Autodesk Forma Build: Assets provides an overview of Autodesk Forma Assets and the tools available for creating, managing and tracking project assets throughout their lifecycle. Topics include creating and importing assets, placing assets on sheets and importing asset data from 3D models. It also covers managing assets, creating systems and exporting asset information, along with administrative setup for categories, custom fields and status sets to support standardized asset management workflows.
Autodesk Forma Build: Assets
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Assets
- Creating and Importing Assets
- Placing Assets on Sheets and Importing from 3D Models
- Managing Assets, Creating Systems, and Exporting
- Admin Setup: Categories, Custom Fields, and Status Sets
About the Author
Ron Smith is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Cedar Rock Consulting LLC, a veteran-owned consulting firm focused on helping organizations improve operational clarity, strategy, and execution through technology, process optimization, and digital transformation, and is also a trusted reselling partner for Global eTraining!
With more than 30 years of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, SaaS, and enterprise technology, Ron has built a career leading initiatives in project management, customer success, consulting, strategic sales, and business operations. His background includes roles with Autodesk, various Autodesk partners, architecture, engineering, and consulting organizations, where he has helped companies of all sizes improve workflows, scale operations, and align technology investments with business outcomes.
He holds advanced degrees in Business Administration and Project Management and has extensive experience across the Autodesk ecosystem, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit, Fusion, and Autodesk Construction Cloud platforms.


