18 Mar 2024
March 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 early bird registration ends March 31
From automation to AI. Building design to BIM. Connecting workflows to interoperability. Don't miss Autodesk DevCon to learn how to do more with your data and digitally transform your business. Our flagship event will be in Munich, Germany, May 28-29. We also are hosting additional smaller DevConX events:
- Autodesk DevConX in Boston: May 14-15
- Autodesk DevConX Seoul: dates TBD
- Autodesk DevConX in Tokyo: July 5
- Autodesk DevConX Beijing: dates TBD, Virtual.
Register before March 31 for early bird pricing in Munich and Boston
If your APS app failed due to "CORS policy"
Due to security consideration, some of Autodesk Platform Services APIs implemented or are going to implement a security improvement. The APIs will not allow arbitrary origin for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, which means your request will be blocked with a CORS error. Check out this blog post for more info and how to address this error.
Model Coordination API: Removal of ScreenshotID field from Model Set View (v3)
Does your application use Model Coordination API with Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360 projects?Do you use Model Set Views? Autodesk plans to remove the screenshotId field on June 3, 2024. Learn more.
Viewer Performance Update: OPFS Caching
We're excited to announce that the APS Viewer introduces OPFS cache to improve model loading times. You will be experiencing much faster loading times if you’re using SVF2 as a viewing format. Learn more.
Code Samples and tips
Check out our latest code samples to jumpstart your application.
- Search Text in 2D Document by Autodesk.StringExtractor Extension
- APS Cost Analysis Demo
- Getting a Token with PKCE-Desktop App
- Camera mapping between APS viewer and Revit-Part I, restore viewer camera on Revit
- Camera mapping between APS viewer and Revit-Part II, restore Revit camera on Viewer
- Which SDKs are using OAuth V2
- Fetch Description Attribute of File Item of ACC and BIM360
Continue to learn more with all previous code samples here
Events
We want you to get the most out of Autodesk Platform Services. We're here to provide you the best learning opportunities and materials. From informal group chats, week-long events to 1 on 1 help, and beyond, we have a resource for everyone.
Upcoming Accelerators: Munich and London
Benefit from dedicated time to develop your Autodesk Platform Services application – with direct help and training from APS engineering experts in Munich, Germany and London, England.
Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partner Summit 2024, April 18, 2024
We are excited to host a hybrid, in person and virtual summit for our ACC integration partners on April 18, 2024. Highlights include latest ACC product updates and messaging and an overview of Autodesk Platform Services new endpoints, our API roadmap and an opportunity for feedback. Learn more and register today!
Join our free ACC API focused Online Training for software developers! April 23-24, 2024
Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Online Training is a free online training for software developers in the basics of APS development. Our developer advocates will live-code various APS applications and answer your questions as you follow their steps. This time, we focus on Autodesk Construction Cloud API (Project Admin). Register now
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.
Coffee Break
Every 2 weeks, join Autodesk Developer Advocates to chat about what's new and in development, over a cup of coffee.
The Doctor is In
Book an appointment with our team of experts and receive live answers to your technical or business questions. We're here to help!
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