Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2017, 4th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781942689492
• eBook ISBN: 9781942689492
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2017 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. In Navisworks 2017 book, the author has emphasized on various hands on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering with Presenter and Autodesk Rendering graphics, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features of the Textbook: 392 pages of heavily illustrated text Covers detailed description of the tools of Navisworks 2017 Explains the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering Covers topics such as how to import a file in different formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, manage annotations and documentation, coordinate schedules with TimeLiner, and estimate project with Quantification Includes an exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter tool Provides step-by-step explanation that guide the users through the learning process Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2017 Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2017Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in NavisworksChapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing ObjectsChapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and AnimationsChapter 5: TimeLinerChapter 6: Working with Animator and ScripterChapter 7: QuantificationChapter 8: Clash DetectionChapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in NavisworksIndex

Chapter 1

Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2017

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic features of Autodesk Navisworks 2017

• Start Autodesk Navisworks 2017 software

• Use different components of the User Interface screen of Navisworks 2017

• Understand the Local and Global options in Navisworks

• Understand different file types in Navisworks

• Manage files in Navisworks

• Share data in Navisworks

• Work in different workspaces in Navisworks

• Access the Navisworks 2017 Help

Introduction

In the construction industry, sometimes many teams working on different tasks are involved in a project. In such cases, the coordination between the team members and integration of the project data is important for seamless execution of the project. Autodesk Navisworks is designed to provide an integrated environment to coordinate, share, and manage project files between multiple teams. It helps them to view the whole project and make better design conclusions, accurate construction documents, and to anticipate performance of the design. It is a powerful software which takes construction and design to new levels. It holds a building information modelling project together. The use of Autodesk Navisworks 2017 provides a competitive advantage and a higher profitability to building industry professionals.

Autodesk Navisworks has three product verticals: Navisworks Freedom, Navisworks Simulate, and Navisworks Manage.

Navisworks Freedom is a free viewer provided by Autodesk for viewing NWD files. Navisworks Freedom comprises all the basic tools including the complete set of navigation tools. This software can be used to quickly open the NWD files, review objects, create animation, and for navigation purpose.

Navisworks Simulate includes the tools and options for reviewing, real-time navigation, simulation, and animation. This software can also be used to communicate the project information to others. Construction managers can use this software for simulating the construction schedule.

Navisworks Manage is a comprehensive software which includes all the advanced and basic tools for coordination, real-time navigation, simulation, animation, clash detection, and estimation required for the project. This software can be used by construction managers, BIM engineers, architects, and so on.

Navisworks allows you to open the Autodesk Revit files in their native format. It also supports other file formats from other software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk ReCap, Autodesk Inventor, Faro 4.8, and so on.

In this book, you will learn about all the basic and advanced tools in Navisworks Manage.

basic features of Navisworks Manage

Navisworks Manage is a complete project software which allows analysis, reviewing, coordination, and simulation. The basic features of Navisworks are discussed next.

Navigation and Reviewing Tools

Navigating and reviewing models in a scene are the essential features of Navisworks. In Navisworks, you can navigate wit...

Table of contents

• CoverImage
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2017
• Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks
• Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects
• Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations
• Chapter 5: TimeLiner
• Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter
• Chapter 7: Quantification
• Chapter 8: Clash Detection
• Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks
• Lastpage