Autodesk Platform Services
(APS) Development
Build cloud-based product configurators, 3D web viewers, and automated drawing systems on Autodesk's cloud platform. Your customers and sales teams interact through a browser — no CAD licenses required.
Your CAD Automation Shouldn't Require CAD Licenses
Traditional CAD automation is trapped on the desktop. Sales teams can't generate quotes without an engineer. Customers can't visualize configurations without expensive software. APS moves your engineering logic to the cloud.
Desktop-Locked Workflows
Engineering automation that only works on engineers' machines.
- License Bottleneck Every configuration request requires an engineer with a CAD license.
- No Self-Service Sales and customers wait hours or days for engineering to generate outputs.
- Can't Scale More orders = more engineers. Linear scaling with no efficiency gain.
- No Collaboration Stakeholders can't view or interact with designs without CAD software.
Cloud-Powered Engineering
Autodesk's CAD engines running in the cloud, accessible via any browser.
- Zero CAD Licenses for Users Sales, dealers, and customers use a web browser — nothing to install.
- Instant Self-Service Configure products, generate drawings, and get quotes — in minutes.
- Elastic Scaling Process 10 or 10,000 configurations — cloud scales automatically.
- Interactive 3D Viewing Anyone can rotate, measure, and explore models in a web browser.
What APS Enables
Browser-Based Access
Configurators and viewers that run anywhere — desktop, tablet, or phone.
Minutes, Not Days
Generate complete drawing packages in minutes instead of waiting for engineering.
Infinite Scalability
Cloud infrastructure scales with demand. No hardware limits.
System Integration
Connect design data to ERP, PLM, and CRM via REST APIs.
APS APIs We Work With
We build solutions using the full Autodesk Platform Services ecosystem.
Design Automation API
Run AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and Fusion engines in the cloud. Execute iLogic rules, custom plugins, and scripts without desktop installations.
- AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Fusion, 3ds Max
- Headless model & drawing generation
- iLogic rules & custom add-ins
Model Derivative API
Translate 70+ file formats, extract metadata, generate thumbnails, and prepare models for web viewing.
- DWG, RVT, IPT, STEP, STL, OBJ + more
- Property & hierarchy extraction
- SVF2 output for Viewer SDK
Viewer SDK
Embed interactive 2D/3D model viewing in your web application. WebGL-based, no plugins required.
- Rotate, measure, section, explode
- Custom extensions & markup tools
- 70+ formats supported
Data Management API
Manage files across Autodesk cloud platforms — BIM 360, ACC, Fusion Team. Upload, download, version, and organize project data via REST APIs.
Webhooks & Authentication
OAuth 2.0 for secure access, webhooks for real-time notifications. Build event-driven workflows that respond to file changes and status updates automatically.
What We Build on APS
Common solutions we deliver for manufacturing and engineering companies.
Web-Based Product Configurators
Sales teams or customers select product options in a browser. APS generates 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and quotes automatically using Inventor or AutoCAD in the cloud.
- • Real-time 3D preview via Viewer SDK
- • iLogic rules enforce engineering constraints
- • PDF drawings & STEP files on demand
Cloud Drawing Automation
Generate production-ready drawings in the cloud without desktop AutoCAD. Batch process DWG files, update title blocks, enforce standards, and export PDFs at scale.
- • AutoCAD engine in the cloud
- • Custom .NET plugins or scripts
- • No local licenses required
3D Viewer Portals
Embed interactive 3D model viewers in your website, customer portal, or internal tools. Let stakeholders explore designs without CAD software.
- • Measure, section, explode assemblies
- • Custom UI extensions
- • 70+ file formats supported
CAD-to-ERP/PLM Integration
Extract BOMs, material specs, and iProperties from CAD models and push them directly into your ERP or PLM system. Eliminate manual data re-entry and create a connected digital thread from design to production.
Batch File Processing & Migration
Convert, update, and validate thousands of CAD files in the cloud. Format conversions, metadata extraction, standards compliance checks, and legacy file migrations — all without tying up local machines.
APS Requires Both Cloud and CAD Expertise
Building on Autodesk Platform Services isn't just web development. It requires deep understanding of the CAD engines running in the cloud — Inventor's parametric logic, AutoCAD's drawing database, iLogic rule authoring, and the nuances of each API.
We bring 15+ years of Autodesk API experience combined with modern web and cloud architecture. Our team has built production APS solutions for manufacturing companies worldwide — from product configurators generating thousands of variants to enterprise integrations connecting CAD to SAP.
See how we workDeep API Knowledge
AutoCAD .NET, Inventor COM, iLogic, ObjectARX — we know the internals.
Cloud Architecture
REST APIs, OAuth, webhooks, scalable backends — production-grade systems.
Manufacturing Focus
We understand engineering workflows, BOMs, tolerances, and production processes.
Production Proven
500+ projects delivered. Real manufacturing workloads, not proof-of-concepts.
Is APS Right for Your Project?
APS is ideal when you need engineering automation that reaches beyond the desktop.
Configure-to-Order Manufacturers
You produce customizable products and want sales teams or customers to self-configure and get instant quotes with engineering outputs.
Dealer & Partner Networks
You need dealers or distributors to specify and quote your products without accessing your internal CAD systems or needing CAD licenses.
Teams Needing CAD-ERP Integration
You want to automatically extract BOMs, properties, and metadata from CAD models and push them into enterprise systems like SAP or Oracle.
ISVs Building on Autodesk
You're developing a SaaS product that needs to read, process, or visualize Autodesk file formats and want a development partner with deep API expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Proven APS Expertise
Years building on Autodesk APIs
Automation projects delivered worldwide
APS engines we develop with
"FDES built our product configurator on Autodesk Platform Services. Our dealers now configure and quote products in minutes instead of waiting days for engineering. The 3D viewer alone transformed our sales process."
Industries Using This Service
Ready to Move Your CAD Automation to the Cloud?
Let's discuss your use case. We'll evaluate whether APS is the right platform and outline an architecture that fits your workflow.