Autodesk Forma
Punch list, drawings, daily reports, and 3D models from the jobsite
Autodesk Inc.
Autodesk Forma is developed and provided by Autodesk Inc..
Version7.39.0
Updated on
2025-10-14
Rating2.0
CategoryBusiness
Package namecom.plangrid.android
Downloads100+
Autodesk Forma Description
Capture punch list items, markup drawings, log daily reports, view the latest sheets, and review 3D models from the jobsite with the Forma mobile construction app.
The Forma mobile app puts the tools and project information you rely on in your hands. Stay connected to your crews on site, manage projects, and keep work moving.
Make critical decisions faster with the Forma mobile construction app:
• Forma Build Essentials for efficient, focused field execution
• Forma Build for connecting field execution and project management
Forma Build Essentials:
Built for lean crews and growing jobs. Projects are quick to set up, easy to access, and designed for everyday work on site.
• Capture punch list items and issues from the field
• Complete daily reports, logs, and forms
• View current construction sheets, drawings, files, and models
• Open project files and documentation
Latest sheets, files, and models
View and mark up sheets directly from the jobsite. Access project files and review 3D models to understand design intent and context. Confirm the latest versions before work begins.
• View and mark up drawings
• Open project files, sheets, and construction documents
• Review 3D models
Punch list and issue tracking
Capture punch list items and issues as you walk the jobsite. Track quality concerns. Log safety observations, near misses, and good catches. Assign responsibility and track work from open to closed.
• Log issues with photos, locations, and references
• Assign owners and due dates
• Track progress from open to closed
Daily reports, checklists, and forms
Capture daily activity and site conditions, complete quality or safety inspections, and attach photos, signatures, and supporting files.
• Complete daily reports and logs
• Record site conditions and project information
• Attach photos and signatures
Fast mobile workflows
Open a project and jump straight into work.
• Access sheets, issues, forms, photos, and models quickly
• Use shortcuts for common field actions
• Keep project information accessible as connectivity changes
Forma Build:
With Forma Build, bring the office and field together to keep projects aligned and on track with connected project management workflows.
• Includes core field capabilities
• Review project schedules and work plans
• Manage RFIs and track responses
• Access approved submittals
• Capture meeting notes and manage correspondence
• Track project assets
• Manage document and package reviews
Connected across Forma:
The Forma mobile app connects you to your Forma project information, construction documents, files, and 3D models across Forma Build Essentials, Forma Build, PlanGrid, Forma Design Collaboration, and Forma Data Management, while providing access to files created in Autodesk tools like Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
See what our customers have to say:
"The ability to access 3D models from the field eliminates confusion and allows us to come to a real-time resolution for any issues onsite. This capability reduces risk and provides cost and time savings while ensuring we deliver high-quality projects to our clients."
Briana Mitchell, Project Manager, Boldt Company
"We have about 460 field employees and for them to access documents in real-time directly on their iPhone or their iPad is priceless."
Ken Mabe, Director of Field Operations, Eckardt Group
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Comments about Autodesk Forma Android Version
Should at least have the option to view the project without downloading pages first in the app, PC browser allows this. Even if you select "No sheets to be downloaded" it dumps the entire project onto your device. Also does not redraw any windows when going to view tasks. Literally cant see any of them on mobile and the sidebar stays in the same spot. This app needs attention for the unlimited sheet subscription fees you charge.
The general idea of this platform is good. As an engineer, I find its ability to quickly load, pan, zoom, and change pages in the project specific PDFs excellent. It is much faster than any other PDF software I've used on my phone. Its ability to tag a location on a drawing and make a specific note and attach one or more pictures regarding the note is a great feature. The service - desktop, web, and mobile apps - is great for collaboration. || So why only 2 stars after reading that? Simple -- it assumes you have unlimited data. Not everyone has unlimited mobile data (including me). There is no way in the app to prevent it from uploading data and pictures over mobile data. I take a lot of pictures when I visit a job site. During my last use of the app, it uploaded over 700 MB of data even when I took steps to prevent it from happening. || I used their online chat support the day before I used the app in the field. Their support tech told me I needed to disable mobile data for my entire phone while using the app, which of course, cripples the phone. Then, I had to make sure that the OS setting for using mobile data in the background for this particular app was turned off. It is. While on site, I turned off mobile data on my phone. At the end of my visit, I noticed that there were over 600 items waiting to upload. So it seemed to work. I then closed the app before turning mobile data back on so I could check my messages and use the map for traffic conditions. When I got home, I found out the app decided to upload all of those files while I was driving. There was no need to upload them as I have WiFi at home and in the office. I wasn't going to do anything with that information till I got to one of those places. || I contacted tech support again and expressed my frustration with this issue. I happened to chat with the same person as the previous session. He seems to think the issue is with Android not the app. I pointed out that many, many other apps have options to enable/disable uploading/downloading data over mobile data or only when connected to WiFi. I presented several examples including OneDrive, Google Photos, and a podcast app. There are many other examples as well as subscription services like Spotify that allow you to download music for listening when not on WiFi. I was told my feedback will be forwarded to the Product Team to see if they could implement my suggestion. || Until this issue is corrected, I will no longer use the app while in the field. This is too bad since it really does save time when writing reports. Please correct this oversight and I will gladly revise this review.
