Chapter 12: Collaborating Outside of Autodesk Navisworks

Interact with Navisworks Freedom. In addition to the core applications Manage and Simulate, Autodesk provides Navisworks Freedom as a no-cost viewer to extend the value of the model to users who may not have access to the core products.

Master It What file formats does Navisworks Freedom view?

Solution Navisworks Freedom only displays NWD and DWF/DWFx/W2D files. However, the new Project Browser and 2D DWF views are supported.

Configure NWNavigator. NWNavigator is a plug-in that allows you to create a virtual instance of Navisworks inside a session of AutoCAD.

Master It What is the benefit of using NWNavigator with large datasets?

Solution Since Navisworks handles large files much easier than most design applications, NWNavigator can be used to quickly navigate large complex files. Using the viewpoint controls, users can quickly navigate to a specific view and re-create the same vantage point in their CAD display window.