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The Autodesk BIM 360 connector in SkySync DryvIQ allows you to analyze, migrate, copy, and synchronize files between your Autodesk BIM 360 account and cloud storage repositories and on-premise network file shares. The first step is to create the Autodesk BIM 360 connection by providing the connection information required for SkySync DryvIQ to connect to the platform. The connector can be created using any user account with permissions to access the content.
Creating a connection using OAuth 2.0 authentication requires different information than connecting to an account that doesn’t use this authentication. Review the table below to ensure you have the information required to create the connection.
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Create Connection |
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User Interface
Select Connections > Add connection.
Select Autodesk Data Management (OAuth 2.0) as the platform on the Add connection modal.
Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.
Select Sign in with Autodesk Data Management (OAuth 2.0).
On the Sign In modal, enter the email address and click Next.
Enter the password and select Sign In.
Select Allow access when prompted to authorize the connection.
You will see a "Connection test succeeded" message on the Add connection modal. (If you don't see this message, repeat the sign in and authorization steps above.)
Select Done.
Add connection modal - Autodesk BIM 360 (OAuth 2.0)
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Field | Description | Required |
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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 BIM 360 (OAuth 2.0).” SkySync DryvIQ recommends you add a custom name if you will be creating multiple Autodesk connectors you need to readily identify. | Optional |
Platform API client credentials | Required | |
Use the system default client credentials | Select this option to use the default SkySync DryvIQ client application. | |
Use custom client credentials | Select this option to use custom client credentials provided by your administrator. When selected, two additional fields will be available to enter the credentials. | |
Client ID | This field displays only when you select Use custom client credentials. This value will be provided by your administrator. | Optional |
Client Secret | This field displays only when you select Use custom client credentials. This value will be provided by your administrator. | Optional |
Autodesk Sign In
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Authorize Application
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Connection Test Succeeded
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Features and Limitations
Platforms all have unique features and limitations. SkySync’s DryvIQ’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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When Autodesk BIM 360 is the source platform, timestamp preservation is supported only for destination platforms that support this attribute.
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Create Connection |
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REST API
The following GET will return a target URL. Use this URL to log in to the Dropbox for Business account to authenticate and create the connection. Make sure you connect using an Administrator account.
Create New AutoDesk Dta Management Connection using OAuth 2.0 |
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GET {{url}}v1/connections/platforms/autodesk-bim360-oauth2/new |
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Create a Job |
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REST API Job Configuration Example
The sample code below shows how to create a job for an Autodesk connection created to connect as a standard user.
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