2011

As a rule of thumb, use an NWF file format to save the scene you created by bringing all model files together,
and an NWD file format when you simply want a snapshot of your current work.
Both formats store the review markups, but NWD file stores the file geometry, while NWF file stores the links
to original files. This makes NWF files considerably smaller in size. Also when you open an NWF file, Autodesk
Navisworks automatically reloads all modified referenced files, which means the geometry is always up-to-date,
even for the most complex models.
On the other hand, whenever you need to share the scene you created and review markups with others, it is best
to distribute a published NWD file, which includes additional features such as password protection and file
expiration date. The published files can be viewed in both Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2011 and Autodesk
Navisworks Freedom 2011 (a free viewer).
IMPORTANT When you publish an NWD file, you cannot include any RPCs added to your scene.
To save a file
1 Click Save
on the Quick Access toolbar. If your file has been saved previously, Navisworks overwrites
the file with the new data.
2 If you file has not been previously saved, the Save As dialog box opens.
Enter the file name, use the Files of Type box to select one of the native Navisworks formats (NWF or NWD),
select the location for the file, and click Save.
TIP If you need to open your file with an earlier versions of Autodesk Navisworks, save it as that version type.
Toolbar: Classic user interface: Standard ➤ Save
Command entry: CTRL + S
To rename a file
1 Click the application button ➤ Save As .
2 In the Save As dialog box, enter the new name for your file.
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