2011

Getting Started

Welcome to Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2011! We hope that you enjoy learning

and using this industry changing solution for whole 3D project review. Autodesk

Navisworks is designed to bring together geometry and data created by

multi-disciplinary teams, on the largest projects, into a single model. This virtual

building can then be visualized, simulated, and analyzed in real-time by all

involved, to validate the design and provide insight and predictability for

construction and operation.

In this short tutorial, you learn the essential knowledge required to use Autodesk

Navisworks effectively.

You will learn how to create search sets based on the inherent property

information, and see how these can be used in conjunction with various key

features; create punch/snag lists from your review sessions; how to create

photorealistic visualizations; techniques for quick 4D planning; and dynamic

simulations.

To complete all exercises in this Getting Started guide, you will need to have at

least the Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2011 product.

Introduction

Installation

Before beginning the exercises, install the software and register it

as either demo or subscription. Demo mode serves as a 30-day

product trial.

By default, example files are installed to C:\Program

Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Navisworks Simulate

2011\Examples\Getting Started.

Exploring the User Interface

When the Autodesk Navisworks window is displayed, take a minute

to view the different sections.