About Autodesk Docs
With Autodesk Docs you can organize your files and folders for use throughout the lifecycle of your project. Autodesk Docs is a common data environment which centralizes project information across the following Autodesk Construction Cloud™ platform offerings:
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk BIM Collaborate (and also Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro)
- Autodesk Takeoff
Tools
Click the following links to learn more about the following tools in Autodesk Docs:
- Files
- Specifications
- Reviews
- Transmittals
- Issues
- Reports
- Members
- Bridge
- Desktop Connector for Autodesk Docs
Autodesk Docs also includes:
- Insight: Delivers analytics from the data collected and analyzed, as well as the ability to export that data; encompasses Construction IQ artificial intelligence to identify and mitigate risk.
- Administration: Provides centralized user management, permission control, templates, and other tools for project setup including a single authentication method for any unified product.
Autodesk Docs is also available as part of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection.
Navigate to Docs
Docs subscribers and BIM Collaborate (or BIM Collaborate Pro), Build, and Takeoff subscribers can use the product picker at the top left of the screen to access Docs.
Key features
| Design-to-construction connection | Connect teams on the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform, allowing easy transfer of information from design to construction |
| Document control | Get the right information into the right hands with structured folders and robust permission tools. |
| Files approvals | Reduce manual efforts and automate the review of files before publishing and sharing. |
| Markup tools | Communicate and collaborate with project teams using a full set of markup tools. |
| Centralized issue tracking | Increase accountability and track and resolve issues from a single centralized list. |
| Transmittal creation and tracking | Easily create and share transmittals with project teams and track with a full audit trail. |
| Desktop Connector | Open, save, move, rename, and delete files directly from your desktop with Desktop Connector. |
| Integrated with AutoCAD and Revit | Integrations with Autodesk tools such as AutoCAD and Revit help streamline workflows and reduce duplication. |
| 2D and 3D file support | Seamlessly upload and view 2D and 3D files, so teams have the right information. |
Video Overviews
| File management | Docs for architects and building engineers | Docs for civil engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Store, review, and share project files with customized folder structures, version control, file compare, markups, issues and more. | Connect building design workflows in the cloud for teams using Revit, AutoCAD, FormIt and other tools in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. | Create simplified paperless collaboration for civil engineers with digital markups and issues, audit trails, internal and external sharing, and more. |
Useful Links
As Autodesk Docs can be used with other products and tools available in the Autodesk Construction Cloud™ platform, refer to these help sites for more information:
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