Demo Mode
Try the full Project Matrix Wizard without signing up. Pre-populated sample data, AI suggestions, and local auto-save.
What is Demo Mode?
Demo Mode lets you experience the full Project Matrix Wizard without creating an account or connecting an Autodesk Construction Cloud project. It uses pre-populated sample data from a UK infrastructure project so you can explore every feature — including AI-powered suggestions — in a risk-free sandbox.
No account required. Visit /demo/project-matrix to start immediately.
Sample data
The demo is pre-populated with realistic data modelled on a UK infrastructure project:
| Level | Values |
|---|---|
| Level 1 (Parties) | Principal Consultant, Contractor, Employer, Delivery Planning, Sub-Contractor |
| Level 2 (Functions) | General, Checker, Design/Project Manager, Estimator |
| Level 3 (Disciplines) | Civil, Structural, M&E, Environmental, Active Travel |
The configuration also includes:
- Overrides — Employer restricted to General and Checker functions only
- Display names — PC, CON, EMP, DP, SC shortcodes for folder naming
- Descriptions — AI-quality descriptions for every value
What works in Demo Mode
| Feature | Demo behaviour |
|---|---|
| All 5 wizard steps | Fully functional with sample data |
| AI suggestions | Work on every step (rate-limited to 20 requests/hour) |
| AI role restructuring | Upload your own CSV and restructure non-standard roles into the 3-level format |
| Roles Preview & CSV check | Compare generated roles against sample role data |
| Undo / Redo & keyboard shortcuts | Work normally (purely client-side) |
| Import from ACC / folder browsing | Hidden — requires a real ACC project connection |
| Save to database | Replaced with Save to Project (authenticated) or Sign Up to Save (guest) CTA |
Auto-save to local storage
Your demo progress is automatically saved to your browser's local storage after every change. This means:
- Close the tab and come back later — your configuration is restored exactly where you left off.
- Clear your browser data — the saved state will be lost.
- Different browsers or devices — each has its own independent save.
The local storage key is foreman-demo-matrix.
Importing your demo work
When you sign up and log in, Foreman detects your saved demo configuration and offers to import it:
- Visit Folders and Permissions in the sidebar.
- A blue banner appears: "You built a matrix in demo mode — would you like to import it into a real project?"
- Click Import to open the Project Matrix Wizard pre-filled with your demo data.
- Select a real hub and project, then save — your demo work becomes a live configuration.
- Click Dismiss to clear the banner and discard the demo data.
The import replaces the demo sentinel values (HubId=demo, ProjectId=demo) with your real project IDs, so the configuration can be saved and deployed normally.
Rate limiting
Demo AI endpoints are rate-limited to 20 requests per hour per IP address. This prevents abuse while giving you enough budget to explore all five steps. If you hit the limit, wait an hour or sign up for unlimited access.
For authenticated users
Logged-in users can also access Demo Mode from Settings > Try Project Matrix in the sidebar. The experience adapts:
- Save button becomes "Save to Project" (links to Folders and Permissions)
- Contextual hints link to your real project pages instead of sign-up
- Export JSON is available for system administrators
Where to find the demo
| Location | Link |
|---|---|
| Public navigation bar | Try Demo link |
| Landing page hero | Try the Demo button |
| Role Strategy page | Try the Interactive Demo and Launch Demo buttons |
| Sidebar (authenticated) | Settings > Try Project Matrix |
| Help Center | This article |