Install
To complete the workflow shown in this module, download and install the Navisworks Manage application here:
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:
When you install the NWC File Export Utility, it will add the Add-Ins > External Tools > Navisworks command to your Revit application.
Workflow
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