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  1. Select Connections > Add connection.

  2. Select Autodesk Data Management as the platform on the Add connection modal.

  3. Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.

  4. Test the connection to ensure SkySync can connect using the information entered.

  5. Select Done.


Add connection modal - Autodesk Data Management

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Field

Description

Required

Display as

Enter the display name for the connection. If you will be creating multiple connections, ensure the name readily identifies the connection. The name displays in the application, and you can use it to search for the connection and filter lists.

If you do not add a display name, the connection will automatically be named “AutoDesk Data Management (OAuth 2.0).” SkySync recommends you add a custom name if you will be creating multiple AutoDesk connectors you need to readily identify. 

Optional

Client ID

Enter the client ID that needs to be used to access the platform.

Required

Client Secret

Enter the client secret that needs to be used to access the platform.

Required

Account ID

Enter the account ID for the account that needs to be accessed.

Required

Region

Select the region: US or EMEA.

Required

Connection Test Succeeded

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Features and Limitations

Platforms all have unique features and limitations. SkySync’s transfer engine manages these differences between platforms and allows you to configure actions based on Job Policies and Behaviors. The information below is platform specific. Use the Platform Comparison tool to see how your integration platforms may interact regarding features and limitations. 

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The sample code below shows how to create a job for an Autodesk connection created to connect as a standard user.

Note

When creating a job with Autodesk, you must select the project and then the project directory when configuring the job location paths in order to transfer content. Otherwise the job will fail with an "Unknown failure" error.

POST {{url}}v1/jobs

Code Block
{
    "name":"Simple Job",
    "kind": "transfer",
    "transfer": {
      "transfer_type": "copy",
        "source": {
            "connection": { "id": "Source connection ID" },
            "target": {
                "path": "/sourceDocumentLibrary"
            }
        },
        "destination": {
            "connection": { "id": "Destinationautodesk Connection ID" },
            "target": {
                "path": "/destinationFolderproject/project directory"
            }
        },
        "simulation_mode": false
    },
    "schedule": {
        "mode": "manual"
    },
    "stop_policy": {
        "on_success": 5,
        "on_failure": 5,
        "on_execute": 25
    },
    "category": {
      "name": "Report {Name}"
    }
}

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