Design Process AutomationsPurpose
1.2. Enables automating manual data transfers, reduces errors in design versions, and enhances workflow speed by automating repetitive file operations.
1.3. Automates notifications, file conversions, folder organization, and cross-platform updates during the architectural design process.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Architect completes design milestone in BIM software triggering automated data export.
2.3. Scheduled interval or project phase triggers automated bulk export or backup.
2.4. Automated external stakeholder approval or client sign-off enabling automated file distribution.
Platform Variants
• Feature: Automated Data Exchange API
• Auto-config: Webhook for new/updated model triggers automated export or scheduled batch export.
3.2. AutoCAD
• Feature: AutoLISP automation with export routine
• Auto-config: File system watcher for new .dwg files and automated CLI export.
3.3. Bentley MicroStation
• Feature: Automation Services API
• Auto-config: Automatedly push new DGN files to shared destinations via scripting.
3.4. ArchiCAD
• Feature: BIMCloud API
• Auto-config: Trigger automation on new revisions for IFC export.
3.5. Trimble SketchUp
• Feature: Live Components API
• Auto-config: Automate push/pull of updated models to Google Drive for team review.
3.6. Navisworks
• Feature: NWD Batch Utility
• Auto-config: Schedule automated federated model exports on project update.
3.7. Vectorworks
• Feature: VW Automation Python API
• Auto-config: Trigger automated IFC/DWG export via network storage sync.
3.8. SolidWorks
• Feature: File Task Scheduler
• Auto-config: Automated conversion/export of part or assembly files based on workflow.
3.9. Procore
• Feature: Documents Tool API
• Auto-config: Automate transfer of design files to Procore on upload detected in source.
3.10. Asite
• Feature: API File Upload/Download
• Auto-config: Automates automated synchronization of BIM files between Asite and design software.
3.11. Bluebeam Revu
• Feature: Studio API
• Auto-config: Automatedly import new PDFs for team markup sessions.
3.12. Dropbox
• Feature: File upload webhook
• Auto-config: Automated detection and downstream copying or sharing of any new CAD file.
3.13. Google Drive
• Feature: Drive Activity API
• Auto-config: Automate export or sync of detected BIM updates by folder.
3.14. SharePoint
• Feature: REST API
• Auto-config: Automate moving or archiving of project deliverables on schedule.
3.15. BIM 360
• Feature: Data Connector API
• Auto-config: Automated export/backup of project models after status change.
3.16. OneDrive
• Feature: Graph API
• Auto-config: Automatedly monitor for uploads and distribute files accordingly.
3.17. Slack
• Feature: Files.upload API
• Auto-config: Automated distribution of completed design files to project channels.
3.18. Microsoft Teams
• Feature: Files tab webhook
• Auto-config: Automated notifications and transfer to teams on file change.
3.19. Smartsheet
• Feature: Attachments API
• Auto-config: Automatedly attach exported CAD files to tasks for review.
3.20. Zapier
• Feature: Automated trigger-action workflows
• Auto-config: Build automatable flows integrating cloud storage, email, and design tools.
3.21. Egnyte
• Feature: File system webhook API
• Auto-config: Automate archiving and sharing of CAD/BIM files upon approved status.
Benefits
4.2. Automates cross-platform design file syncing, boosting project collaboration.
4.3. Automating routine exports and backups improves data security.
4.4. Automated triggers save architect hours, increasing design focus.
4.5. Enables automatable sharing with clients and consultants for rapid feedback and approval.
4.6. Automation ensures consistent file naming and version control.
4.7. Automated file conversion enhances accessibility for non-technical stakeholders.