README.md

forge-basic-app

Sample application showing the basic usage of Autodesk Forge.

Live demo: https://forge-basic-app.herokuapp.com

Development

Prerequisites

• Register a Forge application
• Node.js (we recommend the Long Term Support version)
• Terminal (for example, Windows Command Prompt or macOS Terminal)

Setup & Run

• Clone the repository
• Install dependencies: npm install
• Setup environment variables:
  • FORGE_CLIENT_ID - your Forge application client ID
  • FORGE_CLIENT_SECRET - your Forge application client secret
  • FORGE_BUCKET (optional) - name of Forge bucket to store your designs
• Run the server: npm start

When using Visual Studio Code, you can specify the env. variables listed above in a .env file in this folder, and run & debug the application directly from the editor.