The search engine in Plan grid could be faster. The pages could upload faster. The general experience is good, however loading could be faster. I use other construction programs like plan grid and they are faster than plan grid. Just type in E1-3 and the page appears in the blink of a eye. The scaling out feature which requires you to input a measurement in order to calibrate the measurement is difficult to calibrate. why not just allow the input of the scale 1/8 is a foot. Only 4 stars.
Should at least have the option to view the project without downloading pages first in the app, PC browser allows this. Even if you select "No sheets to be downloaded" it dumps the entire project onto your device. Also does not redraw any windows when going to view tasks. Literally cant see any of them on mobile and the sidebar stays in the same spot. This app needs attention for the unlimited sheet subscription fees you charge.
The general idea of this platform is good. As an engineer, I find its ability to quickly load, pan, zoom, and change pages in the project specific PDFs excellent. It is much faster than any other PDF software I've used on my phone. Its ability to tag a location on a drawing and make a specific note and attach one or more pictures regarding the note is a great feature. The service - desktop, web, and mobile apps - is great for collaboration. || So why only 2 stars after reading that? Simple -- it assumes you have unlimited data. Not everyone has unlimited mobile data (including me). There is no way in the app to prevent it from uploading data and pictures over mobile data. I take a lot of pictures when I visit a job site. During my last use of the app, it uploaded over 700 MB of data even when I took steps to prevent it from happening. || I used their online chat support the day before I used the app in the field. Their support tech told me I needed to disable mobile data for my entire phone while using the app, which of course, cripples the phone. Then, I had to make sure that the OS setting for using mobile data in the background for this particular app was turned off. It is. While on site, I turned off mobile data on my phone. At the end of my visit, I noticed that there were over 600 items waiting to upload. So it seemed to work. I then closed the app before turning mobile data back on so I could check my messages and use the map for traffic conditions. When I got home, I found out the app decided to upload all of those files while I was driving. There was no need to upload them as I have WiFi at home and in the office. I wasn't going to do anything with that information till I got to one of those places. || I contacted tech support again and expressed my frustration with this issue. I happened to chat with the same person as the previous session. He seems to think the issue is with Android not the app. I pointed out that many, many other apps have options to enable/disable uploading/downloading data over mobile data or only when connected to WiFi. I presented several examples including OneDrive, Google Photos, and a podcast app. There are many other examples as well as subscription services like Spotify that allow you to download music for listening when not on WiFi. I was told my feedback will be forwarded to the Product Team to see if they could implement my suggestion. || Until this issue is corrected, I will no longer use the app while in the field. This is too bad since it really does save time when writing reports. Please correct this oversight and I will gladly revise this review.
The search engine in Plan grid could be faster. The pages could upload faster. The general experience is good, however loading could be faster. I use other construction programs like plan grid and they are faster than plan grid. Just type in E1-3 and the page appears in the blink of a eye. The scaling out feature which requires you to input a measurement in order to calibrate the measurement is difficult to calibrate. why not just allow the input of the scale 1/8 is a foot. Only 4 stars.
Is Autodesk Forma safe for my device?
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Yes, Autodesk Forma follows the Google Play content guidelines to ensure safe use on your Android device.
What is an XAPK file, and what should I do if the Autodesk Forma I downloaded is an XAPK file?
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A file with .xapk extension is a compressed package file. It is a container file format that incorporates APK and additional associated files required for the installation.
The XAPK format was introduced to package the APK file and OBB file together for a seamless delivery and installation process.
XAPK format can help reduce the package size of application.
On mobile phones, users need to install the XAPK installer first, and then install XAPK files through that installer.
But on PC client, you just need to put the file on LDPlayer.
Can I play Autodesk Forma on my computer?
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Yes, you can play Autodesk Forma on your computer by installing LDPlayer, an Android emulator. After installing LDPlayer, simply drag and drop the downloaded APK file into the emulator to start playing Autodesk Forma on PC. Alternatively, you can open the emulator, search for the game or app you want to play, and install it from there.
