Autodesk Forma: Cloud-based software for early-stage planning and design

Improve project outcomes with conceptual design and modeling tools and real-time analytics.

Latest Forma features and news

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Design with rapid operational energy analysis

Adding to our suite of sustainability solutions, users can now design with energy efficiency in real time.

 


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The power of Autodesk Forma and Revit combined

Maximize the performance of your conceptual design studies with two-way interoperability.

 


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Microclimate analysis brings thermal comfort insights

Make informed decisions about thermal comfort, at the early stage, when designing outdoor spaces.

 


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What you can do with Autodesk Forma

Analysis being used in Autodesk Forma

Better decision support with real-time analytics

Uncover greater insights into your site and its surroundings in real time with AI powered analyses for key factors such as sunlight, daylight potential, wind, and microclimate. Better insights mean better outcomes.

Comparing analyses in Autodesk Forma

Make, evaluate, and optimize for better projects

Model complex design concepts in full 3D in just minutes. Test and evaluate multiple design solutions, and optimize for a multitude of constraints.

Interoperability features in Autodesk Forma (video: 2:16 sec.)

Bring your data and designs downstream

Connect your favorite design tools to Forma through extensions. Starting with file-less sync with Revit, Autodesk Forma helps project teams fluidly move proposals from planning into detailed design.

Other capabilities of Autodesk Forma

Automatic datasets

Forma sources specific datasets such as terrain, buildings, and boundaries (select markets only).

Smart design tools

Draw fluidly in 2D and 3D with dynamic tools that automate functions and takeoffs while you design.

Parking design

Rapidly get relevant parking metrics including number of parking spots and access driveways.

Powered by cloud computing

Continue to design while you run analyses in the cloud. See the results in seconds or minutes.

Import and export

With support for file formats, including IFC and OBJ, move your work to and from other AEC software.

Free viewer access

Share your projects in the cloud with team members, regardless of subscription status.

Save with Autodesk Forma in the AEC Collection*

The AEC Collection provides a cost-effective bundle of CAD, BIM, and cloud software for those who design, build, and make. Save big on Forma, Revit, AutoCAD, and more in the AEC Collection versus standalone.

The Collection provides designers, engineers, and contractors a set of useful tools that support projects. *Compared with purchasing included products separately


Discover the power of Forma in the AEC Collection

Connect your BIM to data-driven design

Connect your design workflow from Forma to Revit and back again, from desktop to cloud.

Revolutionize your site planning

Win more projects by rapidly studying your sites with real-time key figures and design tools.

Stay updated on the latest releases

Forma users benefit from continuous feature updates throughout the year.

Forma resources

WEBINAR

Revolutionize your site planning with Autodesk Forma

See how to use Forma to make a site plan in minutes, and overcome density and environmental challenges.

 


LEARNING HUB

Get to know Forma

Discover our learning resources, and get started with Forma in just a few simple steps.

 


THE AEC PLATFORM

Our vision for Forma

Learn about Autodesk’s vision for the Industry Cloud, and how it will unite teams, workflows, and data.

 


Autodesk Forma: Make tomorrow’s cities

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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