“Works on My Machine” Isn't a Strategy: Controlling AutoCAD Xrefs, Standards, and Sheet Set Manager in Forma Data Management

Managing AutoCAD projects in shared environments often leads to broken references, inconsistent templates, and file conflicts. This session will focus on workflows using AutoCAD and Autodesk Forma Data Management (formerly Autodesk Docs) to bring control and consistency to multi-user projects. You'll learn how to structure projects, manage permissions, maintain reference integrity using Connected References, and manage multi-user editing using checkout workflows. This session will also demonstrate how to deploy project-aware standards using Connected Support Files, coordinate deliverables using the new Connected Sheet Set Manager, and apply repeatable workflows to improve consistency and reduce errors across teams.