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 FileIntegrated Model Ending Point

Download FileArch Model Ending Point

Download FileStruct Model Ending Point