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The September 2026 update of ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma improves ArcGIS Enterprise sign-in, access to Living Atlas content, and performance when working with larger GIS datasets in Autodesk Forma Site Design. Easier ArcGIS Enterprise sign-in ArcGIS Enterprise users can now connect more easily to their organization’s GIS…
In May, we showcased how ArcGIS can bring real-world spatial context into early-stage design workflows with ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma. Using an East London brownfield site, we demonstrated how to access, pre-curate, and style GIS layers for better use in ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma - supporting design decisions around…
The May 2026 update of ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma makes it easier for project teams to find and access trusted ArcGIS content faster in Autodesk Forma Site Design. With improved content category filtering, simpler ArcGIS Enterprise sign-in for accessing your organization's data, and expanded language support, this release…
The December 2025 update brings a smoother experience for finding the GIS content you need. Improved navigation of groups data You can now filter the Add layers list by the specific groups you belong to. Just choose the groups you want to see, and the list will show only the items shared within them. If your groups use…
This post was originally posted on 5/15/2025 under the Docs board and has been re-created here. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma brings the power of geographic intelligence into early-stage architectural design. By…
Hello, I have set up some analytical layers in ArcGIS which I would like to show inside Forma for conceptual massing. One of these layers is symbolised using graduated colours against a numerical field. Here is what it looks like inside ArcGIS: And here is what it looks like in Forma: It just shows up as outlines (please…
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This document serves as a valuable resource for users to familiarize themselves with the known and historical limitations of the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma extension. Before reporting any new issues, we encourage you to review the information below. Overview Our team is committed to keeping this post updated with each…
ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma supports a native sign in experience for ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise (12.1 and later) users. If you are using ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 or earlier, please follow the instructions below to access the extension. Tip: Optionally, ArcGIS Enterprise 11.5 and 12.0 administrators can update the…
What’s new ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma 1.0.0, released in May 2025, is now available in Autodesk App store. ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma integrates with Forma’s cloud platform, enabling you to connect your organization’s authoritative ArcGIS data directly into your Autodesk Forma designs. Visit the ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma…
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