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9.2.A Exporting Elements for 4D Simulation

Install

To complete the workflow shown in this module, download and install the Navisworks Manage application here:

Navisworks Manage Installer

Depending on which version of Revit you have installed, you may also need to download and install the Navisworks NWC File Export Utility separately.  If you don't see the Add-Ins > External Tools > Navisworks command in your Revit application, download the Navisworks NWC File export utility for your version of Navisworks from this website:

Navisworks NWC File Export Utility Downloads

When you install the NWC File Export Utility, it will add the Add-Ins > External Tools > Navisworks command to your Revit application.

Workflow

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Demo

Practice Exercise (Optional)

Download Practice File:  Starting Point - Arch

Download Practice File:  Starting Point - Struct

  • Export an architectural model to a Navisworks cache file.
  • Open the architectural model in Revit.Create a new view for exporting elements to Navisworks.
  • Duplicate the existing default 3D view.Rename the new view to Arch - Export to Navisworks.
  • Export the architectural model elements.
    • Open the Navisworks Export tool.Name the new file Arch Model.nwc.
    • Choose the file type Navisworks (*.nwc).
    • Save the file to a folder on your local disk.
  • Export an structural model to a Navisworks cache file.
  • Open the structural model in Revit.Create a new view for exporting elements to Navisworks.
    • Duplicate the existing default 3D view.
    • Rename the new view to Struct - Export to Navisworks.
  • Export the structural model elements.Open the Navisworks Export tool.
    • Name the new file Struct Model.nwc.
    • Choose the file type Navisworks (*.nwc).
    • Save the file to the same folder on your local disk.
  • Create an integrated model in Navisworks Manage.
  • Open the Navisworks Manage application.Append the two Navisworks cache (*.nwc) files created in the earlier steps.Try navigating thru the integrated model using the navigation tools in the Navisworks Manage interface.
  • Save your integrated model as a Navisworks File Set.
  • Open the File: Save As tool.
    • Choose the Navisworks File Set (*.nwf) file format.
    • Enter the name Integrated Model and save the file into the same folder as the Navisworks cache (*.nwc) files.

When you have completed this exercise, your model should look like this:

Download File: Integrated Model Ending Point

Download File: Arch Model Ending Point

Download File: Struct Model Ending Point