We’re announcing an important update to the Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Forma API for Get RCM Linked Files.
What Changed
The Get RCM Linked Files endpoint now enforces Forma user permissions when retrieving linked Revit Cloud Model (RCM) files.
This enhancement improves security and ensures that API responses are aligned with the user’s actual access rights within Forma.
Impact
Applications calling the endpoint may now receive different results depending on the permissions of the authenticated user.
If a user does not have access to a linked file, that file will no longer be returned by the API.
Why This Matters
This update provides:
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Better alignment between API behavior and Forma permission models
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Improved security and data governance
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More consistent user access control across workflows
Recommendation for Developers
Developers should review applications that rely on the Get RCM Linked Files endpoint and ensure they properly handle permission-based filtering scenarios.
In particular:
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Validate user access before assuming linked files are available
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Update workflows that expect all linked models to be returned
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Improve error handling and user messaging where appropriate
Learn More
Should you have any questions or feedbacks, please contact APS Help.