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Navisworks 2014 API New Feature - Dynamic Loading of Plug-In - using code to create 2 sets of plug-ins, place 1st set in binary to any folder, 2nd in 2 folders to check plug-in loading, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 19, 2013
Navisworks 2014 API New Feature - InputPlugin - capture, handle mouse/keyboard events using plug-in, apply View.PickItemFromPoint to obtain information about selected objects, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 15, 2013
Navisworks 2014: Autodesk Rendering - create point, spot, distant or web types of light, adjust environmental settings, use low, medium or high render styles to ray-trace on screen, Jim Cowan, Ideate, May 13, 2013
Navisworks 2014 API New Feature - Override Transformation - understanding 2014 .NET API options to transform whole model of object using Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 13, 2013
What's in a Report? - include everything in clash groups to better find constructability issues, follow strict structure with codes, use content pane to customize specific information for Navisworks clash detection report, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, May 3, 2013
Dancing on the Ceiling in Navisworks - right-click in Navisworks main view, select ‘set viewpoint up’ located in viewpoint tab to adjust up direction in Navisworks, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, May 3, 2013
Autodesk Navisworks 2014: Measurement Locks - use x-, y-, z-axis, parallel, perpendicular lock options to measure, check distances/areas in Navisworks 2014, Jim Cowan, Ideate, May 1, 2013
What's New in Autodesk Navisworks Family of Software 2014, Pt 3 - new measurement tool to determine accurate dimensions, provides better control, locking, quick zoom features, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Apr 23, 2013
What's New in Autodesk Navisworks Family of Software 2014, Pt 4 - use enhanced point cloud, clash detective enhancements to simulate, manage clashes with file format support, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Apr 24, 2013
New Clash Detective Functionality in Navisworks 2014 - access simplified button choice to isolate clash, reduces workarounds by checking systems, generating clash reports, saving custom viewpoint, Jim Cowan, Ideate, Apr 24, 2013
What's New in Autodesk Navisworks Family of Software 2014, Pt 1 - use quantification feature available with desktop version to generate quantities, create running report of quantities, maintain change management workflow updates, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Apr 10, 2013
What's New in Autodesk Navisworks Family of Software 2014, Pt 2 - ability to use Autodesk rendering engine, to create custom libraries for specific projects, Autodesk Lighting added, enhanced environments tab, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Apr 22, 2013
Navisworks 2014 vs QTO 2013, What's Up - emulating quantification features: item, resource catalogs, model takeoff, change analysis workbook, Joe Eichenseer, IMAGINiT Building Solutions Blog, Apr 19, 2013
Navisworks in a University Curriculum - integrating Navisworks into curriculum at university level in construction management program, preparing students for entry level positions in preconstruction services, Kevin Miller, AUGI Library, Apr 10, 2013
Use Navisworks API with WPF - Binding Model Hierarchy to Tree View - add tree view control to form, select data source to bind with tree view, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Apr 2, 2013
What Else is New in Autodesk Navisworks 2014? - sectioning improvements, clash detective features, timeliner, extended file format support, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Mar 27, 2013
Use Navisworks API with WPF - Create a .NET Control Application of WPF - choose WPF application template, add assemblies, import Navisworks assemblies, insert button to open file, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Mar 26, 2013
What's New in Navisworks 2014? - quantification feature to get accurate model based quantities from BIM model, Autodesk rendering engine, improved measurement tools, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Mar 26, 2013
Add Custom Properties to All Desired Model Items - get child items, add properties again in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Mar 18, 2013
Navisworks Selections Methods - press shift, spacebar together, drag window to generate crossing selection in Navisworks, Daniel Gijsbers, Daniel on Autodesk AEC software, Jan 9, 2013
Create .NET View Control at Runtime on 64Bits - generate 32-bits application with 'any CPU' as option, copy to 64bits or add Navisworks controls dynamically, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Mar 12, 2013
Thousands of Clashes in a Thousand Seconds - group all clashes into one group, select filter clashes inside group, write report as viewpoints in Navisworks 2013, Mark Hunter, AUGI Library, Mar 6, 2013
