What is Autodesk Seek?
It is a web service that allows designers - architects, engineers, students - to search and find generic or manufacturer-specific building products or components and associated design content. This content could include 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, and descriptions for that product or component.

Which industries are you targeting with Autodesk Seek?
Currently, it is targeted at designers working in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. We are considering extending the service to include content particularly useful for mechanical designers in the future.

What are the system requirements for Autodesk Seek?
This is a web service, so all you need is an internet connection and a web browser. The browsers that are recommended are Firefox 2.0 and Internet Explorer 7.

How do I download files from Autodesk Seek to use with my design applications?
After either searching or browsing for the file that you are looking for, select the row in the search results page that you are interested in. This will allow you view additional details about the product or component that you are interested in as well as allow you to download the relevant design files. The first time you download a file, you will be required to confirm that you have and agree to the Terms of Use. Download the file to the desired location and use the appropriate design application to open the file.

How can I use the files that I download from Autodesk Seek?
Your use of the files downloaded from Autodesk Seek is governed by our Terms of Use. Please familiarize yourself with this document because it has important terms, conditions and disclaimers that affect your rights regarding the service.

What types of files are available from Autodesk Seek?
We have adopted an open approach in order to provide you with the design file or product specification that you need regardless of its format. This service is not restricted to only providing you files that are of an Autodesk format. You will find everything from Revit product family files and DWG files to DGN and SKP files to Microsoft Word documents and PDFs.

What are the sources of the content that I can find?
Autodesk Seek is indexing and categorizing content from several external sources as well as the content libraries that are provided with Revit Architecture 2008, Revit MEP 2008, Revit Structure 2008, AutoCAD Architecture 2008, and AutoCAD MEP 2008 software applications. We will be updating the content available constantly so keep checking the service on a regular basis.

How often will content be updated?
Autodesk Seek will be updated constantly. Please check it out frequently.

How do I use the filters available on Autodesk Seek?
You can choose to filter by File Type (DWG, RFA, SKP, etc.) or by Content Type (2D File, 3D File, etc.) either prior to running your search query or after you have a set of results. In addition, you can filter by an additional set of parameters such as Manufacturer, Width, Height etc. on the set of results received.

How do I use the browse capability on Autodesk Seek?
The browse capability on Autodesk Seek allows you to browse for content using AEC industry standard classifications, including MasterFormat 2004, Omniclass 1.0, and Uniformat II.

How do I report a problem with using Autodesk Seek?
Problems can be reported to by emailing us directly at seek.designers@autodesk.com. You are also encouraged to post questions on our discussion group at Autodesk Content Search.