[AUTODESK APS] INTEGRATION SERVICES
Autodesk Platform Services
(APS / Forge) Consulting
We implement Autodesk APS (formerly Forge) to unlock your CAD/BIM data—web viewer, model translation, metadata extraction, BOM automation, and agentic drawing workflows—for industrial and AEC teams.
Book a Discovery Call →What is Autodesk Platform Services (APS)?
Autodesk Platform Services (APS), formerly Forge, is Autodesk’s cloud developer platform that exposes the core capabilities behind Fusion, Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 as APIs. It allows teams to build custom applications that view, translate, extract, and manipulate design data—without requiring users to open a CAD application.
Kamna specializes in implementing APS for industrial and AEC organizations that need to move design data into their operational workflows—quoting, inspection, procurement, and AI-assisted review.
Our Autodesk APS Services
Everything from viewer implementation to full agentic CAD pipelines.
Web CAD/BIM Viewer
Embed the Autodesk Viewer SDK in your web application for 2D/3D model rendering, navigation, explode views, and cross-section. Supports CAD, BIM, PDF, and point cloud formats.
Model Derivative API (SVF/SVF2)
Translate CAD/BIM files to SVF/SVF2 format for fast web rendering, extract geometry, thumbnails, and metadata. We build robust translation pipelines with retry logic, progress tracking, and format normalization.
Metadata & Object Tree Extraction
Extract object properties, classifications, materials, quantities, and hierarchy from Revit, AutoCAD, and Inventor files. Feed structured data downstream to ERP, CPQ, and AI agents.
Annotations, Markups & Review Workflows
Implement 2D/3D annotation layers, redlines, issue tracking, and custom review workflows on top of the Viewer SDK. Route review tasks to the right stakeholders with full audit trails.
CAD-to-BOM / Takeoff / Quoting Automation
Parse drawings and models to automatically generate Bills of Materials, quantity takeoffs, and pricing estimates. Reduce quoting time from days to hours with AI-assisted extraction and validation.
Agentic Drawing Intelligence
Combine APS extraction with LLMs to build AI agents that read drawings, detect changes, check compliance, and generate structured outputs—integrated with your ERP, PDM, and project management tools.
Real-World Use Cases
RFQ → BOM → Quote in Minutes
Customer uploads a drawing → APS extracts metadata → AI agent generates BOM and pricing estimate → pushes to ERP/CPQ. What took 3 days now takes 20 minutes.
Design Change Detection
Compare drawing revisions programmatically—detect geometry changes, added/removed components, dimension shifts—and generate a structured change log for engineering review.
Drawing Compliance Checks
Run automated checks against GD&T standards, material specs, or customer requirements. Flag non-conformances before they reach manufacturing, saving rework costs.
Embedded CAD Viewer in ERP/Portal
Embed CAD/BIM viewing directly in your ERP, customer portal, or field app—no CAD licenses required. Sales, procurement, and shop floor can view the latest drawing revision in context.
Technologies We Work With
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Autodesk Platform Services (APS)?
Autodesk Platform Services (APS), formerly called Forge, is Autodesk’s cloud API platform that lets developers build applications using Autodesk data and services—including viewing CAD/BIM files in the browser, translating models, extracting metadata, and automating design workflows. It is the programmatic foundation behind ACC, BIM 360, and Autodesk’s cloud products.
What does the Model Derivative API do?
The Model Derivative API translates CAD/BIM files (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.) into web-viewable SVF or SVF2 formats. It also extracts object properties, geometry, materials, hierarchy, and metadata—making design data accessible to downstream applications, AI agents, and business systems without opening a CAD application.
How does Kamna implement APS for industrial companies?
Kamna follows a three-step engagement: (1) a 2-week AI Opportunity Sprint to identify the highest-ROI use case—typically quoting automation, drawing review, or viewer integration; (2) a 30–45 day pilot to build and deploy a working APS-powered workflow into your environment; (3) scale across additional workflows, formats, and integrations with full governance and monitoring.
Can APS be combined with AI/LLM workflows?
Yes—this is Kamna’s primary differentiation. APS provides structured CAD/BIM data (metadata, geometry, object trees), which becomes highly accurate context for AI agents built on Azure OpenAI or Microsoft Foundry. We build pipelines where APS extracts drawing information, an LLM interprets it, and an agent executes downstream actions: generating BOMs, flagging issues, updating ERP records, or routing work.
Ready to unlock your CAD/BIM data?
Start with a 2-week AI Opportunity Sprint. We’ll map your highest-value use case, assess data readiness, and give you a pilot plan.
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