Autodesk Navisworks Manage Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Software Features 1 The Autodesk Navisworks Products 1 Supported File types 2 File Exporters 3 Navisworks Native File formats 3 Navisworks User Interface 3 Performance Indicator 6 The Options Editor 7 Workspaces 8 Exercises Inspecting the Options Editor Settings 9 Adding Dockable Windows 9 Saving Workspace 10 Adding Commands to Quick Access Toolbar 10 Chapter 2: Managing the Project Open Files 11 Appending Files 11 Delete Files 12 Setting Display Units 12 Refreshing Model 12 Merge Files 13 Publishing Files 13 Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL File Units & Transform 14 Exercises Opening Files on Directory 15 Opening Files via URL 15 Appending Files 15 Merge Review Sessions 16 Publish File 17 Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools 3D Model Navigation 18 Keyboard Shortcuts 19 Steering Wheels 19 Navigation Bar 19 View Cube 19 The Navigation Bar Tools 20 Home View 20 Camera 20 FOV Slider 21 Head-Up Display 21 Grids and Levels Support 21 Controls for Navigation Realism 22 Exercises Model Navigation 23 Navigation Using Keyboard Shortcuts 23 Grids and Levels 23 Adding Realism for Navigation 24 Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Chapter 4: Select, Control and Review Objects Selection Tree 25 Selecting Objects 26 Find Objects 28 Hide Objects 29 Overriding Item Display 29 Selection Set 30 Measure Tools 30 Comments 32 Exercises Object Selection 33 Cycling on Different Selection 33 Override Highlight Defaults 34 Quick Find 34 Find Items 34 Find All Sheets & Models Containing the Selected Object 34 Hide Objects 35 Override Item Display 35 Creation Selection Sets 36 Explore the Measure Tools and Adding Comments 36 Chapter 5: Viewpoints, Sections and Animations Viewpoints 39 Saved Viewpoints 39 Organizing Viewpoints 40 Edit Viewpoint Settings 40 Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL .Import Files 41 Sectioning 41 Sectioning Modes 42 Sectioning Plane Designation 43 Move and Rotate Section Planes 43 Create Animations 43 2 Ways to Produce Animations 43 Keyboard Shortcuts 43 Export Animations 43 Exercises Creating Saved Viewpoints 44 Inspecting Saved Viewpoints 44 Organizing Viewpoints 44 Edit Viewpoint Settings 45 Export/Import Viewpoints 45 Export a Viewpoint Report 45 Model Sectioning 46 Create Animation Using Saved Viewpoints 47 Create Animation from an Interactive Navigation 47 Export Animation 48 Chapter 6: Timeliner .Simulate Project Schedule Timeliner 49 Components of Timeliner Window 49 Context Menu 50 Task Buttons 50 Challenge Systems Inc. Default Task Types 51 Compatible File Type 51 Simulation Settings Dialog Box 51 Exercises Create Task Manually 52 Link a Third Party Schedule to TimeLiner 53 4D Simulation 54 Chapter 7: Clash Detection Clash Detective 55 Clash Detective Window 56 Clash Summary Information 56 Rules Tab 56 Select Tab 57 Geometry Type Buttons 57 Types of Clashes 58 Results Tab 58 Report Tab 58 Switchback 59 Exercises Run Interference Check 60 View Clash Results and Group Clash Involving Object 60 Add Comment 61 Create Clash Report 61 Perform Switchback 62 Reflect Design Changes and Resolve Clashes 63 Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL . AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 1 . The model can be shared to other team members through publishing and can be freely viewed using Autodesk Navisworks Freedom. Objectives: After completing this lesson. The Autodesk Navisworks Products Autodesk Navisworks Simulate Is the base level of Navisworks products and have the following features: • Aggregate multi-discipline models • Create model reviews • Model Navigation • Locate building elements • Render • Timeliner • Quantification Autodesk Navisworks Manage Is the highest level of Navisworks products and has all the features of Navisworks Simulate with the addition of Clash Detection. • Identify the tools available in the User Interface.Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Software Features Autodesk Navisworks 2016 is a comprehensive project review tool that can aid project collaboration of different disciplines. simulate construction sequence. and with a set of review tools to communicate necessary changes right before construction begins. you will be able to: • Be familiar with the Autodesk Navisworks product family. • Configure the model settings to match the settings from the source. virtually inspect site based on 3D models. Autodesk Navisworks Freedom A free viewer that allows sharing of published models to project team members who needs to view the entire integrated components of the project. Challenge Systems Inc. • Know the file formats supported by Autodesk Navisworks • Understand the differences of the type of files generated by Navisworks. perform clash detection. nwd .prw DWF . AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 2 .nwc 3D Studio .man .sldprt .CATProduct .step STL . this can be reflected within the Navisworks model by clicking on the REFRESH button For the list of compatible 3D CAD applications can be seen on the table below.igs .ipj JTOpen .rcs .pdf Pro/ENGINEER .stl VRML .cgr CIS/2 .sat SketchUp .dfwx .iges Inventor .ptx Informatix MicroGDS .w2d Autodesk DWG/DXF .cv7 NX .sldasm STEP .iQwsp FBX .ifc IGES .rvm ACIS SAT (to V7) .asc .jt Leica .rcp Revit .stp Microstation Design (J.prt Parasolid Binary .dwg .zfc .model .iam .asm .nwf .iQscan .exp .rte Rhino .wrz Z+F .3dd RVM .x_b Adobe PDF .Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Supported Types of File A variety of files originating from different applications can be brought inside Autodesk Navisworks and can work with these files for project review purpose.fbx IFC .3dm Riegl .neu Autodesk ReCap .zfs Challenge Systems Inc.dxf Faro .prp . V8.ipt .fws .iQmod .skp SolidWorks .txt CATIA .prt .dwf .stp .prt . Files of Type File Extensions Autodesk Navisworks .CATPart .rfa . XM) .dlv3 .dri ASCII Laser .pts .g .wrl .dgn .prj PDS Design .asm .fls . When a change is made on the original file.session .3ds . This list only includes the common applications working with Autodesk Navisworks.rvt . It is used for an ongoing project where changes is expected in the originating file. Autodesk Navisworks Native File Formats The following are the native file formats of Autodesk Navisworks: Contains all design geometry and the Autodesk Navisworks related data (eg. Navisworks User Interface Figure 1: Navisworks user interface Challenge Systems Inc. It has no link to the original file. the cache will be recreated to reflect the design update. If it detects that the original file is newer. markups). NWD It can be considered as a snapshot of the current state of the model. the file will check which is newer (original file vs cache file).Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks File Exporters For applications where native file formats are not read in Autodesk Navisworks. hence no update will be shown when changes are made on the original file. thus have a smaller file size. NWC If nwc is loaded the next time. comments. this acquires the name of the loaded native file and on the same directory. Viewpoints. This can be downloaded in Autodesk Navisworks webpage. A file set that contains the link from the originating file and does not contain model NWF geometry. A cache file created when the native file is loaded in Autodesk Navisworks.nwc). AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 3 . file exporter can be used to create a native Autodesk Navisworks files (. It is also the file format of the published model. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 4 . 3. The windows provide ease of access to end user when performing specific project review task.Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 1. Figure 3: Docked windows Challenge Systems Inc. Each window are represented by a tab located at the sides and bottom of the model space. Application Menu Enables the access to common tools and the options editor. Windows Are a set of functions grouped for a specific purpose. Quick Access Toolbar It displays by default the commands that are often used and users can also add other keys that they frequently access. Figure 2: extended list of commands in application menu 2. Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 5 .Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Figure 4: Docked windows 4. There are four icons in the Status Bar that gives feedback on the performance of Autodesk Navisworks in the machine. Ribbon The primary user interface for accessing commands and features. 5. and display the Favorites panel to access saved topics. Enables user to search for key words. 6. It is a palette that displays task-based commands and controls. Scene View The area where the 3D model is displayed. enter a question for help. Status Bar It is located at the bottom left of the application screen. 7. display the Communication Center panel for product updates and announcements. InfoCenter Provides an access to product-related information. Disk to Memory Indicator. displays the amount of memory being used by Autodesk Navisworks. RED Indicates a bottleneck Challenge Systems Inc. the view is completely drawn. data is being read or data is being downloaded. Memory Usage Indicator. indicates how much of the current view is drawn. indicates how much of the current model is downloaded when opening a file via a URL. Web Server Download Indicator. indicates how much of the current model is loaded from disk. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 6 .Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Performance Indicator Scene Drawing Indicator. When: YELLOW View is being drawn. When the progress bar is at 100%. set tolerance for clash detection and align appended models.Also known as Global Options.Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Options Editor . The settings specified in the options editor can be exported and shared with other users in the network. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 7 . Figure 5: Global options dialog box Notes: Display Units on the Interface link controls the scale of the model in Autodesk Navisworks. Autodesk Navisworks reads the unit directly from the originating file. Challenge Systems Inc. is used to modify the settings of Autodesk Navisworks. By Default. The exported file will have an XML file extension. The display units are used to measure geometry. it removes the file lock associated with the appended NWC/NWD file allowing the end user to edit and overwrite the original file version without having to close the current project active inside Navisworks. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 8 . the application locks these files for editing.Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Close NWC/NWD Files on Load When an NWC/NWD files are opened. Figure 6: Performance settings in the options editor Challenge Systems Inc. If the box is checked. 4. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 9 .Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Exercise 1: Inspecting the Options Editor Settings 1. 5. set the Rotation: Angles to 30 Challenge Systems Inc. Exercise 2: Adding Dockable Windows 1. 3. Minutes and Seconds. Specify angular units to Degrees. in the Picking left pane of Autodesk Navisworks section. check all the snap options and screen. Open Brewery. Click The Application Menu. Open Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2. Expand the Interface link. Drag the clash detective window to the 4. go to VIEW tab and click windows. Check the CLASH DETECTIVE. 3. Click Ok. On the RIBBON. on the lower right side of the expanded section select the OPTIONS link.nwd 2. On the Viewpoint Defaults. Go to Snapping option. 6. set the settings as shown on the figure below. select Display Units. Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 5. 5. 3. Dock the window on the right side of the screen. The walk icon is added to quick access toolbar. go to Viewpoint tab. Unpin the window. to auto-hide task when not in use. On the ribbon. Once the docking guides are visible (as Exercise 4: Adding Commands to Quick shown on the figure below).xml 5. 2. Continue from previous exercise. Continue from the previous exercise. Click SAVE WORKSPACE. 2. 7. right click walk. From the NAVIGATE panel. The window will be docked on the screen. point the Access Toolbar cursor to left side docking guide. Exercise 3: Saving Workspace 1. Name as exercise3_WORKSPACE. Select Add to Quick Access Toolbar. 8. Repeat step 2 and select Properties. 9. Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 10 . From the ribbon. go to the VIEW tab. 1. 6. Click SAVE. 3. 4. 4. shortcut key can also be used. Open Files Files can be opened either through the application menu or from the quick access toolbar.Chapter 2: Managing the Project Objectives: After completing this lesson. Before loading the files. To select multiple files. • Publish a Navisworks model for the use of other project team members. The append command can be found in the home tab of the ribbon toolbar. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 11 . CTRL or SHIFT keys can be used. CTRL+ O. you will be able to: • Learn how to combine different 3D components in Autodesk Navisworks environment. Figure 1: Options for opening file Note that only one active model can be opened in an Autodesk Navisworks session. Figure 2: Append icon Challenge Systems Inc. ensure that default unit settings are configured for each file type. the other files will be automatically scaled to the units of the first file loaded into the scene. Note: When appending files with different units. • Merge various task done in Autodesk Navisworks in one scene. Appending Files Model geometry and data can be combined in a current scene using the APPEND command. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 12 . Figure 3: Options available for files loaded in Navisworks Setting Display Units The program is able to understand what unit (scale) the scene is presented in. Figure 4: The refresh icon Challenge Systems Inc. Set the single unit scene in global options. use the REFRESH feature to reload any file that has been modified since the review session started.Chapter 2: Managing the Project Delete Files Files can be deleted if file format is NWF. To delete a file. Refreshing Model To ensure that the data being reviewed is current. Right click the file to delete in the selection tree and choose DELETE. it cannot be done on a published file or file saved as NWD. Additional information can be added on the details for the published file as shown on the figure below. Different disciplines will inspect the collaborated model and add review mark-ups and other review tasks such as viewpoints. etc.Chapter 2: Managing the Project Merge Files After integrating different trades. The reviewed model can be saved as NWF with reference to the original NWD file. Figure 6: The publish settings Challenge Systems Inc. clash detection. The project coordinator can then merge these files with the review feedback performed by project team members into a single file. redlines. the project coordinator will send an NWD file to the multiple project design team members for review. Figure 5: Merge command Publishing Files To share the model for those design member who need to view the model or for a full design review. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 13 . where all review mark-ups will be combined but will avoid geometry duplicate and review mark-ups that is similar amongst the other NWF files. Password protection and file expiration can also be set for another layer of security. it will be scaled appropriately to the scene’s unit.Chapter 2: Managing the Project File Units & Transform By default. each file type has its own unit setting. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 14 . Figure 7: File units & transform dialog box Challenge Systems Inc. files can be rescaled using the File Units & Transform. This is to ensure that when files are opened. If it doesn’t match the scene units or incorrect. select OPEN toolbar. go to ch2 folder and select the central. highlight OPEN. added on the scene view. 4. URL.com/us/navi • 56750_Pipe. Browse to NWM folder. Navisworks. Click Ok. 2.nwd file. 3.autodesk.nwd 6. open ch2 folder and go to appending folder. 