Overview
What is BIM 360 Docs: Autodesk BIM 360 Docs is a cloud-based document management platform for drawings, specs, submittals, and project files across the project lifecycle.
BIM 360 Docs remains relevant for project teams running active BIM 360 projects and needing their project files, versions, issues, and RFIs connected to downstream workflows. Datagrid connects to this BIM 360 project environment so teams can classify files, compare versions, analyze RFIs, and route project data across their stack. This integration is specifically for BIM 360 projects.
BIM 360 Docs is a legacy product within the Autodesk ecosystem. Its core functionality has been carried forward into Autodesk Docs within Autodesk Construction Cloud, while Autodesk has also updated broader platform branding under Autodesk Forma. The BIM 360 API remains operationally active, and many firms still run active projects on BIM 360 infrastructure.
Datagrid connects to BIM 360 Docs through the Autodesk Platform Services API, pulling project data from the Data Management API, BIM 360 API, and Webhooks API. Datagrid's AI agents can execute document classification, RFI analysis, version comparison, and compliance checks autonomously. Datagrid writes supported results back to BIM 360 where the relevant API supports it, or routes them to downstream systems like enterprise systems, analytics platforms, or other construction and BIM integrations.
How to integrate BIM360 Docs with Datagrid
Connect your Autodesk account, authorize OAuth access, and configure data sync. Once connected, Datagrid can process BIM 360 project files, track version changes, and sync supported data across your tool stack.
Connect your Autodesk account
The BIM360 Docs integration gives Datagrid access to your BIM 360 project data, including folders, files, file versions, issues, RFIs, and some project administration objects where supported.
Open your Datagrid workspace and go to Settings > Integrations > Add New
Search for BIM360 Docs in the integration list and select it
Click Connect to start the OAuth authorization flow
Sign in with your Autodesk account credentials when redirected
Grant the requested permissions (read/write access to project data, documents, and account information)
Select the BIM 360 hub and project(s) you want to connect
Confirm the connection. Datagrid begins indexing your project data
Prerequisite: Your Autodesk app must be provisioned in the BIM 360 Account Administrator portal before the Data Management API accepts requests. Without this provisioning step, all API calls fail regardless of token type. See Autodesk's provisioning documentation for details.
Authorize OAuth access
BIM360 Docs uses OAuth 2.0 via Autodesk Platform Services. The integration uses a three-legged OAuth flow. You authorize Datagrid to act on behalf of your Autodesk user account. Most BIM 360 Docs endpoints require user-context tokens.
Access tokens expire after approximately 60 minutes. Refresh tokens are valid for 14 days. Datagrid handles token refresh automatically. If your connection becomes inactive for more than 14 days, you will need to reauthorize.
Configure data sync
Datagrid syncs data from BIM 360 Docs and related BIM 360 APIs across three API families:
Folders — Data Management API, Read + Write
Files / Items — Data Management API, Bidirectional
File Versions — Data Management API, Read + Create
Custom Attributes (beta) — BIM 360 Docs API, Bidirectional where supported
Issues (V2) — BIM 360 Issues API, Bidirectional
Issue Comments — BIM 360 Issues API, Bidirectional
RFIs (beta) — BIM 360 RFIs API, Bidirectional
Project Users — Account Admin API, Limited admin sync where supported
Folder Permissions (beta) — BIM 360 Docs API, Bidirectional where supported
Event-driven sync is available through the Webhooks API. Datagrid can subscribe to events like dm.version.added (new file version uploaded), dm.folder.added (new folder created), and issue lifecycle events. Scheduled polling via the Data Connector API is also available for bulk extraction of supported Admin, Issues, Locations, Submittals, Cost, and RFI data.
For setup details and provisioning requirements, use the setup guide linked above.
Why use BIM360 Docs with Datagrid
Project teams use this integration to execute repeatable document workflows without chasing files across systems. Datagrid's AI agents read project files, compare revisions, classify incoming records, and route work where it needs to go next.
Automated document classification: Datagrid's AI agents extract title block data, sheet numbers, disciplines, and revision levels from uploaded drawings, then tag and classify project files without manual data entry.
RFI and submittal analysis: Datagrid's AI agents read RFI content, cross-reference against spec documents, classify by type (design clarification, scope change, safety concern), and draft responses based on historical RFI data.
Real-time version tracking: Webhook-triggered agents detect new document versions, perform drawing-level comparisons, and flag changes by severity and discipline impact.
Cross-platform data sync: Connect BIM 360 Docs data to enterprise systems, document repositories, and other built-world tools. Datagrid's AI agents resolve version conflicts and naming convention violations during sync.
