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Data Exchange API

Control, share, and connect your data across teams and apps

Share complete or selective 3D model data seamlessly across BIM, CAD, and other business applications so you can collaborate better with the tools you use. Manage your shared data through a common cloud environment, Autodesk Docs. Quickly query the data you need with our cloud API. For more advanced solutions, use our SDK to build custom software integrations that enable you to send and receive exchanged data.

Code samples

Explore practical examples that demonstrate specific functionality implementation and build upon the existing code to customize it according to your needs.

Connectors

Exchange data using our app connectors, plug-ins tailored to the tools you use and the sharing patterns that support your cross-app and cross-team workflows. You can download them from the Autodesk App Store.

Inventor® 2023

Streamline product design and simulation by facilitating data sharing between Autodesk® Inventor® and other applications.

Civil 3D® 2023

Share models and properties between Autodesk® Civil 3D® and other applications to boost data exchange efficiency and support project collaboration.

Revit® 2024

Easily transfer data between Autodesk® Revit® and mutiple applications to promote cross-platform collaboration and provide detailed-level sharing of design data.

Grasshopper

Share Grasshopper models and their properties to be utilized across a wide range of software platforms, providing a more detailed level of information exchange. 

Dynamo

Optimize design data exchange of Dynamo models and their properties with multiple applications for a more comprehensive level of collaboration.

Revit® 2023

Enable data transfer between Autodesk® Revit® and other applications, supporting building information modeling tasks.

Power Automate

Accelerate data exchange through simplified distribution of Power Automate flows and related elements with other software to promote collaboration and efficient workflows.

Rhino

Create interoperable workflows by sharing granular design data in a neutral format with different stakeholders, projects, and applications.

AutoCAD

Maximize direct data exchange between Autodesk® AutoCAD® and various software platforms, aiding in 2D and 3D design and enhancing collaboration and data efficiency.

Power BI

Integrate data between Power BI and other applications to support data analytics and business intelligence.

Navisworks

Facilitate data exchange with Navisworks, aiding in project review, coordination, simulation, and analysis.

SolidWorks

Transfer SolidWorks models and properties for a granular-level exchange of design data that enhances inter-platform collaboration.

Community and support

Whether you're an experienced Data Exchange user or just starting out, this is a good place to ask questions, share tips, connect, and learn from others.