2009
Table Of Contents
- Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009
- Contents
- Part 1. Welcome to Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009
- Part 2. Installation
- Chapter 3. Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation
- Chapter 4. Move to NavisWorks from a Previous Release
- Chapter 5. Install NavisWorks for an Individual User
- Chapter 6. Install NavisWorks for Multiple Users
- Quick Start to Network Installation
- System Requirements for a Deployment
- Creating Network Deployments
- Preliminary Tasks for a Network Deployment
- Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment
- Start the Deployment Process
- Create a Deployment
- Enter Product and User Information
- Specify Log File Locations
- What Is Silent Mode?
- Customer Involvement Program (CIP)
- Select a License Type (optional)
- Select the Installation Type (optional)
- Final Review and Complete Setup
- Register the Product
- Modify a Deployment (optional)
- Point Users to the Administrative Image
- Uninstall the Program
- Chapter 7. Installation Troubleshooting
- What are the minimum system requirements?
- How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs to be updated?
- What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- What is the benefit to using a network licensed version of the software?
- When performing a Typical installation, what gets installed?
- Where are my product manuals?
- Deployment Issues
- Networking Issues
- Maintenance Issues
- Part 3. Basic NavisWorks Functionality
- Chapter 8. Overview
- Chapter 9. File Management
- Chapter 10. Converting Files
- File Readers
- NWF Files
- NWD Files
- NWC Files
- DWG and DXF Files
- DWF Files
- Bentley AutoPLANT Files
- 3DS Files
- DGN and PRP Files
- MAN Files
- PDS Files
- IGES Files
- STEP Files
- Inventor Files
- VRML world files
- Riegl Scan Files
- Faro Scan Files
- Leica Scan Files
- Z+F Scan Files
- ASCII Laser Scan Files
- STL Stereolithography files
- AVEVA Review RVM and RVS files
- IFC files
- Sketchup SKP files
- File Exporters
- CAD Previewing
- File Readers
- Chapter 11. Publishing
- Chapter 12. Navigating
- Chapter 13. Selecting Items
- Chapter 14. Finding
- Chapter 15. Editing
- Chapter 16. Display Modes
- Chapter 17. Viewpoints
- Chapter 18. Sectioning
- Chapter 19. Animation
- Chapter 20. Reviewing
- Chapter 21. Object Manipulation
- Chapter 22. Interface
- Chapter 23. Tools
- Chapter 24. Options
- Chapter 25. DataTools
- Chapter 26. Getting Help
- Part 4. Using Presenter
- Part 5. Object Animation
- Part 6. Using TimeLiner
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 5. Install NavisWorks for an
Individual User
This section provides instructions for installing and activating your Autodesk products for an individual
user on a stand-alone computer. For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat
stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Installation Guide.
The NavisWorks Installation Wizard
The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation Wizard contains all installation-related material in
one place. From the Installation wizard, you can access user documentation, install the product and
supplemental tools, view support solutions, and learn about deploying your product on a network.
Note:
Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 ships on a single DVD. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks
Simulate 2009 DVD in your DVD drive to start the installation process. Follow the prompts to
complete the installation. As long as the DVD is in the drive, you can access documentation by
clicking the documentation link.
• Review installation documentation before you install. Click the Read the Documentation link to
launch the Help system, and read the Welcome to Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 and
Installation sections.
• Install Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009. From the Installation wizard, click Install Products.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
System Requirements
Before you install your product on a stand-alone computer, make sure that your computer meets the
minimum system requirements. See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
Hardware and software requirements
Hardware/Software Requirement
Operating system
Windows©XP© Professional, SP 2 (recommended)
Windows XP Home, and Professional, SP 2
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Basic
Web browser Microsoft© Internet Explorer 6.0, SP 1 (or later)
Processor
AMD©Athlon©, 3.0 GHz or faster (minimum)
Intel©Pentium© IV, 3.0 GHz or faster
(recommended)
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