Questions tagged [autodesk-model-derivative]

The Model Derivative API enables users to represent and share their designs in different formats, as well as to extract valuable metadata. Offers translation of design into different formats (such as STL and OBJ), also prepares for web viewing, extract properties, geometry parts and thumbnails.

The Model Derivative API enables users to represent and share their designs in different formats, as well as to extract valuable metadata. (Its translation functionality was previously bundled as part of the “View and Data API”.)

The API offers the following features:

  • Quickly translate the design into different formats, such as STL and OBJ.
  • Translate designs into SVF format for extracting data and for rendering files in the Viewer.
  • Extract object heirarchy trees, properties, and geometries of selected parts of a design.
  • Create different-sized thumbnails from design files.

632 questions
1
vote
0 answers

Translate rvt to dwg job progress remains 0%

I wanted to convert the Revit file sheet to DWG file, so I created a job using the Model Derivative API, When I check the Manifest, Progress will remain at 0% no matter how many hours have passed. The following json was used to create the job { …
XCoder
  • 31
  • 6
1
vote
0 answers

Navisworks in Model Derivative renders auxiliar shapes

I have an IFC file with some concrete slabs that I run through a parser that returns me the geometries for all the IFC elements inside. The parser is done by using the IfcOpenShell library. When I use that, I get the geometries correctly in a…
1
vote
0 answers

Can Forge Autodesk Recap API convert a point cloud data to surface data?

I have point cloud data which is in the form of generally huge files (RCS, RCP). I am looking for an option where I can get files with surface data possibly with reduced files size. Is it possible to view this kind of large data in Forge Viewer?
1
vote
1 answer

What is the geometry unit in OBJ files generated by Autodesk Model Derivative API?

We use the OBJ geometry extraction API to convert DWG or NWD files as explained here https://forge.autodesk.com/en/docs/model-derivative/v2/tutorials/extract-geometry-from-source-file/ We expected the vertex coordinates to be in meters, but based on…
cyril
  • 206
  • 1
  • 5
1
vote
1 answer

Autodesk Forge, Translator using wrong rootFile

Summary When I upload a zip file containing multiple SolidWorks assemblies and parts, an assembly contains the same name as my rootFile, and my rootFile is sorted later in a alphabetic order. The translator is using the wrong rootFile for the…
1
vote
1 answer

create 3d viewer and configurator for products on the website

i want to create a 3d Viewer and configurator for our products on our website. products are furniture and are mainly designed in Autodesk Inventor. i wonder to have a dynamic configurator for products that users can change its dimension, materials,…
1
vote
2 answers

Prevent Conversion of same Drawing file to svf File again when Forge Viewer is called

We have integrated AutoDesk Forge Viewer. We are sending a request to the Forge API's for conversion (using Model derivative API). After closing the Viewer, If we need to show the same file again, Currently we are posting the dwg file again for…
1
vote
1 answer

Getting a 3-Legged Token with Authorization Code Grant

I am currently trying to complete this step by step tutorial which is based on Getting a 3-Legged Token with Authorization Code Grant here is my cURL code: curl -v "https://developer.api.autodesk.com/authentication/v1/gettoken" -X POST -H…
1
vote
1 answer

Understanding the coordinate systems transformation and references of Revit elements after upload to Forge platform

I have recently uploaded a Revit model to Forge platform. The model defines a Survey point (N/S: 0, E/W: 0) a Base Project point (N/S: 149443, E/W: 371248, Angle to True North: 41.43°)), and a model room. The model room contains an element with a…
1
vote
1 answer

What is the best way to persist a reference to an item in forge viewer?

Currently, we are importing into forge viewer some revit models. In the viewer, we want to be able to store into external database some info attached to an element of the model we see in the viewer (for example a door). We have 3 ways to identify an…
1
vote
1 answer

Is it possible to retrieve schedule data from Autodesk Forge?

Currently we are exploring the possibilities of Autodesk Forge. We already implemented the Autodesk Forge Viewer and that's working fine, we would now like to extract schedule data from the Revit files we uploaded to Forge. We have already seen…
1
vote
1 answer

How to get Model object metadata properties in Javascript AutoDesk

I am working with AutoDesk Forge Viewer (2D) in Javascript with Offline svf file. I have converted the .dwg file to svf file. How can I get Model Object Metadata properties in Javascript like we get using the api…
1
vote
0 answers

3DS Max Archive Import Translation Failure

I'm running into some problems with the translation of a 3DS Max archive export. Following the example from: 3ds Max textures/custom materials $jobInput = array( 'urn' => $urn, 'rootFilename' => 'TestFile.max', 'compressedUrn' =>…
1
vote
1 answer

How can I export a .dwg file from the Forge Viewer that also includes MarkupsCore markups?

I'm working on a javascript application that uses the MarkupsCore extension to create markups on a floor plan in the Autodesk Forge Viewer. I want to export a .dwg file from the viewer, but I also want the file to contain those markups. I…
1
vote
1 answer

autodesk-forge translating and vieweing recap rcp Files

Is it possible to translate and view recap RCP files in forge? I see that RCP files are on the list of supported translations however it is my understanding that RCP files are just the recap project files and not the actual point files. I tried…