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Load RVS File Select this check box to read an RVS file at the same time as the corresponding RVM file. This is
the default option.
NOTE To work correctly, the RVS file must have the same name, and path as the associated RVM file, but with an .rvs
extension.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores RVS files.
RVS Transparencies as Materials Select this check box to attach transparent materials to the objects. Use this
option, for example, when large objects in the scene are permanently transparent, and you want to convert them
as such.
When this check box is clear (the default option), the file reader ignores RVS transparency settings. Use this
option, for example, when you want to override transparency settings in the RVS file.
NOTE You can also override object transparency directly in Autodesk Navisworks. (Click Item Tools tab ➤ Appearance
panel ➤ Transparency slider.)
Convert Origins Select this check box to convert component origin points into Autodesk Navisworks snap
points.
When this check box is clear, origin points are discarded.
Convert Zero-Thickness Solids Select this check box to convert 3D solids with a zero thickness into 2D geometry.
When this check box is clear, 3D solids with a zero thickness are discarded.
See also:
■ “
RVM File Reader” on page 128
SAT Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the SAT file reader.
Faceting Factor Enter the required value to control the level of faceting that takes place.
The faceting factor must be greater or equal to 0, where 0 results in the faceting factor being turned off. The
default value is 1. To get twice the number of facets, double this value. To get half as many facets, halve this
value. Larger faceting factors result in more polygons to a model and larger Autodesk Navisworks files.
Max Facet Deviation This setting controls the greatest distance between the edge of a facet and the actual
geometry. If this distance is greater than the Max Facet Deviation value, Autodesk Navisworks adds more facets.
If the Max Facet Deviation is set to 0, then this function is ignored.
Default Units Specifies the type of units Autodesk Navisworks uses when opening SAT files.
TIP If the chosen units type turns out to be wrong, you can rescale the model by using the File Units and Transform
option. (Right-click in the Scene View, and click File Units and Transform on the shortcut menu.)
See also:
■ SAT File Reader on page 129
SKP Page
Use this page to adjust the options for the SketchUp SKP file reader.
Convert Hidden Items Select this check box to convert hidden entities in SKP files. They are automatically
marked as hidden in Autodesk Navisworks.
When this check box is clear, the file reader ignores hidden items.
Merge Faces Indicates whether the file reader interprets adjoining faces with the same color, layer, and parent
as a single item in the Selection Tree.
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