Stop manually copying
file data into spreadsheets
Extract file metadata from Autodesk Forma into structured CSV, Excel, or JSON reports. Populate your TIDP and MIDP templates automatically. Schedule recurring exports and get notified when they're ready.
13+
Standard attributes
3
Export formats
Unlimited
Custom attributes
Scheduled
Recurring reports
Sound familiar?
Every document controller, BIM manager, and project manager has faced these problems.
Hours of manual data gathering
Opening folders one by one, copying file names, dates, and versions into a spreadsheet. Repeated every week.
Reports outdated before they're finished
By the time you finish the spreadsheet, new files have been uploaded and the data is already stale.
Custom attributes buried in ACC
Document Status, Suitability, Discipline — valuable metadata locked inside Autodesk Forma with no easy way to export.
Inconsistent reporting formats
Every team member builds reports differently. No standard templates, no standard process, no audit trail.
Built for the people who manage project information
Whether you're tracking deliverables, auditing compliance, or building handover packs — Attribute Extract has you covered.
Document Controllers
- Weekly transmittal registers with file names, versions, dates, and status
- Document status reports pulling custom attributes like Suitability and Revision
- Naming convention audits — export all file names to check compliance
Project Managers
- Scheduled extracts of file counts and modified dates to track deliverable progress
- Handover packages — structured file registers for project milestones
- Multi-project oversight — compare file activity across your portfolio
BIM Managers
- Model register maintenance — versions, sizes, and modified dates for all models
- Custom attribute reporting — Discipline, Zone, Level, Package metadata
- Storage audits — file sizes grouped by folder to identify bloated areas
Quality & Compliance
- Audit trails — who created or modified files, and when
- Template-based compliance reports populated automatically from live data
- Scheduled evidence packs for ISO/quality checkpoints
Populate your TIDP and MIDP from live project data
TIDPs and MIDPs are the backbone of BIM information management, but they're typically maintained as static spreadsheets that fall out of sync with the actual CDE. Foreman changes that.
Upload your existing TIDP/MIDP template
Any Excel format your organisation uses — BS EN ISO 19650, PAS 1192, or bespoke.
Map columns to live file attributes
Document Reference to File Name, Revision to Version, Suitability to Status, Classification to Folder Path.
Get your actual deliverables list, not the planned one
The extract reflects what's really in the CDE — not what was planned six months ago.
Schedule weekly updates to keep the plan current
Set it and forget it. Your TIDP lands in your inbox every Monday morning, fully populated.
TIDP Template Mapping
ISO-19650-TIDP-v3.xlsx
| TIDP Column | Mapped To | |
|---|---|---|
| Document Reference | File Name | |
| Revision | Version | |
| Suitability | Status (Custom) | |
| Classification | Folder Path | |
| Date of Issue | Modified Date | |
| Originator | Created By | |
| File Format | File Type | |
| File Size | Size (MB) |
Four steps to structured data
From folder selection to downloaded report in under a minute.
Select folders
Choose your hub, project, and folders. Multi-select with checkboxes, include sub-folders automatically.
Pick attributes
Standard metadata plus any custom attributes from your project. Drag to reorder columns.
Configure output
XLSX, CSV, or JSON. Date format, size units, hyperlinks, split by folder. Settings remembered.
Extract or schedule
Download immediately or schedule recurring extracts with email notification when ready.
Everything you need from an extract tool
XLSX, CSV & JSON
Excel with frozen headers and auto-filter, plain CSV, or structured JSON. Your choice.
Template population
Upload your Excel template, auto-detect headers, map to attributes. Formatting preserved.
Split by folder
One Excel sheet per folder with an 'All Files' summary tab. Each with freeze pane and auto-filter.
Clickable hyperlinks
ACC URLs become clickable file name links in Excel. Open any file directly from your report.
Scheduled extracts
Daily, weekly, monthly, or custom cron. Get an email when your report is ready to download.
Custom attributes
Pull any metadata defined in your Autodesk Forma project — Document Status, Discipline, Suitability, and more.
User name resolution
Created By and Modified By show real names — not raw Autodesk IDs.
No duplicate rows
Select overlapping folders freely — each unique file appears only once. Different files with the same name are kept.
Fully configurable
Date formats, size units, file extensions. All settings saved in your browser between sessions.
Manual process vs Foreman
| Task | Manual | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Gather file list from 5 folders | 30-60 minutes | < 1 minute |
| Add custom attributes to report | Not possible without API | Built-in, one click |
| Resolve user IDs to names | Manual lookup per user | Automatic |
| Populate TIDP/MIDP template | Copy-paste, error-prone | Template mapping |
| Weekly recurring report | Repeat the entire process | Scheduled + emailed |
| Multi-sheet by folder | Manual sheet creation | One checkbox |
| Hyperlinks to source files | Manual URL entry | Automatic |
Set it and forget it
Save any extract as a definition and schedule it to run automatically. Your document register, TIDP update, or compliance report lands in your inbox without lifting a finger.
Flexible frequency
Daily, weekly, monthly, every 6 hours, or custom cron expression. Choose your timezone.
Email notification
Get notified the moment your extract is ready. Download directly from the email.
One-click re-run
Saved definitions can be re-run any time from the Saved Extracts tab.
Job Name
Frequency
Timezone
Frequently asked questions
What is Attribute Extract?
Can I extract custom attributes from Autodesk Forma?
How does TIDP/MIDP template population work?
What export formats are supported?
Can I schedule recurring extracts?
Why do Created By / Modified By show user IDs instead of names?
Is Attribute Extract available on the free plan?
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Need help? Read the Attribute Extract guide or the Template guide.