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CHAPTER 2 Files and File Types
File Readers
File readers allow Navisworks to open and append additional file types from a variety of design
and engineering applications. When you open a 3D model in Navisworks, the appropriate file
reader is loaded automatically and all model geometry and associated metadata is incorporated
into your scene.
Na v i s W o r k s su p p o r t e D Fo r m a t s
In addition to the native file formats (NWD, NWC, and NWF), Navisworks can read over 40 differ-
ent 3D CAD formats, as shown in Table 2.1. Model entities contained in both 2D and 3D geometry
and all associated object property data is typically supported. Being able to work with such a wide
range of file formats allows Navisworks to accommodate almost every design and engineering
application. Having this level of file compatibility in turn allows you to collaborate, coordinate,
and communicate effectively. For a complete list of supported formats and applications, see
Appendix B.
Figure 2.2
Typical project
workflow
Navisworks Project Folder
Published
NWD
8/13/10
Published
NWD
8/6/10
Published
NWD
7/30/10
Published
NWD
7/23/10
Master Navisworks File
(NWF)
Original Source Data files opened in Navisworks
and converted to NWC file format
Structure
(DWG/
NWC)
Civil
(DWG/
NWC)
Existing
(Scan file/
NWC)
Architecture
(Revit,
NWC)
MEP
(DWG/
NWC)
Figure 2.3
The Resolve
dialog box
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