Autodesk Viewer in Power BI: Custom BIM Models Inside Reports
A practical workflow for using a custom Autodesk Viewer-based BIM viewer inside Power BI reports, with large-model support, saved views, colors, markers, and model-to-report interaction.
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Notes from the Frame team on BIM analytics, Power BI templates, Autodesk workflows, ACC/Forma data, and model review.
Autodesk Forma to Power BI: Custom BIM Dashboards for ACC Model Data
A practical look at connecting Autodesk Forma and former ACC project data to custom Power BI BIM dashboards with large-model support, viewer extensions, issues, assets, and model properties.
Frame for Excel 1.2.0: Export from Visible, Offline Mode, and a Cleaner Ribbon
The latest Frame Excel Add-in release brings export from visible elements, offline model preparation, a redesigned ribbon, and taskpane improvements for BIM teams.
Generative UI Dashboards for BIM Models with json-render and APS Viewer
A practical look at generating viewer-first BIM dashboards from natural language prompts using Vercel json-render, AI SDK, and Autodesk Platform Services Viewer.
Power BI Dashboards from Local Revit Files Without ACC
Learn when to use local Revit uploads for Power BI BIM dashboards, how the workflow compares with ACC, and what a practical Frame report should include.
Autodesk Data Exchange for Power BI vs Frame: Choosing the Right BIM Dashboard Workflow
Compare Autodesk Data Exchange, Autodesk Data Connector for Power BI, scheduled ACC data extracts, custom APS workflows, and Frame's BIM dashboard templates.
BIM Power BI Dashboard Templates for Revit, IFC, ACC, and Navisworks
A practical guide to BIM Power BI dashboard templates for model health, quantity takeoffs, ACC coordination, local uploads, and clash management.
Navisworks Local Clash Template for Power BI
Frame's Navisworks local clash template helps BIM coordinators turn local clash results into a clean Power BI dashboard for review meetings and progress tracking.
Embedded Viewer Links for Sharing BIM Models
Frame now supports configurable embedded viewer links, making it easier to share BIM models with clients, partners, and project teams without giving everyone full dashboard access.
Line of Balance Visualization in Power BI for Construction Schedules
How Frame connects ACC models to Power BI and makes Line of Balance visualization possible, turning static schedules into live, navigable dashboards shaped around how the work actually happens.
Using AI Agents to Automate Repetitive Tasks in Construction Software
How browser-based AI agents can handle tedious workflows in construction software without APIs or custom integrations. A practical look at automating Autodesk Forma with agent-browser and OpenCode.
New Viewer Launch for Power BI BIM Dashboard Templates
Frame's updated Power BI BIM viewer improves performance, federated model support, interaction modes, 2D selection colors, toolbar UX, and saved viewer states.