We’re excited to announce a powerful new feature in Power Search—you can now bulk update the “Description” field of files in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! This update is powered by a brand-new API recently released by Autodesk, and it marks a major step forward in file management and metadata control across your projects.

Until now, updating the “Description” metadata for files in ACC was a manual and time-consuming process. Teams had to edit file descriptions one by one, which wasn’t practical for large-scale projects handling hundreds or thousands of documents.

Thanks to Autodesk’s new API, and now fully integrated into Power Search, you can:

  • ✅ Search and filter the exact files you want (using Power Search’s advanced filters)

  • ✍️ Edit descriptions in bulk via Excel

  • 💾 Upload and sync metadata changes back to ACC in seconds

What Is the “Description” Attribute?

The “Description” field is one of the most visible and important file metadata attributes in Autodesk Construction Cloud. It appears in file info, making it essential for clear communication across teams.

With this new Power Search feature, you can now ensure all file descriptions stay consistent, informative, and up to date—without the headache.

Real-World Use Cases

  • Updating hundreds of drawing files before a design review submission

  • Fixing inconsistent descriptions in shared folders

  • Standardising file metadata for ISO 19650 compliance

🔗 Reference: Autodesk API Blog: Write Description Attribute to a File Item in ACC and BIM 360