SET'g the Stage in Autodesk Navisworks - using sets for organizing elements, selection vs. search set, appearance profiler tool to apply color, transparency overrides to elements, Bill Knittle, Synergis, Feb 26, 2013
Create Quick Properties - avail COM API to access, edit smart tag, use code InwOpState3.SmartTagsEnabled to enable it in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AutoCAD DevBlog, Feb 21, 2013
Beyond Clash Detection - select right version of Navisworks, use 'interference check' feature, select objects by search sets, Kim Perelli, AUGI Library, Feb 12, 2013
Navisworks & VB.NET: IApplicationGui Events - VB.NET code for subscribing to IApplicationGui events, Spiderinnet Blog, Feb 2, 2013
Use Or Condition for Finding with COM API - employ ‘StartGroup’ property of InwOpFindCondition to set false for starting new group of conditions in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Jan 18, 2013
Navisworks Just Displays Basic Geometry of Custom Entity - if custom entity derives from abstract entity, Navisworks can identify it as proxy entity, display custom geometry, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Jan 17, 2013
Missing Object Enabler for Application - defining object enabler in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Nov 5, 2012
Create a Navisworks Plug-in with VB.NET - Spiderinnet Blog, Dec 28, 2012
Passing the Torch - maintain class size, formulate 3-step training methodology, use simple, helpful tools to ensure trained Navisworks team delivers maximum output, Jesse Ocon, AUGI Library, Jan 2, 2013
Tips and Tricks - Autodesk Graphics in Navisworks - switch off 'Auto-Select', change system to Autodesk, alter shader style to phong, MSAA level to 4x to invigorate performance, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Dec 4, 2012
Exploring Options in Navisworks - changing unit measurements, snapping, customizing viewpoints, links, adding tool to quick access menu, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, Nov 21, 2012
Check Saved Viewpoints of Navisworks Model On-Site, Pt 1 - creating Navisworks .NET plug-in, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Nov 5, 2012
Top 13 Navisworks 2013 Shortcuts - zoom to selected objects, modify middle mouse button actions, open clash detective window, Emmanuel Garcia, Computer-Aided Design, Oct 30, 2012
Navisworks .NET: Document Events - subscribe to document events, hook up into Navisworks system, Spiderinnet Blog, Oct 26, 2012
Quick Fixes For Small Errors - fixing random culling areas, changing general lighting, getting Gizmo back to scene view in Navisworks, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, Oct 29, 2012
Managing Multiple Clash Tests - look for clash of big structures first, reduce tolerances in steps in Navisworks, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Sep 28, 2012
When Systems Collide - tips, workarounds for MEP clash coordination in Navisworks, Josh Taylor, AUGI Library, Sep 27, 2012
Navisworks Simulate: Custom Avatars for Walkthrough/Review - Mark Flayler, IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog, Sep 20, 2012
Checking If a Given Model Item Has Links Attached to It - find links with names 'LcOaURLAttributeURL*,' get current document, find by property category for hyperlinks in Navisworks, Mikako Harada, AEC DevBlog, Sep 17, 2012
Using Clash Rules in Navisworks to Reduce False Positives - ignore items in same layer, group/block/cell, items in previously found pair of composite objects, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Aug 24, 2012
Create Sectioning Plane - create geometry vector as normal of section plane in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Aug 28, 2012
BIM Project Coordination - Initial Clash Detection - set up items to be compared in Navisworks model, use rules to trim clash list, organize clash groups, use viewpoints for freedom, John Segler, AUGI Library, Aug 22, 2012
Access Selection Set by COM in .NET- highlight first 2 selection sets in first level of selection sets tree in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Aug 15, 2012
Transform Nodes of a Loaded Model - Navisworks tutorial, Adam Nagy, AEC DevBlog, Aug 7, 2012
Add/Modify/Remove Custom Attribute Using COM API - call RemoveUserDefined() with index of user data to be removed in Navisworks, Adam Nagy, AEC DevBlog, Aug 3, 2012
Enable Event of ActiveX Control - Navisworks tutorial, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, Aug 1, 2012
Navisworks Manage: Implementation Tips for General Contractors - define reasonable scope, BIM program, communicate rules of engagement, develop software training program, Jesse Ocon, AUGI Library, July 31, 2012
Sample for Texture of NwCreate - creating basic texture map using Navisworks 2012, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 29, 201
Move Saved Viewpoint to Folder - Navisworks tutorial, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 29, 2012
