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Merging Files
When merging multiple .nwf files, that each comprise the same reference files, NavisWorks will only load
a single set of the combined models, along with all review markup (such as tags, viewpoints or
comments) from each .nwf file. Any duplicate geometry or markup will be removed when merged. See “
NWF Files ” for more information on .nwf files.
Merging a file:
1. Open the first file to be merged, (see “ Opening Files ” for information on how to do this).
2. On the File menu, click Merge
or
Click Merge on the Standard toolbar.
3. Browse to and select the file, or files, to be merged.
Note:
The standard Open dialog use of Shift and Control keys allows multiple files to be selected and
merged with the currently loaded model.
Merging TimeLiner Data
If two or more merged files contain TimeLiner data, limited merging can be done with this data. Three
scenarios are handled:
• If the two TimeLiner data sets are identical, then merging of files can occur without issue.
• If the two TimeLiner data sets are completely unrelated, merging of data in this context will not be
successful.
• If the two TimeLiner data sets contain the same Primary link, then the data set with the most recent
link (i.e. the newest file date) is chosen over the other. If the Primary links are different, then the data
set with the highest number of tasks will be used, and links will be re-attached wherever possible.
For more information on TimeLiner, see Chapter 41, Overview of TimeLiner .
Saving Files
When you have finished reviewing a model or a set of models and are exiting NavisWorks, you are
prompted to save. When saving to a NavisWorks .nwf file, only a list with pointers to the files currently
loaded is saved, along with the scene's environment, the current view, clash results (if available) and
viewpoints. If you want to take a snapshot of the scene, including all geometry, then you need to publish
an .nwd file. See “ Publishing Files ” for information on how to do this.
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