22 Jan 2025

January News Recap

Autodesk DevCon Europe, May 20-21, 2025, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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

Registration is now open for Autodesk Europe DevCon 2025
 

Join 700 coders and digital leaders May 20-21 in Amsterdam at Autodesk's premier event for software developers and business innovators. With two days, 70+ expert classes, workshops, networking opportunities, and more. Register before March 7th and save 50%.  Learn more and register today.

ACC/BIM 360 Assets API general availablity
 

ACC/BIM 360 Assets API provides read/write access to the data stored Assets module of Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Build, which allows you to track your project’s assets and equipment from design to handover. With Assets, you can easily maintain an inventory of job site equipment, conduct inspections, document defects, and generate asset-related issues for quick resolution. Read more on our blog.

Automated Creation of a Data Exchange using GraphQL Mutation API

Before, if your pipeline required creation of exchanges from certain (e.g. Revit) models, you had to manually do that by going to ACC, selecting the file, selecting the view and triggering creation of the exchange. With addition to Data Exchange GraphQL API of this new functionality, it is now possible not only to automate all this, but also it opens the way to more complex workflows.  Head to our blog to learn more.

Best Practices for developers using Autodesk Platform Services APIs

APS APIs offer powerful tools for developers to integrate, extend, and innovate within the Autodesk ecosystem. Whether you’re building applications for design, engineering, or construction, following best practices ensures smooth and efficient API usage. These guidelines help avoid common pitfalls, streamline workflows, and reduce time spent troubleshooting issues. With improved application performance and secure integrations, developers can focus on creating impactful solutions, driving innovation, and delivering value to their users and stakeholders. Read more.

Enhanced support for ADN members

We have great news for our Autodesk Develpoer Network (ADN) members.  We now have a new method for submitting your requests, a new Help Center with blog summaries and announcements, and more.  Check out this post for more details. 
 

ACC Data Connector API updates

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Data Connector API has a few small, yet useful updates including extraction of multiple projects, date range for activities in recureent jobs, filtering by project status and others.  Learn more.

New Year updates to Data Exchange Connectors

We are happy to share the latest updates in the Data Exchange connector ecosystem including a new positioning feature and updates to the Inventor, Rhino and Tekla connectors. Read more on our blog

 

Breaking Changes

AEC Data Model API: Deprecating "Revit Element ID" Property

Attention AEC Data Model API users. Autodesk is planning to deprecate one property, “Revit Element ID,” in the AEC Data Model API. If your application uses this property, you will need to update your code. Please update your application by October 1, 2025.  Learn more

Reminder: Changes are coming for APS in the Australia Region

 Autodesk is making changes to certain APIs that access data stored in Australia region. These changes that will go into effect March 1, 2025 may impact your existing application. Find out more.

Code samples and tips

How to use the Tandem API to retrieve asset data
Using Fragments in GraphQL Queries

Customer stories

ioLabs AG, utilizing Autodesk Viewer and other Autodesk technologies, developed a comprehensive digital twin of the suissetec Campus. They seamlessly incorporated ESRI technology for the GIS scale, enhancing the project's scope with advanced spatial analysis capabilities—a feature that is quite unique in the industry. Learn more.

 

Events

Unleash the future of Generative AI: join the APS Acclerator in collaboration with AWS

Autodesk Platform Services (APS), in partnership with AWS, is thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind APS Accelerator event focused on Generative AI. This intensive, week-long program will take place in the vibrant city of New York City, offering a unique opportunity for developers, innovators, and creators to build groundbreaking solutions using the combined capabilities of APS and AWS. Find out more and secure your spot

Join us for the APS Accelerator in Malaga, Spain, March 24-28

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

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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