Changing Background for Publishing File Using Script Automation in Navisworks - using Navisworks API with VB script file to change background color to red, Saikat Bhattacharya, AEC DevBlog, July 24, 2012
Simple Traversal Through a Model Using Navisworks .NET API - Saikat Bhattacharya, AEC DevBlog, July 23, 2012
Use Search API - Navisworks tutorial, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 19, 2012
Custom Ribbon of Navisworks, Pt 3 - locations of xaml, name file, priority of strings, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 12, 2012
Custom Ribbon of Navisworks, Pt 2 - understanding main types of notes: RibbonControl, RibbonTab, local:NWRibbonButton, local:NWRibbonSplitButton, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 12, 2012
Custom Ribbon of Navisworks, Pt 1 - creating class DLL using CommandHandlerPlugin, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, July 12, 2012
Support for Revit Comes to Navisworks - ability to import Revit files directly, create dynamic gridlines from Revit files, upgraded timeliner, improved clash detective interface, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, June 27, 2012
Missing Object Enabler for Application Error in Navisworks - check for cache file, missing dependency, scene statistics, rendering, Mikako Harada, AEC DevBlog, June 24, 2012
Garbage Collection Issues Using COM API in .NET - call GC.KeepAlive(propertyNode) after loop on GUIAttributes() in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, June 21, 2012
Hiding the Current Selection of Model Items Using Navisworks .NET API - ActiveDocument.Models.SetHidden() method, Saikat Bhattacharya, AEC DevBlog, June 21, 2012
Navisworks .NET API 2013 New Feature - Saved Viewpoint - ability to jump to viewpoints without having to navigate each time to reach item, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, June 17, 2012
Keyboard Shortcuts for Autodesk Navisworks - list of shortcuts with description, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, May 30, 2012
Navisworks .NET API 2013 New Feature - Viewpoint 1 - access current viewpoint by DocumentCurrentViewpoint, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, June 3, 2012
Batch Appending Files to nwf and Save to nwd by VBScript - roamer.state.CurrentPartition returns top level access to current model if any files are appended in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 27, 2012
Split ModelItemCollection of Navisworks .NET API - splits ModelItemCollection to 3 sections with LINQ, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 28, 2012
Navisworks .NET API Properties - relationship between ProperyCategory, DataProperty classes, ModelItem, code for access property iteration, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 21, 2012
Navisworks .NET API : Find Item - understanding 3 main mechanisms: iteration, search API, language integrated query, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 21, 2012
Navisworks ActiveX Controls - re-organized ActiveX controls: Navisworks integrated API library, redistributable API library; tips for working with control, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 17, 2012
Web Server with Navisworks ActiveX Control - write code of web page, setup web server, client end, trouble shooting, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 17, 2012
How to Zoom in Current View on Current Selection with .Net API - use COM interop in .NET in Navisworks, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 16, 2012
Navisworks .NET API 2013 New Feature, Pt 1 - clash API to access clash test, clash result, relevant information, main classes of clash .NET API, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 11, 2012
Navisworks .NET API 2013 New Feature, Pt 2 - updating clash using DocumentClashTests, Xiaodong Liang, AEC DevBlog, May 13, 2012
Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2013 - New Features - improved Revit interoperability, TimeLiner, clash detection enhancements, grid, level support, John Benstead, CADit, May 3, 2012
Navisworks Help Now Also Available Online - structured content, detailed overviews of concepts, specific window for information on items, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Apr 23, 2012
Auditing a Navisworks Model for Very Distant Items - hide distant items, apply transform, use properties to identify object in native CAD model, Lee Mullin, Beyond Design, Apr 20, 2012
Navisworks 2013 - Revit Grids and Levels Support - option to show/hide grid, modify grid display, change label font size, Beyond Design, Mar 30, 2012
When Cranes Fly - making animation scene using Animator module in Navisworks, considering drawbacks, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, Mar 29, 2012
Autodesk Navisworks 2013 Products Released - improved Revit interoperability, grids & levels support, clash detection enhancements, additional file format support, Vault integration enhancements, Beyond Design, Mar 27, 2012
Getting Started Videos for Navisworks Manage and Simulate - customize, save display layout, combine, manage projects, create animations, Beyond Design, Feb 22, 2012
