Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma) to VR/AR: Import ACC Models Directly into Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality on Meta Quest

Team SENTIO VR
3 days ago
2 min read

Your construction models already live in Autodesk Construction Cloud. Now they can live in VR too.

Sentio VR’s new ACC integration lets you import 3D models directly from your ACC projects and view them in Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality on Meta Quest — in minutes. No file downloads, no plugins, no format conversions. Just select a file, and it’s ready to walk through.

Seamless, Secure Import from ACC

The integration connects directly to your Autodesk Construction Cloud account. A one-time admin setup links your Sentio organization to ACC — after that, any team member can import models on demand.

The connection is built on Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and secured under Sentio’s ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. Your data stays protected at every step, from ACC to headset. No plugins to install, no third-party middleware — just a direct, enterprise-grade pipeline.

Every ACC File Format, VR-Ready in Minutes

Construction teams don’t work with just one file type. Your ACC projects likely contain a mix of Revit (.rvt), Navisworks (.nwd, .nwc), SketchUp (.skp), FBX, GLB, IFC, and more. Sentio supports all of them.

Select any file from your ACC project, hit Import, and Sentio converts it into a VR and AR-ready experience automatically. No manual export steps, no file preparation. Every format, one workflow.

Fast Processing with Clear Status Updates

Once you select a file, processing starts immediately. A clear status indicator shows progress in real time — from importing to processing to ready. You’ll also receive an email notification the moment your model is ready to view.

Most models are processed and available within minutes, so you can go from ACC to VR in the same session.

Share with a 6-Digit Code — No Account Required

Need a client or stakeholder to view the model on a headset? They don’t need an ACC license or a Sentio account. Just share a 6-digit access code or QR code. They enter it on any Meta Quest with the Sentio app, and they’re inside the model.

Ideal for client presentations, site reviews, and temporary headset setups where creating accounts for every viewer isn’t practical.

Offline Downloads for On-Site Use

Working on a job site with limited or no internet? Licensed headsets can download models locally before heading to site. Once downloaded, the full VR experience works completely offline — no WiFi or mobile connection needed.

Real-Time Collaboration from Anywhere

Imported models aren’t just for solo walkthroughs. Create a meeting session and invite team members to join from PC or Meta Quest — wherever they are. Inside the session, everyone can draw, sketch, annotate, and create issues directly on the 3D model in real time.

VR and AR in a Single App

Every model imported from ACC works in both Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Toggle between VR and AR mode with a single switch — no separate app, no re-processing.

In AR mode, position and lock your model on site and walk through it at 1:1 scale with Meta Quest passthrough. Compare as-built conditions against the BIM model, run coordination reviews, or walk a client through the finished design layered over the real space.