Connecting to Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and other CDEs

Synchronize ACC models for structured BIM verification

Teams using Autodesk Construction Cloud as their common data environment need a way to check those models against project requirements without downloading files and uploading them manually every time a new version is published. The Verify module (opens in a new tab) in Plannerly (opens in a new tab) connects directly to ACC, so models are loaded into the browser, indexed for property checking, and automatically synchronized whenever new versions appear.

The connection starts with installing the Plannerly add-on in your Autodesk Construction Cloud account. Search for it in the ACC apps section, click install, and authorize the connection. Once installed, logging into Plannerly with your ACC credentials gives you access to all the hubs and projects you have permission to see. You navigate to the project you want, select the folder containing your models, and hit connect. The model loads into the browser-based 3D viewer and the indexing process (opens in a new tab) begins, preparing all properties for checking against your scope requirements.

Every version of a connected model is synchronized automatically (opens in a new tab). When a team member publishes a new version in ACC, it appears in Plannerly without any manual intervention. This means the checking workflow always runs against the latest content, and you can review the history of how a model has changed over time. The automatic synchronization removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in traditional model checking workflows: the manual effort of exporting, uploading, and tracking which version is current.

ACC is not the only route for bringing models into Verify. The File Manager (opens in a new tab) can also be used to connect models that are already stored in Plannerly, and synchronized folders from other CDEs feed into File Manager as well. This means teams using different data environments can still have their models checked inside Verify. Each model has its own model rules, and each task has its own task rules, so the connection between model elements and scope requirements works regardless of where the model originally came from. The integrations (opens in a new tab) are designed to fit into your existing tool ecosystem rather than replace it.

How to connect ACC models to the Verify module

1. Install the Plannerly add-on - Go to the apps section in Autodesk Construction Cloud, search for the Plannerly add-on, and click install.
2. Authorize the connection - Complete the authorization process to allow Plannerly to access your ACC hubs and projects.
3. Log in with your ACC account - In Plannerly, use your Autodesk credentials (opens in a new tab) to access the connection and see your available hubs.
4. Select your project and folder - Navigate to the project containing the models you want to check and select the folder to connect.
5. Connect the model - Hit connect to load the model into the browser-based viewer and start the indexing process.
6. Wait for indexing - The model is processed for lightweight viewing and all properties are indexed for checking. You can work in other modules while this runs.
7. Verify automatic synchronization - Confirm that new versions published in ACC appear automatically in Plannerly without manual re-upload.
8. Set up model and task rules - Define the rules that connect model elements to scope tasks for automated requirement checking.

What you'll learn

• ACC add-on installation - How to find, install, and authorize the Plannerly add-on in Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Hub and project access - How to navigate your ACC hubs and projects from within Plannerly to find the right models.
• Automatic version sync - How connected models stay up to date automatically as new versions are published in ACC.
• File Manager as an alternative - How models stored in File Manager or synchronized from other CDEs can also be connected to Verify.
• Model and task rules - How each model and each task has its own connection rules that link elements to scope requirements for checking.

Common questions