Autodeskformaatti

Autodeskformaatti is a hypothetical open data exchange format proposed by Autodesk to enable interoperable storage and transfer of design information across CAD, CAM, and BIM environments. The format envisions a single container that can store geometry, topology, materials, annotations, parametric relationships, and project metadata, supporting both 2D drawings and 3D models.

The file structure is described as a self-describing container with a header containing version, schema reference, and integrity checksums, followed by sections for geometry (supports B-rep, NURBS, meshes), parametric data, assemblies and constraints, materials and textures, and project metadata (author, units, coordinate systems). The format is designed to preserve provenance and revision history, enabling time-based diffs and rollback.

Interoperability is a central goal: exporters and importers provide mapping between Autodeskformaatti constructs and existing formats (such as DWG, RVT, IPT, and STEP) and can be extended via plug-in registries. The specification emphasizes extensibility, compression, and efficient streaming for large assemblies.

Adoption and status: Autodeskformaatti is described in public drafts and discussions as of the mid-2020s but has not been released as an official, widely adopted standard. Pilot programs and reference implementations exist within Autodesk ecosystems and selected partners. Licensing is described as open with a permissive specification, though practical use may depend on vendor tooling.

Benefits and limitations: Potential benefits include improved interoperability, better data longevity, and streamlined collaboration in multi-discipline projects. Limitations include the need for broad vendor support and potential performance considerations for complex parametric data.