Overview
Today, Autodesk Build Forms only support the creation of interactive forms through manual field creation or by uploading a PDF. However, many construction workflows rely heavily on Excel-based templates that include formulas, conditional logic, predefined data structures, and standardized layouts. When attempting to convert these Excel files into PDF to use them in Autodesk Build, much of this logic is lost.
Problem
Our teams frequently work with Excel templates that are already validated internally and used across multiple projects. These files often contain formulas that automatically calculate values, ensure consistency, and reduce manual input errors.
When converting these templates to PDF, the formulas and built-in logic are removed, resulting in a non-interactive and error-prone form within Autodesk Build.
Requested Feature
We would like Autodesk Build to support Excel (.xlsx) upload directly as a Form template, preserving:
-Cell formulas
-Conditional formatting
-Dropdown lists / data validation
-Locked/protected cells
-Predefined calculation fields
-Embedded metadata
Build would then automatically convert the Excel structure into a fully interactive form, similar to the existing PDF auto-field detection, but without losing the business logic native to Excel.
Why This Matters
-Reduces manual work and repeated form rebuilding
-Avoids errors caused by manual data entry
-Leverages existing company-standard templates
-Improves consistency across project teams
-Allows organizations to maintain a single source of truth for engineered forms
-Enhances adoption of Autodesk Build across field teams