3. Click open and inspect the components 4. Click the application icon on the upper left portion of the Autodesk Navisworks screen. Open a new session of Autodesk 1. click OPEN. 5.nwc http://download. From the drop down. Click OPEN. Type this link: • 56750_Mechanical. browse to NWM folder.Chapter 2: Managing the Project Exercise 1: Opening Files on Directory 1. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 15 . Select 56750_Structural. From the HOME tab of the RIBBON on the extended window. Repeat step 2. 2. From the drop down. Exercise 3: Appending Files Exercise 2: Opening Files via URL 1. 2. select APPEND.nwc sworks/Brewery. on the same folder select the following while holding the SHIFT key: 3. Challenge Systems Inc. Repeat step 1 from previous exercise.nwc and click open. go to ch2 folder > merge folder and select 8. browse to NWM folder. Scene will switch to another view. 8. Repeat step 2. 9. select gatehouse. Challenge Systems Inc. click the down arrow beneath Append > select MERGE. Problem Area 1. Exercise 4: Merge Review Sessions 1.nwd.nwc 5. From the merge folder. 10. 2. Close the session by selecting NEW on 7. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 16 . On the saved viewpoints. Click the application icon on the upper left portion of the Autodesk Navisworks screen. Repeat step 8 for Tag View 2.Chapter 2: Managing the Project 7. 4. From the Home tab. 3. Repeat step 2 and this time select 56750_Arch.nwf. select Gatehouse_Design_Review. Click Open. From the drop down. Check the current saved viewpoints in the opened model. 6. click OPEN. do viewpoints are added. Notice that two saved the application menu drop down. not save the file. nwd. Select Publish. 9. 10. Save the published file as Publish Exercise. 3. Retype the password to confirm and click OK. On the publish dialog box. Click OK. 2. Click OK. 8. Enter the password Test1. Challenge Systems Inc.Chapter 2: Managing the Project Exercise 5: Publish File 1. configure the following details as shown on the figure: 12. 6. Open the Publish Exercise. Click the application icon on the upper left portion of the Autodesk Navisworks screen. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 17 . 5.nwd 11. Click SAVE. Open a new session to close the active scene. 7. Continue from previous exercise. Set the password to Test1 (password is case sensitive). 4. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 18 .Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools Objectives: After completing this lesson. The following are the navigation mode categories: 1. 2. this helps to identify areas that may need additional clearances and also to immediately locate systems that may be a potential clash once it will be installed. Challenge Systems Inc. Camera-centric mode – the camera moves around the scene. Model-centric mode – the scene moves in front of the camera. you will be able to: • Familiarize the various navigation tools in Autodesk Navisworks • Use shortcut keys for 3D model navigation • Differentiate the items in the scene view • Group objects or elements for review purpose • Locate components in the 3D perspective • Save model snapshots and adjust camera settings Figure 1: Model view in Navisworks 3D Model Navigation The program allows project review team to have a virtual building inspection. It reorients the current view of the model. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 19 . By default it is located at the right side of the scene view. The drop down icon located at the bottom right of the steering wheel offers displays further navigation settings. Figure 2: Navigation steering wheels Figure 3: Right click context menu for the steering wheel Navigation Bar A part of the program’s interface dedicated for tools specific for navigation purpose. View Cube An interface element displayed at the top most right corner of the scene view.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools Keyboard Shortcuts COMMAND ACTION CTRL + 1 Select CTRL + 2 Walk CTRL + 3 Look Around CTRL + 4 Zoom CTRL + 5 Zoom Box CTRL + 6 Pan CTRL + 7 Orbit CTRL + 8 Examine CTRL + 9 Fly CTRL + 0 Turntable Steering Wheels Guides the user when navigating around the scene. Figure 4: View Cube Challenge Systems Inc. Figure 5: Context menu for home icon Camera During model navigation. Figure 6: Camera Views Challenge Systems Inc. Zoom Tools Increase or decreases the magnification of the current view of the model.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools The Navigation Bar Tools Pan Tool M oves the view parallel to the screen. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 20 . a user can choose to use either a perspective camera or an orthographic camera. Camera orientation can be changed through the VIEWPOINT tab of the ribbon. The home view can be specified by right clicking on the HOME icon beside the view cube and selecting Set Current View as Home. Orbit Tools Rotates the model around a pivot point whilst the view remain fixed. Home View A view of the model saved to immediately revert to a familiar view. Figure 8: Navigation Aids panel Figure 9: HUD in the scene view Grids and Levels Support Autodesk Navisworks is able to display the grids and levels defined in Revit. The grid points can be identified by hovering the cursor on a grid intersection. The HUD element can be added from the NAVIGATION AIDS panel in the VIEW tab of the ribbon. To include these elements in the scene view. HUD will be shown at the lower left portion of the scene view.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools FOV Slider The FOV slider in the VIEWPOINT tab of the ribbon is used to adjust the field of view of the model both in the horizontal and vertical aspect. Slider can be adjusted at saved viewpoints or when model is viewed in a perspective camera. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 21 . Figure 7: FOV slider Head-Up Display Shows the details about the position of the camera with respect to the eye of an avatar (if third person is activated). Figure 10: Grid & Levels panel Challenge Systems Inc. highlight the SHOW GRID command in the VIEW tab. The moment it is selected. THIRD PERSON This function allows to navigate the scene from a third person perspective. Realism Control Description COLLISION Represents a mass and as such. points or lines in the scene. This enables the user to crouch when it encounters an object that are too low to walk under. NOTE: Collision detection is available in walk and fly mode only. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 22 . navigation cannot pass through other objects. Challenge Systems Inc.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools Figure 11: Grids displayed within the model Controls for Navigation Realism The application provides options to control the navigation in the model. CROUCH The function works in connection with collision. These realism navigation settings can be customized for a better virtual inspection of the model. GRAVITY Applies gravity to represent real-world object weight. slowly 8. roll the 5. expand 3D View 5. The grids will be displayed together Exercise 2: Navigation Using Keyboard Shortcuts 1. Go to VIEW tab of the ribbon and and choose from previous actions to enable SHOW GRID command. Beside the Show Grid. select IGNORE ALL. select REWIND 3. 4. 1. 3. From the SAVED VIEWPOINTS window. In the NAVIGATION bar. From the VIEWPOINT tab. Press CTRL+6 to pan the model. drag the mouse backwards. steering wheel. 8. To adjust the camera position.nwf (ch2 folder> appending folder) 2. 7. 9. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 23 . orientation. 3.nwc) ABOVE and BELOW. with the model. To adjust the motion speed. If value does not exactly show 45°. click the cell value and type 45° as shown on the figure below. spool back. select the mouse either inwards or outwards. To zoom out drag mouse backwards. In the STEERING WHEEL. to enable walk mode. Move the mouse to left or right. Press Orbit. in the VIEWPOINT tab of the ribbon. 