Compliance cross-checking: Datagrid's AI agents compare uploaded specs, drawings, and contracts against project standards and compliance requirements, then write supported findings back to BIM 360 as tracked Issues via the Issues API.
Structured reporting pipelines: Pull supported Admin, Issues, RFIs, Submittals, and Cost data on a recurring schedule through the Data Connector API. Datagrid's AI agents normalize and correlate data, including RFI volume vs. schedule delays and issue density by subcontractor, and generate reports automatically.
What you can build with BIM360 Docs and Datagrid
Teams can use this integration to automate high-friction BIM 360 workflows that usually depend on manual review, routing, and follow-up. The examples below stay within the data objects and event flows described above.
Drawing set intake and classification agent: When a new drawing set is uploaded to BIM 360 Docs, a
dm.version.addedwebhook fires. Datagrid's AI agent retrieves the file, runs OCR extraction on title blocks, classifies each sheet by discipline (structural, MEP, architectural, civil), and writes structured metadata back to BIM 360 custom attributes where supported. Project teams get an indexed, queryable document register without manual transcription.RFI response acceleration workflow: Datagrid's AI agents monitor new RFIs created in BIM 360 via webhook events. Each RFI is classified by type, cross-referenced against stored spec documents, and routed to the correct workflow role (
projectSC,projectGC,projectCM,projectArch). The agent surfaces similar historical RFIs and generates a draft response for the assigned reviewer. Teams can build this as an agent for RFI processing.Revision change detection and notification system: When a document version is published, a Datagrid AI agent retrieves the current and previous versions from the Data Management API, performs a drawing-level diff, identifies added/removed elements, changed dimensions, and revised notes, and classifies changes by severity. Affected stakeholders receive structured change summaries with direct links to the relevant version in BIM 360. Every comparison is logged to a timestamped audit trail.
Specification compliance audit agent: On a scheduled cycle, a Datagrid AI agent pulls specs, drawings, contracts, and RFIs from BIM 360 via the Data Connector API. The agent cross-references document content against contract obligations and project standards, flags non-conformances (missing submittals, overdue RFIs, spec deviations), and writes supported findings back to BIM 360 as tracked Issues. Each finding includes document references, timestamps, and severity classification.
Resources and documentation
Use the links below for setup details, API references, and related Autodesk documentation:
BIM360 Docs connector on Datagrid — Connector setup and configuration
BIM 360 Build connector on Datagrid — Related connector with 13 documented API endpoints
BIM 360 API introduction — Official Autodesk Platform Services overview of the BIM 360 API
BIM 360 HTTP endpoint reference — Complete API reference for all BIM 360 endpoints
Data Management API documentation — Folders, files, items, and versions API guide
OAuth 2.0 three-legged token tutorial — Step-by-step authentication setup
Webhooks API event reference — All supported webhook events for document and issue changes
Frequently asked questions
What authentication method does BIM360 Docs require?
BIM 360 Docs uses OAuth 2.0 through Autodesk Platform Services. Most document management endpoints require a three-legged OAuth token, meaning a user must authorize the connection. Two-legged (app-only) tokens work only for specific Account Admin endpoints. Datagrid handles the OAuth flow automatically during integration setup.
Are BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) APIs interchangeable?
No. BIM 360 API endpoints only work with BIM 360 projects, and ACC API endpoints only work with ACC projects. If your organization has migrated to Autodesk Construction Cloud, this integration will not work for those projects. Verify which platform hosts your projects before configuring.
Can Datagrid receive real-time notifications when files are uploaded to BIM 360 Docs?
Yes. The Autodesk Webhooks API supports the dm.version.added event, which fires when a new document version is added to a folder. Datagrid subscribes to these events to trigger AI agent workflows on new uploads. One known limitation: this event fires before Model Derivative translation completes, so agents that need translated output should poll the manifest endpoint separately.
What data objects are read-only through the BIM 360 API?
Several BIM 360 data objects have limited API access. Checklists are read-only. No write endpoints exist. Naming standards, project roles, and payment items are also read-only. Markups have no public REST API at all and are only accessible through the Viewer SDK on the client side. Datagrid syncs these read-only objects for analysis and reporting but cannot write changes back.
Does my app need to be provisioned before the connector works?
Yes. Before the Data Management API accepts any requests, your application must be provisioned in the BIM 360 Account Administrator portal. This is an Autodesk requirement that applies regardless of authentication method. Your BIM 360 Account Admin can complete this step in the account settings.
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