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Events Properties
Currently, there are seven event types in Navisworks. When an event is added, the Properties view displays the
properties for that event type. The event properties can be configured immediately, or at a later time.
On Start
You don't need to configure any properties for this event type.
On Timer
Interval (Seconds) Defines the length of time in seconds between timer triggering.
Regularity Specifies the event frequency. Choose from:
■ Once After - an event happens once only. Use this option to create an event that starts after a certain length
of time.
■ Continuous - an event is continuously repeated at specified time intervals. You can use this, for example, to
simulate cyclic work of a factory machine.
On Key Press
Key Click in this box and press the key to link it to your event.
Trigger On Defines how the event is triggered. Choose from:
■ Key Up - an event is triggered after you press and release the key.
■ Key Down - an event is triggered as soon as you press the key down.
■ Key Pressed - an event is triggered while the key is pressed. This option allows you to use a key press event
together with Boolean operators. For example, you can AND this event to a timer event.
On Collision
Selection to Collide With Click the Set button, and use the shortcut menu to define the collision objects:
■ Clear - clears your currently selected collision objects.
■ Set From Current Selection - sets the collision objects to your current object selection in the Scene View.
NOTE This option is not available until you make a selection in the Scene View.
■ Set From Current Selection Set - sets the collision objects to your current search set or selection set.
Show This is a read-only box, showing the number of geometry objects selected as collision objects.
Include the Effects of Gravity Check this check box if you want to include gravity in collision. If this option
is used, hitting floor when walking across it, for example, will trigger your event.
On Hotspot
Hotspot Defines the hotspot type. Choose from:
■ Sphere - a simple sphere from a given point in space.
■ Sphere on Selection - a sphere around a selection. This option doesn't require you to define the given point
in space. This hotspot will move as the selected objects move in the model.
Trigger When Defines how the event is triggered. Choose from:
■ Entering - an event is triggered when you enter the hotspot. This is useful for opening doors, for example.
■ Leaving - an event is triggered when you leave the hotspot. This is useful for closing doors, for example.
■ In Range - an event is triggered when you are inside the hotspot. This option allows you to use a hotspot
event together with Boolean operators. For example, you can AND this event to a timer event.
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