1. Select Looking at Reception Counter viewpoint.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools Exercise 1: Model Navigation 5. 6. Open 56750_Combined. 4. 9. select the EDIT CURRENT VIEWPOINT icon. Cursor will change to footsteps icon. 2. In the prompt dialog box. 7. Press ZOOM and drag mouse forward to Exercise 3: Grids and Levels zoom in. Press CTRL+2. 2. 6. Press PAN in the steering wheel and 10. Start walking by pressing the mouse’ left button and moving it either forward or backward motion. Continue from previous exercise. under the CAMERA panel. adjust the field of view using the FOV slider to 45° 4. Modify linear speed and angular speed as shown below and click OK. Click the HOME icon beside VIEW CUBE. change mode to (56750_Mechanical. Challenge Systems Inc. Press CTRL+3 to look around the move the mouse to change model reception counter. Roll the mouse wheel inwards to reorient camera view and drag mouse 6. click the dropdown for realism option. Hover cursor to one of the grid’s intersection point.Chapter 3: Exploring the Navigation Tools 5. 8. 6. Select COLLISION and GRAVITY. 1. Select navigation viewpoint from the SAVED VIEWPOINT window. On the navigate panel of the VIEWPOINT tab. From the SAVED VIEWPOINTS window. downward to move the avatar to the expand 3D View ground. 9. Click Ok. Challenge Systems Inc. 2. Repeat step 4. this time enable the THIRD PERSON. Drag the mouse forward to start the walk mode.nwc) 7. Select Looking at Reception Counter viewpoint. 7. Grid details will be shown.nwd on ch3 folder. From the NAVIGATION BAR click the WALK icon. Adjust the linear speed to 10m/sec And angular speed to 30°/sec in the EDIT CURRENT VIEWPOINT settings. (56750_Mechanical. 4. 8. 3. Use the arrow keys of the keyboard to Exercise 4: Adding Realism for Navigation manipulate walk direction. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 24 . Open realism. Control and Review Objects Objectives: After completing this lesson. Figure 2: Selection tree window Challenge Systems Inc. you will be able to: • Identify the different tools for selection • Group objects base on the task that will be done • Find and locate items • Create project markups and add comments for design review purpose Figure 1:Review markup in the model Selection Tree Displays files that are appended in the active session of Autodesk Navisworks and the elements brought inside the application.Chapter 4: Select. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 25 . Challenge Systems Inc. An instanced group. Navisworks names the instance to match its child's name. Various ways can be utilized to select items in the scene view through the SELECT & SEARCH panel of the ribbon’s HOME tab or interactively Figure 3: Select & Search panel Selecting Multiple Objects Interactively To select multiple objects in the scene view. hold the SHIFT key whilst selecting items. such as a drawing file or design file. objects will be selected and selecting a project component in large models is time-consuming. An item of geometry.Chapter 4: Select. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 26 . A single CAD object that is represented in Navisworks by a group of geometry items. such as a polygon. press the CTRL key + left mouse click. If in the imported file the instance was unnamed. Control and Review Objects Item Types in Selection Tree A model. A group. Cycle on Different Selections To be more specific on objects being selected and to cycle through the selection. such as an inserted block from AutoCAD or cell from MicroStation. A layer or level. such as a block definition from AutoCAD or cell definition from MicroStation. Selecting Objects Often in the collaboration stage. A composite object. enables multiple selection in the scene view by dragging a rectangular box in the portion of interest. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 27 . Control and Review Objects Selection Tools This enables selection with a mouse click. Figure 4: Selection settings in options editor Challenge Systems Inc. Types of Selection Highlighting Methods Shaded Tinted Wireframe Highlight defaults can be changed in Options Editor via the SELECTION link.Chapter 4: Select. This select box tool. combining different disciplines poses a difficulty to locate specific assets/objects in the model. • Activate Find Items window in the HOME tab • Search for objects quickly (case insensitive) via Quick Find and zoom to the item. Autodesk Navisworks introduces different methods in finding these assets.Chapter 4: Select. Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 28 . Control and Review Objects Find Objects Part of the project review stage is to inspect different items in the model. • Find All Sheets and Models Containing the Selected Object 3D Models can now be associated with 2D sheets that are exported from the same design application to reference and check at which sheets/plan they are included. Chapter 4: Select. View Opens the currently selected sheet or model in the Scene View. Control and Review Objects Toggle Find Item in Other Sheets and Models Window • Click View tab Workspace panel Windows drop-down Prepare All Prepares all unprepared sheets and models in the currently open multi-sheet file. Override Color – allows a user-defined color to be added to an item in the scene. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 29 . The old color is saved in case it needs to be reset later. Hide Objects Turn off the visibility of objects or group of objects when not needed to easily navigate around the model during the review session. Challenge Systems Inc. • Perform hide object action through the Home Tab • Select item in the scene view and choose HIDE from context menu Override Item Display Original display of objects in the model can be changed through override options in Autodesk Navisworks. A saved group of items can be later used to perform some action such for review. Figure 5: Sets window Measure Tools When measuring any part of the model. Override Transform – allows a change in the position of an item in the scene. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 30 . etc.Chapter 4: Select. navigation tools will be deactivated. Figure 6: Measure capability in Navisworks Challenge Systems Inc. clash. There are six (6) types of measuring options. construction simulation. hide. These saved set can be added/viewed in the SETS window. Control and Review Objects Override Transparency – allows a user-defined transparency to be added to an item in the scene. Selection Set Objects that were selected in the scene view can be grouped together and be saved as selection set. Challenge Systems Inc. point. A surface is found to snap to (when using measure tools only). snap point or line end is found to snap to. Convert to Redline When the measurement done in the model needs to be saved for other aspect of the review stage. An edge is found to snap to. A vertex. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 31 . this prevents the measure line or area from being moved or edited. the convert to redline can be used to keep the measurement in a saved viewpoint.Chapter 4: Select. but a point on a surface is found. Control and Review Objects Figure 7: Measure Tools drop down Measure Tools Window Is a dockable window that can be accessed and added to the application interface through: View tab > Windows > Measure Tools Figure 8: Measure tools window Snapping No snap. Lock Measure The lock feature is used to maintain the direction of the desired object being measured. Figure 9: Redline tools panel Comments Comments can be added in a saved viewpoint. To add. in the saved viewpoint window right click the desired viewpoint and select add comment.Chapter 4: Select. Figure 10: Adding viewpoint comments Challenge Systems Inc. Control and Review Objects Redline Tools Panel Allows end user to include mark ups in viewpoints and even on clash results. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 32 . Repeat step 4 on other objects. Control and Review the Objects Exercise 1: Object Selection 1. on the Select & Search panel. Exercise 2: Cycling on Different Selection 1. 