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Autodesk Forma Data Management is the current name for Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC); labels and URLs may still say ACC. Before anyone can sign in, the integration must be enabled on your ACC Hub. If workspace settings do not show a Forma / ACC login option, ask your IT administrator to follow Enable Autodesk Forma Data Management integration.
The Autodesk Forma Data Management integration is available on Team and Enterprise plans.
Help shape Navisworks workflows: join the NWC/NWD user testing study (details).

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Setup

These steps assume the Speckle integration has already been enabled on your organisation’s ACC Hub for Forma Data Management. If it hasn’t, your IT administrator must complete Enable Autodesk Forma Data Management integration first.
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Sign in to Autodesk Forma Data Management

  1. Select workspace settings from the workspace dropdown (top left).
    Workspace settings
  2. Select Log in next to Forma Data Management or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) — the label may not have updated yet.
    Login
  3. Sign in to your Autodesk account and select Allow from the authorization dialog.
    Authorize app
Your integration is now set up.
2

Sync your first model

  1. From your project in Speckle, select Add model > Sync from ACC (command may still use the ACC name).
    Add model
  2. Select the file you want to sync. Your hubs, projects, folders and files from Forma Data Management will be listed here.
    Select file
  3. For Revit files (.rvt) only, optionally define the view to export, choose the coordination system, and set a reference point for coordinated placement. Coordination system and reference point selection are not offered for IFC, Navisworks, or other formats in ACC sync. See View Selection and Coordination system.
Confirm selection
  1. Select Create.
This connects your Forma Data Management file to your Speckle model. Changes in Autodesk cloud storage sync automatically to Speckle.

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Supported File Formats

The following file formats are currently supported for syncing from Autodesk Forma Data Management:
FormatExtensionStatus
Revit.rvt✅ Supported
IFC.ifc✅ Supported
Navisworks.nwc .nwd⚠️ Beta
Navisworks files (.nwc and .nwd) are supported for manual upload and Forma Data Management sync as a beta feature. Many Autodesk (and other) products can export Navisworks Cache files without requiring a Navisworks license, so you can upload those exports to Speckle.
While the Navisworks parser is in Beta if the file size is over 200MB, the sync may not always succeed. Treat Navisworks sync as a beta release and expect occasional failures, especially for very large files.
We’re planning to add support for additional formats like .dwg in future releases.
In Forma Data Management (ACC) sync, coordination system and reference point selection apply only to Revit (.rvt) files. IFC and Navisworks ACC syncs do not use those controls. If you do not change the Revit setting, the default behaviour still applies. For coordination workflows that rely on specific Revit coordinate handling and connector-level control, use the Revit connector.

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View Selection

When syncing a Revit file from Forma Data Management, you can optionally specify a view name to control which elements are included in the sync.

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No view specified (default)

When you don’t specify a view name, all supported elements from the entire model are synced. This includes every element across all model. This is the recommended option when you want:
  • A complete representation of your model
  • Access to all elements for analytics and dashboards
  • Maximum data availability for downstream workflows

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Specifying a view name

When you enter a specific view name, only elements visible in that view are synced. The view name must match exactly (case-sensitive) with a view in your Revit model. This is useful when you want to:
  • Sync only a portion of your model
  • Focus on specific areas or disciplines
  • Match the scope of a particular coordination view
  • Sync views that correspond to different design options
If the specified view name doesn’t exist in the model, the sync will fail. Make sure the view name matches exactly.

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Coordination system

In ACC sync, coordination system and reference point controls apply only to Revit (.rvt) files. They do not apply when syncing IFC or Navisworks files from Forma Data Management.
When creating a sync for a Revit model, you can choose which coordination system to use from the sync setup UI. This setting controls how the model is positioned for downstream coordination and review workflows.

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Default behavior

If you do not change this setting, the Revit sync uses the default coordination system shown in the UI.

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Choosing a coordination system explicitly

Choose a specific coordination system when you need predictable placement across models, disciplines, or tools. This is useful when you want to:
  • Align multiple synced Revit-linked models to the same spatial baseline
  • Match a known project coordination setup
  • Reduce placement drift between different source files
If you are aligning multiple models, use the same coordination system approach across related Revit syncs to avoid placement mismatches.
Yes. Speckle establishes a read-only connection with Autodesk Forma Data Management (ACC), which means we can sync and analyze your data but can’t modify the original files. This ensures data integrity and security.
Once you’ve created a sync model, it automatically syncs whenever a new version of the file is published to Autodesk Forma Data Management. You don’t need to manually trigger ongoing synchronization.
For Revit ACC syncs, use the reference point input in the sync configuration to control placement for coordination workflows. If the selected reference point does not match your downstream model setup, placement can still appear offset. Reference point and coordination system options are not available for IFC or Navisworks ACC syncs—adjust placement in those workflows using your authoring tool or the relevant connector where applicable. For project-by-project control and advanced receive options, you can also use the Revit connector.
Common causes include file access issues, authorization problems, or unsupported file formats. Check that:
  • The file is accessible
  • Your permissions are correct
  • The file is in .rvt, .ifc, .nwc, or .nwd format
Contact support if issues persist.
Contact us at [email protected] to request access.
The Forma Data Management (ACC) integration connects Speckle to Autodesk cloud construction data and enables automatic synchronization. Unlike other integrations that require manual file uploads or connectors, cloud syncs happen automatically when files are updated.
Yes. Once synced, your models can be used with Speckle Intelligence for analytics, dashboard creation, and generating insights from your construction data.

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Roadmap

FeatureStatus
Forma Data Management account connection and authorization✅ Complete
Revit (.rvt) file synchronization✅ Complete
IFC (.ifc) file synchronization✅ Complete
Automatic sync on file updates✅ Complete
Basic sync status monitoring✅ Complete
Enhanced UI/UX for sync management✅ Complete
Advanced sync configuration options🔄 In Progress
Improved error handling and reporting🔄 In Progress

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Getting Help

For questions or to request access, contact our support team or visit the Speckle Community.
Last modified on May 6, 2026