2011

Simulate Construction
Scheduling
The TimeLiner tool enables you to link your 3D model to an external construction
schedule for visual 4D planning.
Overview of TimeLiner Tool
The TimeLiner tool adds 4D schedule simulation to Autodesk
Navisworks Simulate 2011. TimeLiner imports schedules from a
variety of sources. You can then connect tasks in the schedule with
objects in the model to create a 4D simulation. This allows you to
see the effects of the schedule on the model, and compare planned
dates against actual dates. TimeLiner also allows the export of images
and animations based on the results of the simulation. TimeLiner
will automatically update the simulation if the model or schedule
changes.
You can combine the functionality of TimeLiner with other Autodesk
Navisworks tools:
■ Linking TimeLiner and Object Animation together enables the
triggering and scheduling of object movement based on start
time and duration of project tasks, and can help you with
workspace and process planning. For example, a TimeLiner
sequence may indicate that when a particular site crane moves
from its start point to its end point over the course of a particular
afternoon, a workgroup working nearby causes an obstruction
along its route. This potential obstruction problem can be
resolved before going to site (e.g., the crane can be moved along
a different route, the workgroup moved out of the way, or the
project schedule altered). See “
Add Animation” on page 420 for
more information.
TimeLiner Window
The TimeLiner dockable window enables you to link items in the
model to project tasks, and simulate project schedules.
To toggle the TimeLiner window
■ Click Home tab ➤ Tools panel ➤ TimeLiner
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