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Access ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma

The ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension allows for enhanced geospatial analysis and design capabilities. This topic explores the process of accessing the extension within Forma Site Design, allowing you to utilize the capabilities of both ArcGIS and Autodesk Forma for a more collaborative, comprehensive, and efficient workflow.

Note:

To access the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension, a Contributor or above user type is needed.

See User types in the ArcGIS Online documentation to learn more.

See User types in the ArcGIS Enterprise documentation to learn more.

Add the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension

The ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension card is available in the Extensions sidebar.

To add ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma to your Forma Site Design, do the following:

  1. Click the Extensions button Extensions in Forma Site Design.

    The Extensions sidebar appears.

  2. Click the Add extension button Add extension button in the Extensions sidebar.

    The Autodesk App Store opens and displays all available extensions.

  3. Find the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension card and click the Add button.

  4. Click the Agree button to allow access to add the extension.

    ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma is added to the Extensions sidebar.

Access the extension

ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma supports a native sign in experience for ArcGIS Online users and ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1 and above users. If you are using ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 and below, you will need to complete some additional steps to configure the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension for your account.

Sign in to your ArcGIS account

To sign in to ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, do the following:

  1. Click ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma in the Extensions sidebar Extensions in Forma Site Design.

    The extension opens.

  2. Click the Sign in with ArcGIS Online button if you have an ArcGIS Online account. Alternatively, click the Sign in with ArcGIS Enterprise button if you have an ArcGIS Enterprise account.

  3. For ArcGIS Enterprise users, enter your ArcGIS Enterprise organization’s portal URL.

    Note:

    You may be prompted with a Chrome browser notification saying "app.autodeskforma.com wants to access other devices on your local network". Select Allow.

    If you are using ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 and below, see this ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma Community post to create a Client ID in your ArcGIS organization.

    Enter the Client ID.

    Note:

    The extension has limited support for Enterprise identity provider (idP) authentication such as IWA, PKI, SAML, etc.

    When using an Enterprise idP, a Client ID does not need to be created. Enter any value to enable the Sign in button. Depending on your identity provider configuration, you may be prompted to sign in or signed in automatically.

    Click Sign in.

  4. Enter your ArcGIS account username and password in the sign in window.

  5. Click Sign in.

    ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma grants access to your ArcGIS account and you can start adding GIS layers into Forma Site Design.

  6. Optionally, click your profile in the extension and click Sign out to sign out of your ArcGIS account.

    Signing out of your ArcGIS account removes all view-only ArcGIS layers from Forma Site Design.

After you complete the steps above, you are ready to add ArcGIS layers to Forma Site Design. For guidance on configuring your geospatial data, see curate ArcGIS data for Forma Site Design.