Using Autodesk APIs, the team at FileCloud was able to build an AutoCAD-to-cloud connection that instantly delivers designs, allowing reviewers to see everything in real-time.
Access to a 3D view is critical for anyone reviewing design files. That’s why FileCloud’s integration uses the Forge Viewer for 2D and 3D display, allowing users to move and change the view to see all sides of the design.
With this integration, FileCloud users can work on their AutoCAD files without interrupting collaboration. Reviewers can add feedback, control versions, or add metadata within FileCloud’s hyper-secure system.
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When it comes to file sharing and collaboration, FileCloud users send files to internal recipients, as well as external shareholders, clients, and vendors. Especially for those in the manufacturing, engineering or architecture fields, these shared files often include AutoCAD designs.
These designs are vital to share externally. However, sharing can be difficult, as most external users won’t have access to CAD software. One option is to share files in a 2D PDF format, but this removed the ability to review files dynamically, from various angles and perspectives. Viewers would then also have to email comments and edits rather than work in the file directly.
This workaround costs teams time and also stands to impact the actual outcome of the product, since users aren’t able to see the full design. The team at FileCloud realized this unique pain point could be solved with FileCloud’s hyper-secure environment and integration flexibility.
FileCloud’s innovative AutoCAD-to-cloud integration delivers designs to reviewers and users in real-time within the original CAD files. Using Autodesk’s Data Management API, a user can click on the file they want, with the option to view the file as a 2D or 3D model.
The image is dynamic, presented within Autodesk’s CAD file viewer without leaving the hyper-secure FileCloud environment. This supports the user’s ability to move and turn the rendered object to view from all sides, ensuring the integrity of the design throughout the review and approval process.
Users can accomplish a variety of tasks with this CAD file viewer integration, including:
This integration between FileCloud and Autodesk helps ensure that collaboration remains seamless and easy when working with specialized CAD files. Users collaborating within the architecture, design, and construction industries can support complex projects without missing a beat, saving organizations and clients time and money, regardless of the types of file involved in the project.
“Autodesk customers create these rich documents that they need to share with others. They also need to protect their intellectual property. Autodesk’s cloud-based APIs combine into a simple solution that allows us to call up files live. It’s a win-win. Reviewers get the best possible view, and designers protect their IP, using FileCloud’s hyper-secure content platform.”
– Ray Downes, CEO, FileCloud
FileCloud’s AutoCAD integration is just the start. FileCloud also has integrations with other important tools like MS 365, Google Docs, and Salesforce.
With FileCloud, users can create a hyper-secure client portal in minutes that allows users to send and receive secure files from clients. Additionally, FileCloud provides unlimited, free external accounts.
With FileCloud you can access your data from anywhere and any device, without a VPN. From in-office to in-field, you’ll always be able to access your important files and designs.
FileCloud’s Resumable Uploads mean you won’t lose time in case of a network interruption. Instead, uploads pause and then resume when connectivity is re-established.
No-code, drag-and-drop workflows make it easy to automate tedious yet important tasks like signoffs, document reviews, and reminders.
FileCloud’s Compliance Center helps enterprises achieve compliance with major regulations, including ITAR, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-171.
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