Discover Navisworks

Describe the use of Navisworks and its clash detection feature, the differences among the three main versions, and options for running Navisworks in another language.


00:03

Navisworks is a powerful tool used across the architectural, engineering, and construction industries

00:10

for project review, coordination, and clash detection.

00:16

It enables you to combine 3D models from different design tools into a single unified project environment.

00:24

This helps you to visualize, simulate, and analyze your models, improving collaboration and preventing costly errors.

00:34

A critical part of Navisworks is clash detection.

00:39

This feature identifies when different parts of a building design, such as plumbing, HVAC, or structural components,

00:48

overlap in ways that would create issues during construction.

00:52

This makes Navisworks an invaluable resource for ensuring that projects run smoothly, saving time and money.

01:01

There are three main versions of Navisworks, each tailored for different needs.

01:07

Navisworks Freedom is a viewer-only, free version that allows you to view models and navigate through them in 3D.

01:15

It is perfect for team members or clients who only need to see the model, without making changes.

01:22

However, it does not have the ability to perform simulations or clash detections.

01:29

Navisworks Simulate includes all of the features except for clash detection and issues integration.

01:36

It provides tools for model simulation, project scheduling, and 4D construction visualization.

01:45

This version is ideal for project planners and coordinators who need to create animations or walkthroughs to visualize project progress,

01:53

but do not need clash detection capabilities.

01:57

Navisworks Manage includes everything in Simulate with the addition of clash detection and issues integration,

02:04

making it the most complete version.

02:08

You can automatically detect and resolve clashes between different building systems before construction starts.

02:16

Issues integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit helps to integrate and inform issues across teams.

02:25

This version is a must-have for coordination managers and BIM teams working on large, complex projects.

02:33

When you are running Navisworks, you may need to install it in another language.

02:40

To run Autodesk Navisworks in another language,

02:44

you can either install Navisworks with a standalone installer,

02:47

use a custom install from Autodesk Account, or switch between languages.

02:54

To switch between languages, right-click the Navisworks shortcut and select Properties to open the Navisworks Properties dialog.

03:04

On the Shortcut tab, in the Target field, type a space in the Target field after Roamer.exe,

03:12

and then enter the argument to add the language you want to localize to.

Video transcript

00:03

Navisworks is a powerful tool used across the architectural, engineering, and construction industries

00:10

for project review, coordination, and clash detection.

00:16

It enables you to combine 3D models from different design tools into a single unified project environment.

00:24

This helps you to visualize, simulate, and analyze your models, improving collaboration and preventing costly errors.

00:34

A critical part of Navisworks is clash detection.

00:39

This feature identifies when different parts of a building design, such as plumbing, HVAC, or structural components,

00:48

overlap in ways that would create issues during construction.

00:52

This makes Navisworks an invaluable resource for ensuring that projects run smoothly, saving time and money.

01:01

There are three main versions of Navisworks, each tailored for different needs.

01:07

Navisworks Freedom is a viewer-only, free version that allows you to view models and navigate through them in 3D.

01:15

It is perfect for team members or clients who only need to see the model, without making changes.

01:22

However, it does not have the ability to perform simulations or clash detections.

01:29

Navisworks Simulate includes all of the features except for clash detection and issues integration.

01:36

It provides tools for model simulation, project scheduling, and 4D construction visualization.

01:45

This version is ideal for project planners and coordinators who need to create animations or walkthroughs to visualize project progress,

01:53

but do not need clash detection capabilities.

01:57

Navisworks Manage includes everything in Simulate with the addition of clash detection and issues integration,

02:04

making it the most complete version.

02:08

You can automatically detect and resolve clashes between different building systems before construction starts.

02:16

Issues integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit helps to integrate and inform issues across teams.

02:25

This version is a must-have for coordination managers and BIM teams working on large, complex projects.

02:33

When you are running Navisworks, you may need to install it in another language.

02:40

To run Autodesk Navisworks in another language,

02:44

you can either install Navisworks with a standalone installer,

02:47

use a custom install from Autodesk Account, or switch between languages.

02:54

To switch between languages, right-click the Navisworks shortcut and select Properties to open the Navisworks Properties dialog.

03:04

On the Shortcut tab, in the Target field, type a space in the Target field after Roamer.exe,

03:12

and then enter the argument to add the language you want to localize to.

Was this information helpful?