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.

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.

Open, collaborative and connected workflows

True interoperability requires powerful software, systems and standards that enable the seamless exchange of data across disciplines, products and formats. Learn how data interoperability empowers AEC collaboration.

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.

BIM interoperability tools

Add-ins for Autodesk software that help you to meet interoperability standards.

Autodesk Classification Manager for Revit

Assign classifications to multiple elements with a single click.

Autodesk Model Checker for Revit

Check your BIM model standards.

Autodesk Model Checker Configurator

Build your own model checks.

Autodesk COBie Extension for Revit

Capture COBie data from your Revit model.

IFC for Revit 2021

Get up-to-date improvements on default IFC import and export capabilities.

Autodesk’s API platform

Tap the power of Autodesk’s API Platform through Forge, the Autodesk App Store and the Autodesk Developer Network.

Autodesk Forge

Forge is a cloud-based developer platform from Autodesk that allows users to customise workflows with access to data from Autodesk models.

The Autodesk App Store

The Autodesk App Store is a marketplace provided by Autodesk that makes it easy to find and acquire third-party plug-ins and solutions.

The Autodesk Developer Network

The Autodesk Developer Network helps software developers leverage proven tools and technologies to extend Autodesk products and technologies.