Cloud Model Initiator for Autodesk® Revit®
Autodesk ConsultingCloud Model Initiator for Autodesk® Revit®
Autodesk ConsultingCloud Model Initiator for Revit® is a plugin that migrates cloud-hosted models between supported Autodesk project environments, streamlining batch transfers, folder mapping and repeat migration.
Free
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You must have a valid license for one of the required Autodesk products before you can get this subscription app.
Available with a Workflow Advisory subscription. Contact wa-support@autodesk.com for subscription details and access.
Cloud Model Initiator for Autodesk® Revit® helps teams migrate cloud-hosted models between BIM Collaborate Pro (Autodesk® BIM 360®) and Forma Design Collaboration environments. The plugin supports project setup, handover, and account consolidation by streamlining the transfer of multiple models between selected locations.
Key capabilities include:
- Migrate multiple cloud-hosted models in batch workflows.
- Map models to destination project folders.
- Apply find-and-replace rules when renaming models.
- Archive existing target models before overwrite.
- Relink linked models after migration.
- Save and reuse migration profiles for recurring workflows.
Cloud Model Initiator reduces repetitive migration steps, improves consistency when moving model libraries, and simplifies recurring cloud-model transfer workflows across projects and hubs.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What else should I know about this product?
System requirements
- Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- .NET 8 (Revit 2025–2026), installed with Revit
- Sufficient local disk space for temporary model downloads during migration
Troubleshooting
Authentication and subscription
Authentication fails on launch
- Verify internet connectivity and proxy settings
- Confirm your Workflow Advisory subscription is active
- Close and reopen Revit, then launch Model Initiator again
- Contact wa-support@autodesk.com if entitlement errors persist
OAuth browser flow does not complete
- Allow the localhost callback on port 3006
- Complete sign-in in the browser window opened by the add-in
- Ensure no other application is blocking the callback port
For more information please review the trouble shooting page
Is there additional support information provided?
Before you run Cloud Model Initiator for the first time, configure the Forge (Autodesk Platform Services) application credentials in appsettings.json. These credentials allow the add-in to connect to ACC and BIM 360 on your behalf.
please review this configuration page for more information for configuring the tool.
Migration Options
Use the checkboxes at the bottom of the Cloud Model Initiator window to control batch migration behavior.
Archive Existing Before OverwriteWhen enabled, the tool downloads and archives an existing model in the destination project before uploading a replacement. Use this option when migrating to folders that may already contain models with the same name.
Archive files are uploaded to an archive folder in the destination project.
Suppress Revit DialogsWhen enabled, the add-in suppresses common Revit task dialogs during unattended migration, including unresolved references, workset conflicts, audit warnings, and schema conflict prompts.
Dialog suppression is automatically enabled during Send even if this checkbox was cleared, and the previous setting is restored when migration completes.
Relink Linked ModelsWhen enabled (default), the tool relinks linked Revit models in the destination project after all models in the migration queue are processed. Relinking updates link paths so host models reference the migrated copies in the destination project.
When disabled, only the main queued models are migrated. Linked models are not relinked. Use this option when you plan to relink manually or when linked models are not part of the migration scope.
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