Open data bridges collaboration
Autodesk is committed to interoperability. See how seamless connections between people and software lead to smooth collaboration, fearless innovation, and an open AEC software ecosystem.
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Open, collaborative, and connected workflows video (2:49 min.)
Autodesk and IFC
See how you can improve interoperability and collaboration.
openBIM collaborative process from buildingSMART
Learn about the methods of neutral, non-proprietary data exchange through Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for AEC project teams and see how Autodesk is working to support them.
The Revit IFC manual
The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) are open standards for the exchange of BIM information across different software. Learn how to export, link, and open IFC files within Revit. IFC 4.0 update coming soon.
What our customers say
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openBIM aligns design teams for Athlete’s Village in Paris
To bring savings and deliver on sustainability, EGA relies on Revit and BIM 360 to support better interoperability with open data standards.
Image courtesy of Pichet-Legendre
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BIM in the fast lane: the Havelland Autobahn extension
Find out how openBIM and digital solutions from planning and construction to maintenance drove renovation of a busy trans-European transportation axis.
Image courtesy of Wayys & Freitag
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Expanding Oslo Airport with big-picture BIM
Learn how BIM-based collaboration, including the use of IFC, was a primary success driver in the expansion of this major international travel hub.
Image courtesy of Nordic Office of Architecture
BIM interoperability tools
Add-ins for Autodesk software that help you to meet interoperability standards.
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Autodesk Classification Manager for Revit
Assign classifications to multiple elements with a single click.
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IFC for Revit 2021
Get up-to-date improvements on default IFC import and export capabilities.
Learn more about our partners
We partner with industry and technology leaders to bring you better, cross-discipline, and open workflows.
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Autodesk is a co-founder and on the strategic advisory council of buildingSMART, which drives creation and adoption of open, international standards for infrastructure and buildings.
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Autodesk is a member of the Open Design Alliance (ODA), which provides a platform for developing professional engineering applications through open data standards.
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Autodesk is a founding member of the Digital Twin Consortium, which develops guidelines and requirements for new standards to maximize the benefits of digital twins.
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Autodesk partners with Esri to help integrate powerful GIS mapping data and spatial analytics into BIM models.
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Autodesk and Unity are working together to bring best-in-class 3D authoring tools with industry-standard data formats to power immersive experiences for more efficient workflows.
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Autodesk and NVIDIA are working together to bring Autodesk’s broad suite of design software to NVIDIA’s Omniverse for real-time collaboration in a virtual 3D environment.
Autodesk’s API platform
Tap the power of Autodesk’s API Platform through Forge, the Autodesk App Store, and the Autodesk Developer Network.
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Autodesk Forge
Forge is a cloud-based developer platform from Autodesk that allows users to customize workflows with access to data from Autodesk models.
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The Autodesk App Store
The Autodesk App Store is a marketplace provided by Autodesk that makes it easy to find and acquire third-party plugins and solutions.
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The Autodesk Developer Network
The Autodesk Developer Network helps software developers leverage proven tools and technologies to extend Autodesk products and technologies.
