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-premises 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.
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.
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.
Creating a Connection
- Expand the Manage section in the left navigation menu.
- Click Connections.
- Click Add connection.
- Select Autodesk BIM 360 (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 BIM 360 (OAuth 2.0).
- On the Sign In modal, enter the email address and click Next.
- Enter the password and click Sign In.
- Click Allow access when prompted to authorize the connection.
- You will see a green "Connected” message at the bottom of the modal when DryvIQ establishes a connection. (If the connection test fails, verify the information you entered.)
- Click Done.
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 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).” 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 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. |
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| Client ID | This field displays only when you select Use custom client credentials. Your administrator will provide this value. | Required when using custom credentials |
| Client Secret | This field displays only when you select Use custom client credentials. Your administrator will provide this value. | Required when using custom credentials |
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.
| Supported Features | Unsupported Features | Other Features/Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Version Preservation | File Lock Propagation | File Size Maximum: N/A |
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Timestamp Preservation See below for more information. |
Mirror Lock Ownership |
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Author/Owner Preservation See below for more information. |
Account Map | Path Length Maximum: 255 |
| Group Map | Segment Path Length: N/A | |
| Permission Preservation | Restricted Types: N/A | |
| User Impersonation | ||
| Metadata Map | ||
| Tags Map |
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.