Autodesk BIM 360
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Overview
The Autodesk BIM 360 connector in DryvIQ enables you to analyze, migrate, copy, and synchronize files between your Autodesk BIM 360 account and cloud storage repositories, as well as on-premise network file shares. The first step is to create the Autodesk BIM 360 connection by providing the connection information required for DryvIQ to connect to the platform. The connector can be created using any user account with permissions to access the content.
Adding the DryvIQ App
You must add the registered DryvIQ app to your Autodesk BIM 360 account before you create a connection in the DryvIQ Platform. You will not be able to successfully create a connection if you do not add the app.
Log in to your Autodesk BIM 360 account as the Account Administrator.
Click Apps on the top menu bar.
Locate and select the SkySync app (DryvIQ’s previous name).
The “SkySync” app page displays.
Click Add to BIM 360.
Click Authorize to grant DryvIQ access.
You can proceed to creating the connection in the DryvIQ Platform.
Create Connection | User Interface
Select Connections > Add connection.
Select Autodesk BIM 360 as the platform on the Add connection modal.
Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.
Test the connection to ensure DryvIQ can connect using the information entered.
You will see a "Connection test succeeded" message at the Add connection modal when DryvIQ establishes a connection. (If you don't see this message, verify the information you entered.)
Select Done.
Add connection modal - Autodesk BIM 360
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.” DryvIQ recommends adding a custom name if you will be creating multiple connectors that you need to identify easily. | Optional |
Client ID | Enter the client ID that needs to be used to access the platform. | Required |
Client Secret | Enter the client secret needed to access the platform. | Required |
Account ID | Enter the account ID for the account being used to create the connection. | Required |
Region | Select the region: US or EMEA. | Required |
Connection Test Succeeded
Features and Limitations
Platforms all have unique features and limitations. DryvIQ’s transfer engine manages these differences between platforms, allowing 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.
Files and Folders
Below is a list of supported and unsupported features, as well as additional file/folder restrictions for the Autodesk BIM 360 connector.
Supported Features | Unsupported Features | Other Features/Limitations |
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File size maximum: N/A | ||
Timestamp preservation | Invalid characters: \ / < > : " | ? * ` \n \r \t \f ¢ ™ $ ® | |
Author/Owner preservation | Path length maximum: 255 | |
| Segment path length: N/A | |
| Restricted types: N/A | |
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Author/Owner Preservation
When Autodesk BIM 360 is the destination platform, author/owner preservation is not supported.
When Autodesk BIM 360 is the source platform, author/owner preservation is supported only for destination platforms that support this attribute.
Path Lengths
Autodesk does not impose restrictions on the total path length. However, segment path lengths are limited to 255 characters. Segments are delimited by a forward slash (/). For example, <max 255 characters>/<max 255 characters>.
Path Requirements
When the Autodesk connection is the destination connection for a migration project, you must select the “Project Files” folder or deeper as the destination path. Attempting to use a path above the “Project Files” folder will result in an error similar to, “New files must be created within an existing project folder.”
Timestamp Preservation
When Autodesk BIM 360 is the destination platform, timestamp preservation is not supported.
When Autodesk BIM 360 is the source platform, timestamp preservation is supported only for destination platforms that support this attribute.
Create Connection | REST API
Create a basic Autodesk connection using the sample POST below. Replace the “name” and “auth” values with the values that apply to your Autodesk connector.
POST {{url}}v1/connections/ |
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{
"name": "display name goes here",
"platform": {
"id": "autodesk-bim360"
},
"auth": {
"client_id": "client ID",
"client_secret": "client secret",
"account_id": "account ID",
"region": "region"
}
} |
Create a Job | REST API Job Configuration Example
The sample code below demonstrates how to create a job for an Autodesk connection established as a standard user.
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 |
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{
"name":"Simple Job",
"kind": "transfer",
"transfer": {
"transfer_type": "copy",
"source": {
"connection": { "id": "Source connection ID" },
"target": {
"path": "/sourceDocumentLibrary"
}
},
"destination": {
"connection": { "id": "autodesk Connection ID" },
"target": {
"path": "/project/project directory"
}
},
"simulation_mode": false
},
"schedule": {
"mode": "manual"
},
"stop_policy": {
"on_success": 5,
"on_failure": 5,
"on_execute": 25
},
"category": {
"name": "Report {Name}"
}
} |