28 Sep 2026

September News Recap

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 updates.

Announcements

Save the Date: Autodesk DevCon 2027 Is Coming to Barcelona

Autodesk DevCon 2027 will take place April 14–15 in Barcelona. More attendees than ever are expected to join us for two days of technical learning, industry insight, and collaboration. Save the date now and stay tuned for more information.

Everything You Missed at AU 2026

From expert AI insights at the Platform Leadership Forum to vibe coding in the Expo Zone, hands-on publisher showcases, and 38 in-person sessions, APS kept the energy high at AU 2026. Get the full recap here.

Data Model APIs Included with Subscriptions, Plus Flexible Ways to Scale

We’re aligning API access more closely with Autodesk product subscriptions. Pricing for Manufacturing Data Model APIs took effect on August 17. For AEC Data Model APIs, pricing will take effect on October 6, 2026. Get the full information.

Autodesk Is Building AI for Design and Make

At AU2026, we introduced Autodesk Assistant Builder, which lets you connect your agents, MCP servers, tools, and data to Autodesk Assistant. Discover what it can do.

Autodesk Assistant Transforms Discovery on the Design and Make Marketplace

With Autodesk Assistant on the Design and Make Marketplace, you can now simply describe the problem you're trying to solve for help navigating our ecosystem of over 4,000 products. Explore the capabilities.

Industry News

The Next Chapter of Interoperability Starts with Connected Data

Autodesk has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets and IP from BIMDeX, a technology provider focused on data interoperability. Explore Autodesk’s continued investment in interoperability and platform capabilities in the blog.

New & Evolving APIs

The New APS: A Developer Platform for the AI Era

At AU2026, we announced exciting new tools currently in beta: APS Workflow MCP sequences API calls. Fusion Compute MCP extends intent-driven building. And new compute options for Automation API are coming. Learn how to join.

Data Exchange Connectivity for Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation

We're opening private beta access to the Data Exchange Connector for Bentley OpenRoadsTM Designer and MicroStationTM, a direct connection to the Bentley design environment. Join the beta.

Build Event-Driven Workflows with AEC Data Model Subscriptions

A new subscription capability for the Autodesk AEC Data Model API is now available in public beta, allowing applications to receive real-time notifications when new AEC Data Model data becomes available. Explore the new capability.

Autodesk Data Exchange .NET SDK Reaches General Availability

Autodesk Data Exchange .NET SDK is a developer toolkit for building custom interoperability workflows that share your design data across Autodesk products and third-party applications. Learn how to get started.

Content Catalog API Is Now Generally Available

We’ve expanded the Content Catalog API from discovering and downloading BIM content into a broader platform for integrating with Content Catalog throughout the content lifecycle. Explore what you can build.

API Enhancements

Second-Round BuildingConnected API Enhancements

The second-round enhancements to the BuildingConnected API were released at the beginning of September: bid leveling, custom other-cost tracking, expanded visibility, and more. Read the highlights.

Third-Round BuildingConnected API Enhancements

Third-round enhancements to BuildingConnected API were also recently released, including private bid attachments, new V3 endpoints, batch retrieval, AI bid extraction opt-in, and more. Explore the updates.

Code Samples & Tutorials

Let AI Help Write Your Revit Code

The Revit API has 1000+ of classes spread across dozens of namespaces—too much for an llms.txt file. The best way to give your agent Revit API context is through an Agent Skill. Check out the blog to learn how.

Events

Accelerate Your Data & System Integrations in Denver

From October 13–16, 2026, you can join APS engineers in Denver, Colorado, for hands-on coding and expertise, free at cost. The theme of this Developer Accelerator is “Data & System Integrations.” Submit your APS project for consideration.

Build Side-by-Side With Experts in Oslo

Join our APS experts October 20–23, 2026, in Oslo, Norway, for a curated experience to create a working proof of concept of your APS project. They’ll help you troubleshoot issues with one-on-one support. Apply with a description of your APS project.

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