7. Change selection option to Select Box 3.Chapter 4: Select. All objects selected within the box will be highlighted. 5. 4.nwd from ch4 folder. Open selection exercise. Orient the model showing the front view of the building (as shown on the image below).nwd from ch4 folder. view as shown on the image below. Open ProjectYankee. Click the Select & Search drop-down. Notice that all element under the same layer are highlighted in blue. 6. 3. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 33 . Perform a box selection in the scene frame. 2. From the HOME tab. Select the steel frame at the front porch. Press SHIFT key + left mouse click. Go back to selection resolution and change to geometry. 4. 2. From the scene view. Challenge Systems Inc. Selection will cycle to different elements associated with the steel 8. choose the Select icon. pick the horizontal bracing on top of the plant model. change the selection resolution to: LAYER. Open 4. select objects in the model that have the IMPORTS SHEETS & MODELS. type “concrete board” on activated.dwfx Exercise 5: Find Items . It is right match the description specified. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 34 . 3. go to Selection settings. In the Home tab > Select & Search panel > click Find Items 3. Continue from previous exercise. Control and Review the Objects Exercise 3: Override Highlight Defaults 1. Press ENTER several times to find other 4. Click the Sheet Browser Icon on the Exercise 4: Quick Find lower right corner. 5. On the Select & Search panel of the 3. From the same folder. Change the item views. Challenge Systems Inc. 2. Click OK. Expand the Interface link. the QUICK FIND and press ENTER. select OPTIONS. Click the application menu. same name. From the Sheet Browser. It will select all items that the THUMBNAIL VIEW icon. dwfx will be included in the project. All associated 2D sheets exported as 1. 2. Sheet Browser window will be HOME tab. 1. 2. 3. Once again select any object in Revit_2016_R2_MEP_Whats_New. by clicking on 4.nwc the scene view. file on navis_2D_Sheets folder. select Revit_2016_R2_MEP_Whats_New. 2. Configure the following parameters for the find settings: Category: Item Property: Name Condition: = Value: Concrete Board Form 7.Chapter 4: Select. 6. beside the file name in the Sheet Browser. In the highlight parameters change the following parameters: Exercise 6: Find All Sheets & Models Color: Yellow Containing the Selected Object Tint Level: 55 1. Click Find All. beside the performance indicator panel. Click Open. Continue from previous exercise. select 56750_Structural. expand 56750_Arch. 4. In the Selection tree. Click View. In the Override Item. 8. View will switch to the associated sheet and will zoom to the said item. The components within the file will be hidden from the view. 2. The color of the curtain panel will be transformed. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 35 .nwc. Right click and choose HIDE.nwd from ch4 folder. Open selection exercise. Click Ok. Press ESC key. Select from the Sheet/Model Floor Plan: 2nd Floor Plumbing Plan. select Override Color. From the Selection tree. Challenge Systems Inc. Control and Review the Objects Exercise 7: Hide Objects 1. The application will search all sheets where the item is associated with. 2. pick red in the color palette. Expand the GROUND FLOOR and right click the Curtain Panels. 3. 5.Chapter 4: Select. 10. 9. 3. 1. Select any of the pipe fittings in the Exercise 8: Override Item Display scene view. Continue from previous exercise.nwc. Do a right click and choose Find Item in Other Sheets and Models. From the Workspace panel of the View tab. following find parameters: 2. Continue from previous exercise. All items matching the search command will be isolated. on the measure panel pick Point to Point. Property: Name Condition: = Value: Lighting Fixtures 3. Turn on all the components visibility by Category: Item selecting UNHIDE ALL option in the Visibility panel of the Home tab. set the 1. In the Sets docked window. 5. Continue from previous exercise. Challenge Systems Inc. In the VISIBILITY panel of the Home tab. 2. Control and Review the Objects Exercise 9: Create Selection Sets Exercise 10: Explore the Measure Tools and Adding Comments 1. Zoom at the front view of the building extension. do a right click and pick Save Selection. click the Windows drop down and place a check mark on the Measure Tools. Go to the Review tab. 4. select Hide Unselected. Rename the set as Lighting Fixtures. 7. as shown in the image below.Chapter 4: Select. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 36 . Click Find All 4. 5. Perform find command. 6. 3. Inspect the values from the Measure Tool window. Control and Review the Objects 9. pick Convert to Redline. type “Beam Span checked” 14. rename the viewpoint as beam measurement.Chapter 4: Select. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 37 . Zoom in to upper left edge of the tab. In the saved viewpoint. 7. Drag model to left and snap on the other edge of the beam and left click. Challenge Systems Inc. In the Add Comment dialog box. Reorient the model. Right click the beam measurement viewpoint. select Add Comment. to show the full measurement created. 10. 11. 13. On the Measure panel of the Review 6. 8. 12. concrete beam and snap to edge. Change the Status to “Approved” and click OK. From the Comments panel of the Review tab. 16. Click Find. click Find Comments. the comment added will be listed in the result panel. In the Comments tab of the Find Comments window. 17. Control and Review the Objects 15. Challenge Systems Inc. change the Status to Approved.Chapter 4: Select. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 38 . Saved viewpoints can also be accessed in the Viewpoint tab > Save. This is useful as project review progress. Load & Playback panel > Current Viewpoint Dropdown. Saved Viewpoints Snapshots for a particular is added in the SAVED VIEWPOINTS window. Sections and Animations Objectives: After completing this lesson. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 39 . Figure 1: Saved Viewpoint Window Figure 2: Current Viewpoint Dropdown Challenge Systems Inc. it ensures that you user can immediately go back to the previous views to re-inspect the part of the model. Review tool can be used to add comments on the saved viewpoints and creating animations.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. you will be able to: • Adding viewpoints • Get familiar with the viewpoint settings • Use the section tool of Autodesk Navisworks • Create model animation using saved viewpoint • Export/import saved viewpoints • Edit viewpoint defaults Viewpoints One of the feature of Autodesk Navisworks is to save different views displayed in the scene view through saved viewpoints. The window can be accessed from the VIEW tab > Workspace panel > Windows dropdown. The viewpoints attributes. Figure 4: Editing saved viewpoint Figure 5: Edit Viewpoint dialog box Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 40 . Folders can also be created to combine viewpoints that have a relation with other viewpoints. Structuring and reordering of viewpoints can be done by dragging the viewpoints in the saved viewpoints window to appropriate location. Sections and Animations Organizing Viewpoints Viewpoints are used for different purpose.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. and display settings can be adjusted from the Edit Viewpoint dialog box. Figure 3: Folder creation for viewpoints Edit Viewpoint Settings The current settings of a saved viewpoint can be modified by doing a right-click in the viewpoint and selecting edit. To add a folder. project review happens and it is necessary that these saved model views are structured to save time on manually looking for the right information. From time to time. right-click on the white blank area of the saved viewpoints window and select New Folder option. Challenge Systems Inc.