Layers in DWG set to Frozen or Off will not show in Navisworks

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

Layers in DWG set to Off will not show in Navisworks when Convert Off and Convert Frozen options are checked 

Causes:

The File Reader converts the layers into selectable elements that are hidden by default  

Solution:

  1. Use Unhide All to show the elements in Navisworks
  2. Save the model as NWF
  3. Convert toggles will show layers on reopen  

Products:

Navisworks Products;

Versions:

2016;


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