Navisworks
Navisworks – Selection Tree – Item Name
Question: What is an Item Name in the Selection Tree?
Answer: The original CAD or Autodesk Navisworks assigned i...
Navisworks - Cache Files (.nwc)
Question: What is an .nwc (cache) file?
Answer: When any native CAD file is opened or appended, Autodesk Naviswo...
Navisworks – Selection Tree – Instances
Question: What are Instances in the Selection Tree?
Answer: An instance is a single object, which is referred to...
Civil 3D Object Enablers in Navisworks
QuestionCan I view AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings in Navisworks?
AnswerYes you can, but you will need to download the obj...
Creating Navisworks Clashes as Issues - Copy
by James Philip
Navisworks - Compatible CAD Applications
by Garry Stockton
The table below is provided as a quick reference only and does not contain the full extensive list...
Navisworks DWG/DXF &DWF/DWFx File readers
by Garry Stockton
The DWG/DXF file reader uses Autodesk's ObjectDBX technology and so is guaranteed to read all obje...
Navisworks - Render Tools
by Garry Stockton
The standard Navisworks model rendered scene can differ from what to expect. This blog will explai...
Why you should be Using Timeliner in Navisworks
by Garry Stockton
The TimeLiner tool enables you to link your model to an external construction schedule for visual ...
Why you should use Navisworks
by Garry Stockton
Navisworks is powerful software that can help professionals in the construction industry improve t...
Navisworks - Object Visibility using Backspace
By Garry Stockton
In Navisworks, it’s not always possible to see the complete element. If you have models where only ...
Navisworks 2024 – Customising a Section Plane
by Garry Stockton
By default, section planes are mapped to one of the six primary directions as follows:
Plane 1 To...
Inserting Sketchup content into Navisworks
by Garry Stockton
Above vehicle collections (.SKP files) images courtesy of 3D Warehouse.
Whilst using Navisworks, ...
Navisworks - Missing Elements
By Garry Stockton
When using Navisworks and Revit together on a project, Appending the model into Navisworks can ofte...
Navisworks 2024 – Revit Model updates in Navisworks
by Garry Stockton
Whilst on support recently, a frustrated new Navisworks user asked about updating models. He compla...
Navisworks - Properties Panel Enhancement Tool
by Garry Stockton
The Properties Panel (above) in Navisworks has not changed since the lates 90’s and can be a bit r...
Navisworks 2024 – Revit Parameters Missing in Navisworks
by Garry Stockton
When exporting data from Revit to Navisworks, sometimes parameter data may not appear.
The first re...
Navisworks - Override Object Colour
By Garry Stockton
If your Navisworks Model has a series of pipes running gas or fluid, you may want to identify each ...
Navisworks - Measuring Circular or Rounded Objects
By Garry Stockton
If you’re having issues measuring rounded objects accurately, such as the bottom sides of pipes, yo...
Navisworks Freedom – Why it is a very useful tool
By Garry Stockton
If you haven’t used Navisworks Freedom yet, here are some compelling reasons why you should:
It c...
Navisworks 2024 – TimeLiner Tool
By Garry Stockton
The TimeLiner tool enables you to link your model to an external construction schedule for visual t...
Navisworks 2024 – Batch Issue Creation
By Garry Stockton
Whilst you have been able to produce Clashes in Navisworks for many years now, 2024 version takes t...
Navisworks 2024 - Civil Alignments
By Garry Stockton
For some time now Alignments have been a Navisworks shortfall, but that has now changed. In Naviswo...
Navisworks - Using the Compare Tool
By Garry Stockton
Whilst many people look at Navisworks as a Collaboration, Communication and Clash detection tool, u...
Navisworks 2024 – A Single Point measure Tool
By Garry Stockton
Any Navisworks user will know that being able to measure a ‘Single Point Measurement’ has been very...
Using Motion Animations in Navisworks Clash Detection
By Chris Smith
Introduction
Following on from my last blog where we looked at creating clash studies, we can also cre...
Avoiding Coordination issues with Navisworks
By Garry Stockton
When considering using Navisworks there are 2 applications to choose from, Navisworks Manage and N...
Navisworks - Reasons to Download Navisworks Freedom
By Garry Stockton
Get the whole-project view using Navisworks created projects. Combine design data created in AutoC...
Navisworks - Auditing a model in Navisworks for distant items
By Garry Stockton
On a recent demo I came across some content which was quite away from the primary model. I'd like y...
Navisworks - How to improve the appearance of renders
By Garry Stockton
The standard Navisworks model rendered scene can differ from what we expect. This blog will explain...