Know Your Navisworks Files - 3 main output file extensions from Navisworks: NWD, NWC, NWF; posting Navisworks files from coordination meeting's flythrough, Bill Campbell, AUGI Library, Feb 10, 2012
Why Does My Model Look Sectioned? - workarounds to deal with clipping issues in Navisworks, Beyond Design, Jan 16, 2012
Cleaning Up Revit Files for Export to Navisworks - create new view in Revit specifically for Navisworks, delete unused families from model, Beyond Design, Jan 11, 2012
Navisworks: From Design to Construction and Back - building relation within design/construction, training to identify true issues, project teams issue resolution, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, Jan 9, 2012
Hacking at Railings Again for 3D Grids - creating profile for railing, analyzing new type for grid name, adding curves to grid in Navisworks, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Jan 6, 2012
Power Up with Search and Selection Sets - understanding, configuring backbone of file options, using Navisworks help tool, Bonnie Gorman, AUGI Library, Dec 12, 2011
Navisworks Batch Utility - getting list of design files used in current NWF/NWD, building new NWF/NWD with selected design files, exporting out NWDs for each design file listed, accessing Windows scheduler to run batches, Applied Software, Nov 17, 2011
Undocumented Option for Image Sizes in Navisworks Viewpoints Report - increase size of thumbnail images using enhanced version of program options settings, CADforum, Nov 1, 2011
Navisworks: A Bridge to the 4th Dimension - scheduling early models, to enhance understanding, visualization techniques like color coding systems, Michael Smith, AUGI Library, Oct 2011
Autodesk Navisworks Keyboard Shortcuts - Autodesk Navisworks functions can be utilized faster using predefined keyboard shortcuts instead of ribbon menus, CADforum, Oct , 2011
Navisworks File Formats - description of NWF, NWD, NWC file types, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Sep 1, 2011
Ceiling Grid in Navisworks - using roof tool, Steve Stafford, Revit OpEd, Aug 22, 2011
Can't NWCOUT or Export to Navisworks? - workaround is reinstalling Navisworks, Derek Wielkopolski, Ideate, June 6, 2011
2D or Not 2D, That is the Question - demo of 2D, multi-sheet support in Navisworks 2012, Beyond Design, May 27, 2011
Save Billions with Revit-Navisworks Interop - Navisworks 2012 has Revit construction parts support, linked files, SwitchBack functionality, Beyond Design, June 1, 2011
Clashed Items Appear Gray Instead of Highlighted - change lighting settings from full lights to scene lights to view results of clash tests in Navisworks, Beyond Design, June 2, 2011
Digging a Little Deeper: Other Features to Check Out in Navisworks 2012 - incorporation of project browser, Teresa Martin, Ideate, Apr 27, 2011
Allow NWC Overwrite in Navisworks - check option to close NWC/NWD files on load in Navisworks options editor, HOK BIM Solutions, Apr 21, 2011
Draping Aerial Photos on a Civil 3D Surface in Navisworks - applying rendering material to surface, extending surface to the image, DEM/Google Earth data, adding boundary to exact extents of image to surface, raster image, Jack Strongitharm, From the Ground Up, Oct 22, 2010
Using Navisworks for Presentation - exporting 3d DWF from Revit, importing into Navisworks, David Light, HOK BIM Solutions, Aug 9, 2010
Navisworks 2011 - Pt 1 - New Interface - Home/Viewpoint/Review/Animation/View/ Output tab of Ribbon, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, May 26, 2010
What's New in Navisworks 2011 and Availability - ribbon UI, Gantt view, Autodesk Revit rooms support, Autodesk 2011 product support, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Mar 25, 2010
Autodesk Navisworks Use on Design Projects exclusive - coordination methodology for using clash detective on design projects, creating communication flows between co-located, multi-office teams, Navisworks navigation, Shrimant Jaruhar, Autodesk University 2009
Navisworks - Automatic Animations Pt 1 - setting-up basic steps in animation, CAD Geek Speak!, Nov 12, 2009
Navisworks - Adding Mark-Ups to a Project - screencast, ability to add text, comments, tags, revision clouds, ability to track each tag created, CAD Geek Speak!, Oct 29, 2009
Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks Manufacturing exclusive - aggregating CAD data from different file formats, visualizing, analyzing complex 3D assemblies consisting of thousands of components, Shibai Bagchi, Autodesk University 2008
Yes, There are 4 Navisworks Programs - Freedom Viewer is free while Manage, Simulate, Review are paid programs, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Aug 13, 2009
Differences Between Navisworks File Formats - NWC, NWF, NWD: differentiating between cache file, project file, DWF, Dwane Lindsey, Navisworks InfoCenter, Aug 13, 2009
Navisworks - Wireframe Proxies During DWG Import - displaying custom objects, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, May 11, 2009
