2009

Chapter 27. Overview of TimeLiner
The TimeLiner tool adds 4D schedule simulation to Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
In NavisWorks, TimeLiner has a playback-only option, allowing any externally created project data to be
simulated, but no changes to be made to that data.
Working with the TimeLiner Window
By default, the TimeLiner window floats in the main NavisWorks window. Like all other floating windows,
TimeLiner window is dockable and resizable, and will automatically lock to specific locations near to
where it is moved. You can prevent it from docking while you drag it, by holding down Ctrl.
Note:
You can quickly dock and undock any floating window by double-clicking the window's control
bar.
To open the TimeLiner window, select TimeLiner from the Tools menu.
The TimeLiner window contains the following:
• Simulate tab - enables you to set up and play simulations.
The Task Status
The Status Icons
Each task has its own Status identified by an icon, representing planned against actual relationships.
Each icon shows two bars. The top bar represents the Planned dates, and the bottom bar represents the
Actual dates. If the Actual start and finish dates are the same as the Planned start and finish dates, the
bars are displayed in green. Any variations between Planned and Actual dates are displayed in red.
Missing Planned or Actual dates are shown in grey.
Actual start and end dates equal Planned start and end dates.
Actual end date before Planned start date.
Actual start date after Planned end date.
Actual start date before Planned start date and Actual end date after Planned
end date.
Actual start date before Planned start date and Actual end date equals Planned
end date.
Actual start date equals Planned start date and Actual end date after Planned
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