AutoDesk Build Integration (ACC Build)

1. Login as an Account Admin on ACC Build and navigate to the Account Admin module

2. Click on the "APPS" tab from the console

3. Scroll and find the DroneDeploy app and click on it

4. Click on "Install" to add the application

Install AutoDesk Construction Cloud App to your DroneDeploy account

Please note that the Autodesk Construction Cloud App in DroneDeploy is used for both ACC Build and BIM 360 Users when configuring the app in DroneDeploy.

1. Please navigate to the App Market icon on the left side of your dashboard. You can then search for the Autodesk Construction Cloud app in the 'Apps' section.

2. You can also install the application by searching for it on the App Market webpage. Find the Autodesk Construction Cloud App.

Configure your admin connection

In order to leverage auto-sync, you will need an ACC Build admin account to facilitate the synchronization between the two systems.

If you are not the admin of your DroneDeploy organization, please ask an admin to complete this task.

1. Navigate to your organization settings

2. Navigate to your app management page

3. Sign into your ACC Build admin account and you're all set!

Auto-sync DroneDeploy overlay drawing revisions from ACC Build and Auto-export Progress Report Photos to ACC Build

Enabling Auto-sync will update the overlay in DroneDeploy anytime the file in ACC Build is updated with the latest revisions.

Toggling on Auto-export for Progress Report photos will push photos from photo report plans (2D photos) into ACC Build each time they are uploaded into DroneDeploy.

1.Configure your admin connection. If you are not an admin, contact your DroneDeploy admin to help set this stage up.

2. Navigate to your Project Settings in DroneDeploy.

3. Select the ACC Build account and project that you would like to synchronize to and toggle on "Auto-sync drawing revisions" or "Auto-export Progress Report Photos"

Please Note: Both ACC Build and BIM 360 users can toggle on Auto-Export Progress Report Photos

4. Now the drawings that you import from ACC Build will always stay up to date with the latest revisions. Likewise, all photo report plan photos will be pushed into ACC Build each time they are uploaded into DroneDeploy.

Exporting Your DroneDeploy Map To ACC Build

1. After selecting a map, please click on the 'Export' button in the bottom left corner to be brought to the 'Export' window.

2. Select "Auto" and the select "Create New"

3. You have many options for how you want to auto-export your data each time a map is processed. 

After selecting the export type above, click "Next." The Select the Autodesk Construction Cloud App on the left hand side below. Login to Autodesk if prompted to. Then select the correct account, project and folder before hitting "Select."

4. Once your Auto-Export is create you will receive the message as shown below.

ACC Build Dashboard Card

DroneDeploy is part of ACC Build project home card library. You can see your latest project site, or the latest 3D model from directly within ACC Build.

1. To get started, navigate to your project in DroneDeploy and press the share button at the top right corner of the page.

2. Copy the view only link to your clipboard by selecting "Link Full Project"

3. ACC Build Users navigate to "Insights" then select Card Library.

4. Filter on Partner Cards in ACC Build or search for DroneDeploy.

5. Choose the DroneDeploy card

6. Click on Configure

7.Paste into the Partner URL field and save

8. See your DroneDeploy project on your ACC Build dashboard

Issue Sync to ACC Build

1. Install the ACC Build App and Configure your admin connection. If you are not an admin, contact your DroneDeploy admin to help set this stage up.

2.  Navigate to your project settings in DroneDeploy

3. Select the ACC Build Account and Project that you would like to push Field Notes to.

4. Now, field notes created in DroneDeploy can be pushed to Issues in ACC Build Document Management via the ‘Send to ACC Build’ button, along with a deep link back to the relevant DroneDeploy Field Notes for visual context in the description. Once linked, DroneDeploy Field Notes can be viewed and edited.

ACC Build Features

Import Drawings as Overlays

• Import drawings from ACC Sheets (replacing Plans) as overlays on Interior or Exterior projects.

• Drawings can also be imported directly from ACC Docs for greater flexibility in project organization.

Auto-Update Drawings

• Drawings imported from ACC Sheets will now automatically update when new versions are available, ensuring you always have the latest files.

Coming Soon

Auto-Export Media to ACC

• Automatically export photos, panos, and Walk frames directly to ACC project files.

Improved Field Note Sync

• A fix to ensure the correct user attribution when syncing Field Notes from DroneDeploy to ACC.

Enhanced Drawing Import UX

• The system will now remember the last folder accessed during drawing imports, making the process more efficient.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I import drawings from ACC into DroneDeploy?

Yes, you can now import drawings from ACC Sheets and ACC Docs as overlays. This feature supports both Interior and Exterior projects.

2. Will drawings automatically update when new versions are available?

Yes, if you import drawings from ACC Sheets, they will automatically update when a new version is uploaded.

3. Can I export photos and media to ACC?

Not yet, but Auto-Export Media is coming soon. This feature will allow you to push media files, such as photos, panos, and Walk frames, directly to ACC project folders.

4. Will the drawing import process improve?

Yes, soon the system will remember the last folder accessed when importing drawings, streamlining the process for efficiency.

With this ACC Build integration, DroneDeploy enhances collaboration within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Build), streamlining access to up-to-date project data while improving efficiency across teams.