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Open Files
To open files in Autodesk Navisworks, you can either use a standard Open
dialog box or drag and drop files directly into the Selection Tree window.
NOTE If the chosen file is a CAD or laser scan file, Autodesk Navisworks
automatically uses an appropriate file reader to open it, provided this file format
is supported.
Autodesk Navisworks keeps a list of recently opened files (by default, up to 4
files are shown). You can open any of these files by clicking the application
button
. If you want to modify the size of this list, use the Options
Editor (General node ➤ Environment page).
You can use the SHIFT and CTRL keys to open several files at the same time.
This automatically creates a new “Untitled” Autodesk Navisworks file with
the selected files appended together.
For NWD files, it is possible to publish them to a web server, and then open
them directly from within Autodesk Navisworks. You can start navigating the
model even before the file has been fully downloaded. For this, 10 - 50% is
usually sufficient. The greater the hierarchical structure of the model, the
closer to 50% download is required. Similarly, the lesser the hierarchical
structure of the model, the sooner you can begin the navigation.
NOTE Encrypted DWF files, such as files with Password, and Print/Measure
protected files are not currently supported.
To open a file
1 Click the application button
➤ Open ➤ Open .
2 In the Open dialog box, use the Files of Type box to select the
appropriate file type, and navigate to the folder where your file is located.
3 Select the file, and click Open.
Toolbar: Classic user interface: Standard ➤ Open
Command entry: CTRL + O
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