Extending Your Design Validation Process to Your Entire Team using Autodesk Navisworks Manage and Autodesk Constructware - exporting Navisworks Manage clash reports, assigning responsibility for clashes, producing reports for resolution discussions, Matt Wheelis, Autodesk University 2008
An Old Dog with New Tricks: Introducing NavisWorks, Revit, and 3ds Max into Westfield's Construction Planning Division - Revit model preparation for construction staging, understanding construction project through visualization, Navisworks for leasing, tenancy coordination teams, Matt Rumbel, Autodesk University 2008
A First Look at Autodesk NavisWorks - combining 3D CAD models to create complete whole-project view, real-time navigation of whole project, creating intelligent groups of objects, Ira Rodriguez, Autodesk University 2008
More Effective 3D Projects with Autodesk Navisworks - aggregation, management of multiple 3D design files, 3D project review, cross-discipline interference detection, management, Paul Walker, Autodesk University 2008
Autodesk Navisworks Object Enablers - installing object enablers in correct order, Matt Niemeyer, Hagerman & Company, Inc., Feb 2009
Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2010 - New Features - TimeLiner tool adds 4D schedule simulation, clash detective tool for identification, inspection, reporting of interferences in 3D project model, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Apr 1, 2009
Navisworks and AutoCAD Civil 3D Transportation Demo - video, using Navisworks for review, clash detection of objects and construction sequencing, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 31, 2009
NavisWorks Performance Issues and Settings - enabling /3GB switch, turning off hardware acceleration, copying files from server, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 30, 2009
What's New in Autodesk Navisworks Review 2010 - ViewCube, button menus, artificial horizon, measurement tools enhancements, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 26, 2009
Navisworks NWD or Navisworks NWF File Format? - NWD file is complete file while NWF only saves list with pointers to files currently loaded, Volker Joseph, Beyond the Paper, Mar 24, 2009
Autodesk Project Dragonfly Interview Pt 1 (Innovation & Challenges) - link to YouTube video, Mar 18, 2009
Autodesk Project Dragonfly Interview Pt 2 (Technology and Users) - link to YouTube video, Mar 18, 2009
Autodesk Project Dragonfly Interview Pt 3 (Development Past, Present & Future) - link to YouTube video, Mar 18, 2009
Autodesk NavisWorks 2009 - product line-up, model aggregation, visualization, review, 4D construction simulation, interference checking, clash detection capability, strengths and limitations, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 23, 2008
Autodesk NavisWorks Freedom 2009 - 64-bit release with Vista support, NET GUI modernization, 3D text and parametric support, more, JTB World, Apr 24, 2008
Getting It All Together in 3D - NavisWorks' JetStream helps engineers and architects share and view 3D model data in AEC projects, Scott MacKenzie, Cadalyst, Feb 7, 2008
Autodesk Buying NavisWorks, But Questions Linger - users comment on if Autodesk will keep the neutral format of NavisWorks, Nadine M. Post & Tom Sawyer, Architectural Record, June 6, 2007
Autodesk Acquires NavisWorks - NavisWorks jetstream helps clients to go through projects, visualize them, demonstrate, coordinate and simulate, Alex Willingham, Connected, May 31, 2007
IFCs in Action - 3D objects exchange data format applications for BIM: NavisWorks, Solibri Model Checker v3, YIT COVE and Tarmo, Data Design System Building Services Partner, and ideCAD Structural 5, H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst AEC, February 1, 2006
Visualization 2005 - Virtual Visions - a look at various visualization software packages, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst Manufacturing, August 1, 2005
NavisWorks JetStream - latest release is much more than a facelift, incorporates streaming technology to its NWD format, Greg Corke, CADserver, February 18, 2005
In the Jet Stream! - the latest version of NavisWorks - dubbed JetStream - offers enhanced navigational and rendering tools and added support for Autodesk-based products, David Chadwick, CAD User, January/February 2005
NavisWorks3 - as electronic publishing takes off in the AEC industry, 3D design review and publishing solutions like NavisWorks will become significant as alternatives to the 2D-based DWF and PDF, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, February 19, 2004
The World in Motion - the 3D design/review market is on the ascendancy, and now there's a wide range of software to interact with huge 3D datasets on desktop workstations, including WalkInside and NavisWorks, Greg Corke, CADserver, August 7, 2003
NavisWorks 2.2 - offers users the ability to navigate multiple types of 3D CAD files in a single environment for 3D design review, David Pitzer, Cadalyst, August 2002