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. Figure 7: Context menu in saved viewpoints window Sectioning This tool enables the user to see what is inside the model by having a cut-away view of the 3D model. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 41 . Sectioning capability is not available for 2D sheets. Sections and Animations Import Files Various data previously exported from Autodesk Navisworks sessions (eg. Current search criteria. Import Saved Search Sets Saved sets can be imported by accessing the Import/Export link in the Sets window. viewpoints. right click in the blank white area of the saved viewpoints window and select the option required for the task. search sets) can be imported to an ongoing session. Figure 6: Import/ Export Link Import/Export Viewpoints To import and export saved viewpoints. Box Mode – allows user to focus the review in a specific and limited area of the model. Figure 9: Box Mode Sectioning Challenge Systems Inc. Sections and Animations Figure 8: Sectioned view Sectioning can be turned on through the Viewpoint tab > Sectioning panel > Enable Sectioning. Plane Mode – creates up to six (6) sectional cuts in any plane. 2.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. Sectioning Modes: 1. By default section planes are created through the center of the visible area of the model. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 42 . Sections and Animations Sectioning Plane Designation Plane Name Default Alignment Plane 1 Top Plane 2 Bottom Plane 3 Front Plane 4 Back Plane 5 Left Plane 6 Right Move and Rotate Section Planes Section planes can be moved in a linear direction and as perform a rotated section. Challenge Systems Inc. Figure 10: Sectioning Tools contextual tab Create Animations Record. Recording an interactive navigation. The gizmos for these functions are available when Sectioning is enabled.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. play and exported both the interactive navigation in the model and through saved viewpoints. Tools for recording and playing the animation can be accessed via the Animation tab. Figure 11: Animation tab 2 Ways to Produce Animation 1. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 43 . Keyboard Shortcuts Keys Command CTRL ↓ Record CTRL ↑ Stop CTRL → Play CTRL ← Reverse Play CTRL + SPACEBAR Pause Export Animations Recorded animation can be exported as an AVI that can be played with windows media player. Sectioning Tools contextual tab will be activated. 2. Animated transitions between saved viewpoints. Exercise 3: Organizing Viewpoints 1. saved viewpoints window. Highlight the four viewpoints (exercise 1.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. Change the orientation of the model by selecting the Home icon on the top left of the viewcube as shown. click Save Viewpoint icon. select New Folder. Continue from previous exercise. Try exploring the other saved viewpoints. 2. exercise 2. 6. 3. 3. Continue from the previous exercise. 1. 6. 5. See figure below. 2. Go to Viewpoint tab. Right-click in the blank white space of the saved viewpoints window. Once both of the viewpoints are selected. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 44 . viewpoint. Right-click in the blank space of the expand the 3D View folder. Highlight viewpoints exercise 1 and exercise 2 by holding CTRL key and selecting the viewpoints.nwf file from the viewpoints folder in the ch5. Change the model orientation by clicking on the upper corner of sides between front and right of the viewcube. 2. Rename to Viewpoint Exercise. Challenge Systems Inc. Section View and 1st Floor). Open 56750_A. 4. click save 3. drag it on top of Section View viewpoint. 4. From the saved viewpoint window. Rename viewpoint to exercise 2 Exercise 2: Inspecting Saved Viewpoints 1. by holding SHIFT key and select the first and last viewpoint. Sections and Animations Exercise 1: Creating Saved Viewpoints 5. Select Sheet View 1. Name as exercise 1 4. select Ignore all. 6. Continue from previous exercise. Drag these viewpoints into the 4. select Export Viewpoints Report expand Viewpoint Exercise folder and instead. Close the current Autodesk Navisworks Viewpoint Exercise folder. change the following parameters: 3. except to 2. 7. • Vertical Field of View: 40. • Camera Position on Y: -12000 5. Right-click in the blank white space of the saved viewpoints window. In the Saved Viewpoints window. 7. In the Edit Viewpoint dialog box. Continue from previous exercise. 2. similar to session. Right-click the said viewpoint and select Edit. Save the report in the ch5 folder. Go to the exported folder and select 56750_A. 5. Right-click in the blank white space of the saved viewpoints window. Save the exported viewpoints in ch5 folder. select Import Viewpoints. Select exercise 1 viewpoint again. 6. 7. select exercise 1.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. 3. Repeat step 2 from exercise 5. Open 56750_A_viewpoints. select Export Viewpoints. Sections and Animations Exercise 5: Export/Import Viewpoint 1. The adjustment done to the viewpoint is saved. 3. Challenge Systems Inc. 4. when error prompts. moving files to a windows folder. 2. Continue from previous exercise. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 45 . 4. Click OK. 1. Do not save.xml 8. Open the report in a web browser. Exercise 6: Export a Viewpoint Report Exercise 4: Edit Viewpoint Settings 1.nwf. Go to another viewpoint. Click Open. 3. Open 56750_A. 5. change it to Planes 6. 8. 9. Switch to the Viewpoint tab and click Enable Sectioning. click the Scale gizmo 16. From the Sectioning tools tab. Orbit around the model to view the part where section passed. Close the steering wheel.nwf file in the ch5 model is sectioned in the Z axis. Change the model orientation by clicking the Home icon on top of the view cube. Challenge Systems Inc. Turn on Plane 1 from the Plane Settings panel of the Sectioning Tools tab. Zoom to the model and move the X- axis arm (red) of the gizmo to the right. 7. In the Resolve dialog box. Enable the steering wheels and click on orbit. Drag down the Z-axis arm until the 1. select Ignore All option. 11. 2. Sections and Animations Exercise 7: Model Sectioning (Box Mode) 12. Highlight the move gizmo once again. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 46 . folder. 10. 4. Drag the Y-axis arm (green). 15. From the Sectioning tools tab. 13. In the Sectioning Tools tab > Mode Model Sectioning (Plane Mode) panel > select Box 14. highlight the Move gizmo to show the box section. Zoom in to the center of the model. In the Sectioning Tools tab > Mode panel.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. Exercise 9: Create Animation from an Interactive Navigation Exercise 8: Create Animation Using Saved 1. 19. 3. In the Viewpoint tab. 20. Right-click in the saved viewpoints window. Rename the animation to viewpoints animation. Grip the face between the X-axis arm and Y-axis arm of the section gizmo and drag towards the inside of the building. 18. 3. Open animation_sequence. click OK. 7. Highlight Link Section Planes 21.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. 8. select Add Animation. Go to Entrance viewpoint.nwf file. Zoom in to the model as shown below. Enable the Third Person from the Realism drop down. Sections and Animations 17. as shown in the figure.nwf Viewpoints 2. Save the viewpoint as Top Section select Edit. Open the animation_sequence. 5. 6. Drag the viewpoints to the created animation. Repeat step 15 for Plane 1 and Plane 3. Ensure that orientation is similar as shown in the figure below. Challenge Systems Inc. 4. Set the duration to 40. click the play icon within the Save. 4. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 47 . Drag the Z-axis arm of the section gizmo above. 2. Right –click the viewpoints animation. 1. Go to the Viewpoint tab > Navigate panel > click Walk. Load & Playback panel. From the Animation tab click the play icon. click Export Animation. Proceed with the walk around the building. 3. Go back to the Animation tab. select Look Around. turn off the Third person. Sections and Animations Exercise 10: Export Animation 1. Go to Animation tab > click Record. 