Introduction to Navisworks Training Course
Navisworks is a software solution developed by Autodesk that enables users to review and coordinate 3D models generated by various design applications.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level developers and architects who want to learn the fundamentals of Navisworks and apply it to BIM (Building Information Modeling) project delivery.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Configure and utilize Navisworks for 3D model review and coordination.
- Generate and visualize a composite BIM model derived from diverse design disciplines.
- Communicate and annotate issues and feedback directly within the model.
- Conduct clash detection and resolution across 3D files.
- Simulate and manage construction schedules and costs.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- What is Navisworks?
- Navisworks compared to other 3D tools
- Overview of Navisworks features and architecture
- Navisworks interface and workspace
Understanding Navisworks
- Navisworks project lifecycle
- Navisworks file formats and compatibility
- Opening, appending, and saving 3D files
Getting Started
- Setting up the Development Environment
- Installing Navisworks and design tools
- Checking system and performance settings
Consolidating and Reviewing Models
- Creating a composite BIM model
- Transforming and aligning models
- Viewing and sectioning the model
- Setting view options and appearances
Analyzing and Communicating Models
- Selecting, searching, and hiding items
- Investigating and displaying properties
- Measuring, tagging, commenting, and markup
- Animator and Scripter
- Rendering
Collaborating and Simulating Models
- Clash Detective
- Reviewing and consolidating clash results
- Quantification
- TimeLiner
Integrating Navisworks with other Autodesk tools
- Connecting field and studio teams
- Detecting and resolving constructability challenges
- Navisworks issues integration
Troubleshooting
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) concepts and workflows
- Experience with 3D design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or 3ds Max
- Basic programming experience (optional)
Audience
- Developers
- Architects
- Project managers
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The practices and the fact that you can share your screen for guidance from the trainer
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