone interested in powering digital transformations, digital twins, insightful dashboards, enterprise integrations, automations, and more. Come join our 45-minute introduction to learn the basics of Autodesk Platform Services, what people are building, and ways you can benefit. Learn more and save your spot here.

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