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re C e i v i N g Fi l e s
Receiving Navisworks files is similar to most types of email attachments. Follow these steps to
configure and open emailed files:
1. Download the attached Navisworks file to a designated storage space on your computer.
2. Double-click the file icon to start Navisworks, or open Navisworks and open the file
using the Open command.
3. If receiving an NWF file, Navisworks will search for the referenced original source data
files using the relative path that was saved in the original NWF file. As a best practice,
consider using a common convention with the file hierarchy and drive letter on all proj-
ects. Even without a server to distribute files, Navisworks can still locate files based on
the common naming conventions in the local folders.
4. If Navisworks can’t locate the referenced files, you can either manually browse for the ref-
erence files and update the NWF, or save the NWF file in the same directory with all the
reference files. Navisworks will search for the reference files relative to the master NWF
location.
Batch Utility
The Batch utility allows you to automate the import and conversion process of standard
Navisworks file formats, such as appending multiple design files into a single NWD or NWF
file. Furthermore, you can schedule these conversions to take place at a set time so as not to tie
up resources during time of business. This is one of the many exciting features in Navisworks
that allow you to automate repetitive tasks.
ex p l o r i N g t h e ba t C h ut i l i t y
The Batch utility interface is made up of three distinct areas that will be used in different sce-
narios, including creating model reports and automating the file conversion process. In the
ribbon, navigate to the Home tab and select the Batch Utility from the Tools panel, as shown in
Figure 2.20. Let’s explore this utility in greater detail:
Input The Input area, as shown in Figure 2.21, lets you specify the files for inclusion in the
Batch utility. Select the appropriate drive and folder to navigate to the specific files. Once
selected, notice how all applicable files are now shown in the field to the right. To filter the
file list by specific file formats, choose the file selector drop-down and select the appropriate
format.
Figure 2.20
Batch Utility but-
ton in the ribbon
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