2011

Convert Point Clouds Select this check box to convert the AutoCAD Point Cloud entities. This only has an
effect in the 2011 versions of AutoCAD and Autodesk Navisworks. Earlier versions will ignore the point clouds
or display proxy graphics (often as a wireframe box).
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores point clouds.
Point Cloud Detail Specifies how much detail to extract from the point cloud. The valid entries are between 1
and 100, where 100 = all the points, 10 = about 10% of the points, 1 = about 1% of the points.
Use Point Cloud Colors Controls the point cloud colors. Select this check box to use color values for the points
in the point cloud.
When this check box is clear, any color values for the points in the point cloud are ignored and the normal
AutoCAD color for the entity is used. This option is useful if the specific colors stored are too dark or meaningless.
DWG Loader Version Specifies which version of ObjectDBX to use when loading AutoCAD files. This option
enables you to select support for the correct version of object enablers that can be used within the file.
NOTE When you modify this setting, restart Autodesk Navisworks to apply the changes. This is because once any
particular version of ObjectDBX is loaded during reading of a DWG or DXF file, the version in use does not change
until the program is restarted.
Load Material Definitions Select this check box to extract material definitions from DWG files.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores material definitions.
Use ADT Standard Configuration Select this check box to convert geometry and materials in DWG files using
the Standard display configuration.
Clear this check box to convert geometry and materials accordingly to whether they are displayed in the currently
saved display configuration.
Convert Hidden ADT Spaces Indicates whether space objects that lack any visible 3D geometry in DWG files
are converted (for example, objects that lack floor or ceiling thicknesses).
Selecting this check box results in corresponding hidden objects appearing in Autodesk Navisworks.
NOTE This option does not affect the normal behavior of space objects that have visible 3D geometry in DWG files.
Material Search Paths Autodesk Navisworks automatically searches the default Autodesk material paths.
Use this box to specify additional paths to texture files used in Autodesk Architectural Desktop materials. Separate
the paths with semi-columns.
Render Type Specifies the render style used for objects when loading DWG files.
Selecting Automatic means Autodesk Navisworks uses the render style saved in DWG files.
If geometry is not correctly displayed, adjust the render style with one of the following options: Rendered,
Shaded, or Wireframe.
Buttons
Defaults Restores the default values.
Advanced Opens the “
Convert Object Properties dialog box” on page 427 where you can select third-party
applications to read object information from.
See also:
■ “DWG/DXF File Reader” on page 119
Faro Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the Faro Scan file reader.
Point Colors Specifies how points are extracted from the input file.
Select from the following options:
■ None - the points come through as white.
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