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File Readers Node
Use the settings in this node to configure the file readers required to open native CAD and scanning applications
file formats in Autodesk Navisworks.
TIP If you want to restore the default values, click the Defaults button.
3DS Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the 3DS file reader.
Convert Hidden Select this check box if you want Autodesk Navisworks to convert hidden entities in 3DS files.
They are automatically marked as hidden by Autodesk Navisworks.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores hidden items.
Bitmap File Search Paths The paths of texture map files are not stored with the texture maps in the model.
Enter the required paths into this box, separating them with semi-columns.
Default Units Specifies the type of units Autodesk Navisworks uses when opening 3DS files.
TIP If the chosen units type turns out to be wrong, you can rescale the model by using the File Units and Transform
option. (Right-click in the Scene View, and click File Units and Transform on the shortcut menu.)
See also:
■ “3DS File Reader” on page 113
ASCII Laser Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the ASCII laser scan file reader.
Sample Rate Specifies the frequency of points extracted from the input file.
Increasing the sample rate, reduces the number of points extracted. This has the effect of reducing the image
resolution, but increasing the speed with which the file is loaded.
Use Point Intensity Values Select the check box to extract intensity values from the input file.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores intensity values.
Use Point Color Values Select the check box to extract color values from the input file.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores color values.
See also:
■ “
ASCII Laser Scan File Reader” on page 114
CIS/2 Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the CIS/2 file reader.
Convert Features Indicates whether features are converted.
NOTE Converting a large number of features may have a negative impact on the loading performance.
Convert Unknown Section into Rectangle Select this check box to convert unknown sections profiles into
rectangles with estimated parameters, but the scale may not be appropriate.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores unknown sections profiles.
Faceting Factor Enter the required value to control the level of faceting that takes place.
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