We don’t want you to miss any updates! Below you’ll find a recap of all APS blog posts published since our last recap—including new API releases and exciting improvements.
Announcements
Introducing Autodesk Assistant: A New Way to Work with APS
One of the most buzzworthy topics from DevCon is here: Introducing Autodesk Assistant, the AI interface for the Design and Make platform. It's already transforming workflows across products like Revit, Fusion, Forma, Civil 3D and more. Find out how to access the tech preview.
More Visibility and Control with APS Quota Notifications
Proactive APS quota notifications can now alert administrators when their team is nearing or has reached its API quota—so they can take action before apps are affected. Learn more here.
Revit Automation Jobs Now Start Faster During Peak Usage
We've added pre-provisioned capacity, so your Revit jobs now start sooner, even during peak demand. Nothing changes in your workflow or your pricing. See how it will benefit you.
Secure Service Account OpenAPI Spec Is Here
The OpenAPI specification for the APS Secure Service Account (SSA) API is now available in YAML format on our GitHub repository. See how this spec unlocks a range of workflows—and learn where to find it.
Success Stories
Driving Climate-Resilient Coffee Production with Digital Twins
Blue Bird Coffee used Autodesk Forma Site Design and APS to simulate tree planting, optimize shade coverage, and make data-driven sustainability decisions. See their results.
Industry News
Design & Make Marketplace: Why Discoverability Matters More Than Ever
The Design & Make Marketplace is more than a catalog. It's an ecosystem, making it easier to access specialized expertise across design, construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing, directly within workflows. Learn why it matters and see an exciting new solution.
The AI Era Demands a Platform Revolution
People are rapidly moving away from standalone tools and embracing platforms. Ready to understand what the platform revolution means for your organization? Check out this blog.
APS and Remote Development Environments
Remote development environments are a great fit for APS. Learn what they are, explore the main options available, and get a quick end-to-end walkthrough using one of our samples in this article.
API Releases
Data Exchange in Model Coordination Now in Private Beta
We’re working on an integration to support Data Exchanges in Model Coordination. Participants in the Private Beta will have early access to new capabilities and the opportunity to provide feedback. Learn how to join.
Data Exchange Live: Join the Private Beta Waitlist
Real-time cross-tool collaboration is here via Data Exchange Live. You can be one of the first to move from versioned publishing to live sessions for Revit and Rhino3D workflows. Learn more and join the private beta.
Efficient Incremental Data Sync with Data Connector Delta Extraction
We are pleased to announce the public beta release of delta extraction for Data Connector, also known as Change Data Capture (CDC). Get the updated documentation and learn how to submit your feedback.
Code Samples & Tutorials
Building APS Applications with Svelte and SvelteKit
Svelte and SvelteKit are a natural fit to help streamline your stack when you’re building APS applications. See the code and get a sample app you can clone and run.
Adding APS Credentials in n8n
You can use low-code platforms like n8n to create quick integrations and automations between APS and Autodesk Forma. Explore how to connect n8n with Autodesk Forma in this blog.
Your Agent Just Learned to Code APS
We created a way for agents to find, read, and synthesize APS docs without the headaches of ChatGPT or Claude Desktop chat sessions. Learn how to install the skill and let your agent write the files.
Experimenting with AI-Assisted Road Design Check Options
Integrating AI into your Design Check workflows unlocks your design data more than APIs alone. This article shows you how to check a road dwg design stored in Forma Data Management. Explore three approaches here.
Three Ways to Open Revit Cloud Workshared Models in Automation API
When working with Revit Cloud Workshared (RCW) models in Automation API for Revit, there are a few ways to reduce execution time. Compare three approaches and see real performance results.
Events
AU 2026: The Design & Make Conference
Join the community building the future of Design and Make to tackle real-world challenges and explore new technologies. Leave with strategies, skills, and a community that lasts long after AU ends. Register today.
AU 2026 Platform Leadership Forum
After a sold-out event last year, the Platform Leadership Forum returns even bigger for 2026. This pre-conference, half-day event is happening Sept. 14, from 12–6pm. Add it to your pass today.
Fall Developer Accelerators
We have multiple upcoming APS Developer Accelerators in the U.S. and Europe in the fall of 2026. Space is limited, so apply early for these free, hands-on coding events:
- Denver, Colorado – October 13–15
- Dublin, Ireland – October 20–22
- Oslo, Norway – October 20–22