10. Save to ch5 folder. 5. 5.nwf file 2. Click Stop. 13. Click Ok.Chapter 5: Viewpoints. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 48 . Challenge Systems Inc. Go to Viewpoint tab. 4. Click pause. 14. 11. 15. 9. Go to Animation tab. 12. Set the following parameters as shown. From the scene view. select the Pause icon to continue from recording the navigation. Open export_animation. 6. In the Navigate panel. 7. drag the mouse and look around the model. 8. Walk a little closer to the front of the building. Enable Gravity from the Realism drop down option. Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Objectives: After completing this lesson, you will be able to: • Be familiar with the Timeliner window • Manually create task in the timeliner • Import a third-party work schedule • Auto-attach sets for the task added • Edit the timeliner settings to match project requirement • Simulate project schedule • Export timeliner simulation Timeliner The timeliner module of Autodesk Navisworks helps develop a simulation of construction process by attaching work schedule and linked to the 3D model. This is called 4D simulation (3D model + time), where presenting the time it will take to complete the project is aided by information rich visualization. Figure 1: 4D simulation Components of the Timeliner Window Figure 2: Timeliner window Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 49 Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Task Tab Displays a list of predefined tasks in a project including the associated Gantt chart. Manual creation of task can be done in the task tab as well. The timeliner supports a hierarchical task structure, similar from how it was imported from the data source. Status Icon Indicates the status of each task listed in the timeliner. When planned and actual schedule is Incorporated in the attached work schedule, two bars will be shown to display the comparison on how the specific task is being completed. Status Icon Color Description: • Blue – Early • Green – on time • Red – late • Gray – planned Context Menu Performing a right-click within the task view area, allows the capability to work with the tasks in the schedule. Figure 3: Context Menu for tasks Task Buttons Add Task - Adds a new task in the bottom of the task list. Insert Task - Inserts a new task on top of the task currently selected. Auto-Add Task - Automatically creates task based from different parameters. Delete Task - Deletes the currently selected task. Attach - Used to link the 3D model/objects for the task that is currently selected. Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 50 Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Auto-Attach Using Rules - A step used to automatically attach 3d model/objects to the using the default predefined rules or by creating a user-defined rule. Clear Attachment - Removes the objects attached to a selected tasks. Move Up - Moves the selected tasks up the task list. Add Comment - Adds a comment to the selected task. Columns - Can be used to choose how columns in the task view should be displayed. Export Schedule - Allows the user to export the timeliner schedule to a CSV or MS Project XML file. Default Task Types: • Construct • Demolish • Temporary Data Sources Tab When work schedule has been created from a third-party application, it can be imported to Autodesk Navisworks through the Data Sources Tab. Compatible File Type • CSV • MPX MS Project • MS Project 2007-2013 • Primavera Project Management 6-8 • Primavera P6 (Web Services) • Primavera P6 V7 (Web Services) • Primavera P6 V8.2 (Web Services) Configure Tab Allows the user to setup the task parameters (eg. Task types, appearance, task definition) Simulate Tab When work schedule has been linked to the object models this can now be simulated. It is through the simulate tab where animation of the work progress can be played and additional details can included. Simulation Settings Dialog Box Defines how the schedule will be simulated. Figure 4: Simulation settings dialog box Challenge Systems Inc. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 51 In the Simulation Settings dialog box. 7. 4. change the View to Planned. 11. 18. right- click the Attached cell for Chassis task and click Attach Current Selection. Go to Selection Tree. click Extras button and select New Line. 1. Repeat step 7 for Wheels task and 19. Go to Simulate Tab. 6. 15. Open Dodge_Viper. right 13. Click the Edit button below the Overlay Text. expand Dodge_Viper. Challenge Systems Inc. In the Task tab of timeliner window. Click the play button in the Simulate choose Wheels. Name Planned Start Planned End Chassis 01/01/2017 03/01/2017 Body 03/01/2017 05/01/2017 Wheels 05/01/2017 07/01/2017 Lights 07/01/2017 09/01/2017 5. 14. Go back to the timeliner window. 8.nwd file from ch6 folder. 16. Highlight DODGE_VIPER_CHASSIS. highlight DODGE_VIPER_LIGHTS. Repeat step 16 this time select Body.nwd. 10. From the dialog box. highlight Atttach Set and click Currently active task. beneath the task type click and 12. Click OK twice. click the Settings click in the task type column and click button. Right-click in the Attached column for 17. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 52 . Click Timeliner from Home Tab > Tools panel 3. Highlight the remaining three task. Highlight the first task from the task view. tab. Fill Down. Body. 2. click Add Task four times. Configure the parameters for each task as shown below.Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Exercise 1: Create Task Manually 9. Repeat step 9 for Lights task and select Construct. 4. 9.nwd 2. 10. From the Data Sources view. Open TRAPELO_CONST. mpx. 14. Select Rebuild Task Heirarchy. 5.Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Exercise 2: Link a Third Party Schedule to TimeLiner 1. Challenge Systems Inc. From the Sets window. Browse in the ch6 folder. Click Add button.” 13. Click Apply Rules. Click Open. From Timeliner Rules dialog box. 3. Go to Data Sources tab of the timeliner window. 7. select TRAPELO_CONSTRUCTION_SCHEDULE. Go to the Task tab. 12. data from the file have been extracted as shown in the task view. 8. Matching case. Click the X mark to close the dialog box. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 53 . right-click the New Data Source. The naming convention used for sets creation follows a rule that will automatically add the object sets that bears the same task name. choose “Map TimeLiner Tasks from Column Name to Selection Sets with the same name. Click the External Field Name for Task Type and select Text 1. 6. 11. In the Timeliner window > Tasks tab > Click the Auto-Attach Using Rules button. Click OK. notice that sets have been created. select Microsoft Project MPX. Challenge Systems Inc. Continue from previous exercise. 3. From the dialog box. 10. Click Extras button once again. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 54 . Click OK. Go to Simulate Tab and click Settings button. Click OK twice. Click Font to adjust overlay font settings. Change View to Planned 4. In the Font option.Chapter 6: Timeliner – Simulate Project Schedule Exercise 3: 4D Simulation 1. select Currently active task. 9. Click the play button in the Simulate tab. Click the Edit button below the Overlay Text. Size = 9. 7. 5. click Extras button and select New Line. 2. 8. 6. select Technic. Change playback duration to 30 seconds. Figure 1: Clash check result Challenge Systems Inc. and reporting of interferences (clashes) in a 3D project model and conflicts are immediately resolved before breaking grounds. inspection.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Objectives: After completing this lesson. The clash detective of Autodesk Navisworks enables effective identification. you will be able to: • Be familiar with the Clash Detective window • Create clash tests • Specify trades to perform clash tests • Specify clash settings • View clash detection results in the scene view • Export result for use during the coordination meeting • Fix clash using the Switchback capability • Rerun clash detection for modified models Clash Detective One of the major problems in the construction industry is undetected interferences during the build phase. