The Autodesk(R) Navisworks(R) 2023: Fundamentals guide teaches you how to use the Autodesk(R) Navisworks(R) Manage software in a BIM workflow to better predict project outcomes, reduce conflicts, minimize changes, and lower project risks.
The guide provides instructions on how to consolidate civil, architectural, structural, and MEP models into a single BIM model and check for conflicts. It also discusses how to use the Review and Markup tools to communicate issues across disciplines, the Quantification module to create estimates for building material, and the TimeLiner, Animator, and Clash Detective to simulate construction and to identify any constructibility issues and on-site clashes. Finally, it describes how to use the Rendering feature of the software to better communicate design intent to the project team and other stakeholders.
This guide is designed for new and experienced users of the Autodesk Navisworks software in multiple disciplines.
Topics Covered
Understanding the purpose of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it is applied in the Autodesk Navisworks software
Consolidate Models
Navigating the Autodesk Navisworks workspace and interface
Creating a composite model
Transforming models for proper alignment
Review and Analyze Models
Using basic viewing tools
Saving and retrieving views
Sectioning a model
Investigating properties
Searching for items
Hiding and unhiding items
Communication
Measuring a model
Adding tags and comments to model components
Marking up the model
Animating a model
Writing scripts for interacting with the model
Creating photorealistic images
Collaboration
Reviewing a model for clashes
Consolidating markups from other team members
Performing quantification calculations and material takeoffs
Construction
Creating a construction timeline
Animating a construction timeline
Prerequisites
Access to the 2023.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2022).
The 2023 Civil 3D Object Enabler must be installed on the computer running Navisworks.
A working knowledge of 3D design and task-scheduling software is recommended.