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 55 . choose the trades that would have interferences. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 56 . User defined rules can be added by clicking the New Button. Note: The interference check capability of Autodesk Navisworks is only included in the Autodesk Manage version. When no test is taken in the current session. Figure 2: Clash detective window Clash Summary Information The upper portion of the clash detective window that provides the information of the currently selected clash test.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Clash Detective Window Performing clash check on different disciplines is completed in the clash detective window. this Rules Tab The rules tab allows the user to specify objects that will be ignored when running a clash test. It will also show when clash result is outdated. There are for tabs on this dockable window used for specifying the rules on how to identify clash. Challenge Systems Inc. show the result of the test completed and to generate a shareable report to other team members for their audit. There are four default rules shown below the rules tab area. Challenge Systems Inc. Left and Right Panes – contain a tree view of two sets of items that will be tested against each other during the clash test. The surface geometry is included in the clash test. clashes items with center lines. Figure 4: Select tab and the selection columns Geometry Type Buttons clashes item surfaces.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Figure 3: Rules tab Select Tab Refine the clash test by only testing sets of items at a time. This a default option. rather than the whole model against itself. clashes (laser) points. Self-Intersect is used to test the selected geometry against itself. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 57 . Report Tab Allows user to setup and write report containing the details of all clash results found in the selected test. Results Tab It contains the list of clashes and a number of controls to manage them. Figure 5: Generated clash report in excel format Challenge Systems Inc. all clashes found within the composite object will be considered as a single clash. Link – This enables the clash result to be connected to the TimeLiner. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 58 . Tolerance – This allows the user to apply a tolerance value to ignore objects as clash when within the specified value. • Clearance – objects will be considered as clash when they are beyond the value specified for the tolerance settings.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Types of Clashes • Hard – objects are really intersecting. Composite Object – When the box is checked. • Duplicates – objects will be considered as clash when they are both identical in type and position. This test is done to the model against itself to identify any object that may have been duplicated. • Hard (Conservative) – objects will be considered as clash although object geometries are not intersecting. Figure 6: Switchback icon within items involved in clashes Figure 7: Opened model in Revit after switchback Challenge Systems Inc. Chapter 7: Clash Detection Switchback – Allows user to open the model where clash was found in the authoring solution and immediately do revision in the design and resolve the interference. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 59 . select Rename. Expand the Items section located below 6. Selection B to “Sets” in the dropdown. Continue from previous exercise. In the Clash Summary Information. In Selection A select all Level 1 the Clash Results window. 9. Change the 4. Match clash settings as shown in the image. 2. 9. Double-click the Name and replace with Exercise 2: View Clash Results and Group Clash 1 STRUCTURE v Involving Object MECHANICALEQUIPMENT. 5. 3. 1. Challenge Systems Inc. 6. Highlight the bottom component under Use SHIFT key to select all objects. Open TRAPELO_CONST file from ch7 folder. Click Run Test highlight the Test 1. 7. Orbit around the clash selection for both Selection A and 5. Select Clash 3. Go to Clash 20. 2. 8. Right-click the New Group. Item 2 as shown. In Selection B select 1 SUPPLY AIR SYSTEM. Click the Group Clashes Involving Item. 1.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Exercise 1: Run Interference Check 8. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 60 . Right click the object. 7. 4. Go to the Results tab in the clash detective window. 10. Go to the Select Tab. Structure as shown in the image below. 3. Notice in the Clash Summary Information section that total number of clashes is reflected. Turn on Clash Detective from the Home tab. Chapter 7: Clash Detection Exercise 4: Create Clash Report 1. Continue from previous exercise. Report Format: HTML Tabular 6.html 4. Drag Clash 21 and Clash 22 as shown in Report Type: Current Test the image above. 9. 4. Click Write Report. Click Save. Rename group to duct following settings: 12. 5. Right click the duct group 8. Switch to the Report tab. Name the test as STRUCvsMECH. 3. 2. 5. Go to ch7 folder and open STRUCvsMECH. Create a folder in the ch7 folder. type: HVAC: move duct to avoid beam. In the output settings. Click Add Comment. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 61 . Ensure that all information under Contents are selected except for Item Path. In the Add Comment dialog box. All Status type are selected. map the 11. Continue from previous exercise. Exercise 3: Add Comment 7. Click OK. 10. name 1. it as CLASH REPORT STRUCvsMECH. 2. Challenge Systems Inc. Collapse the Clash Information Summary section to maximize window for Report settings. 3. select Construction Template. Open Switchback. select Clash5. Notice that Navisworks Switchback view was 7. go to Add-Ins tab > External panel. 3. If unable to properly view the item in Revit. Go back to Revit application.nwf file in Navisworks. 2. 9. Item of interest will be focused and selected in the Revit application. In the Clash Detective window > Results tab. click Focus created. In the Items pane below the Results 5. In Revit Projects. Select Navisworks Switchback 2017. MEP design created in it will be opened for design change. tab. Click Ignore and continue for unresolved references. click the switchback icon beside Item 2. click the top view cube corner in between front and right views.Chapter 7: Clash Detection Exercise 5: Perform Switchback (Required: Revit running in the same machine) 1. In the Display settings pane. Challenge Systems Inc. 6. Run Autodesk Revit concurrent with Autodesk Navisworks in the same machine. In the Revit interface. Click OK for the warning prompts. Go back to the Navisworks session. 12. on Clash. 4. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 62 . 11. 8. 10. In Navisworks.nwc. 1.nwc with the design change to resolve 11. AUTODESK NAVISWORKS MANAGE TRAINING MANUAL Page 63 . Notice the warning sign beside the clash test and status is changed to Old. Clash 5 and Clash 6 are resolved. From the Results tab. Expand test list once again to view the immediate update. 10. 3. the results list. When prompted for same file name issue. Switch to exercises folder and paste 56750_2016_MEP_Whats_New. Resolved clashes will be removed from specific clash issue. 12. click the compact icon Clashes beside the re-run test. Clash status will be updated. open Switchback. 2. 6. 5. click Re-run Test. 9. Close the file and do not save the changes. 8. Expand the test list and inspect the clash test status to view the change from the previous information. Go to the revised folder and copy 56750_2016_MEP_Whats_New. Collapse the test list and from the Exercise 6: Reflect Design Changes and Resolve Result tab. Challenge Systems Inc. 13. Open ch7 folder in the file explorer.nwf file.Chapter 7: Clash Detection 7. select Replace the file in the destination. 4.
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