Once you have the desired models in Navisworks, go to File/Export/Autodesk DWF to run the export. As for the conversion to DWG or loading said DWF into AutoCAD, you’d be better off querying that in the AutoCAD discussions forums, as what I might recommend may not be the optimal approach.
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You can import either an NWC or NWD file. From the current drawing, select the tool located on the ribbon, Insert tab, Reference panel. Click Attach. You can also type in the command, CMATTACH, to open the dialog.
Click Autodesk Navisworks Export Option on the Autodesk Navisworks menu. Expand the File Exporters node in the Options Editor, and click the DWG page. Use the options on this page to adjust the settings for future exports of NWC files from AutoCAD-based applications. Click OK to save the changes.
Solution: Navisworks Simulate and Manage export to the following formats: DWF, DWFx, FBX, and KML (see image below). For additional file formats, utilize the originating software to export the files instead of Navisworks.
Then on the Home ribbon > Select & Search panel > open Selection Inspector. Delete any Item layers you don’t wish to be in the report (optional, you can clean up in MS Excel too). Edit the Quick Properties Definition to show the data that is needed. Export as CSV file.
Solution: While Navisworks files cannot be directly opened in AutoCAD for editing purposes, they can be attached as coordination models using the External References palette.
How do I open a NWC file?
- Get the Composer Viewer.
- Update Composer Viewer to the latest version.
- Associate NoteWorthy Composer Format files with Composer Viewer.
- Verify that the NWC is not faulty.
How do I import a DWF file into AutoCAD?
- Create a new drawing in AutoCAD.
- Use the DWFATTACH command and attach the DWF/DWFx file.
- Plot or export the drawing to PDF.
- Start a new drawing and use the PDFIMPORT command to import the PDF.
- When prompted, choose to import the PDF file as AutoCAD geometry.
How do I open a DWF file in AutoCAD?
- Install a compatible program, like AutoCAD or Autodesk Viewer.
- Unzip your DWF files.
- Click your file and select Open with.
- Edit your file with comments and markups.
What is the difference between DWF and DWFx?
DWF and DWFx files contain the same data (2D and 3D); the only difference is the file format. DWFx files can be opened and printed using the free Microsoft XPS Viewer, which comes pre-installed on computers using the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
- Open the Navisworks® Manage application on your computer.
- Open the model you are working with. Note: Make sure the model is associated with a project in Procore.
- Click the Procore tab.
- Click Save NWD.
- Enter a title for the file that matches the title of the active (working federated) file.
- Click Save.
- In Revit, click Add-Ins External Tools Autodesk Navisworks.
- In the Export Scene As dialog box, enter the name for the Autodesk Navisworks file, and browse to the desired storage location.
- Click Save to export the file, or Cancel to return to the application without exporting it.
- Click an object in the Scene View or on the Selection Tree.
- Click Home tab Select & Search panel Selection Inspector .
- Deselect any objects you do not want to include in the exported file.
- Click Export Export CSV.
AEC teams use Navisworks Manage for clash detection and advanced coordination, leading to better project outcomes. They use Navisworks Simulate to facilitate smooth 3D model reviews.
- Open the Navisworks Model (U02.NWD) attached to post.
- Open DataTools on the Home Tab.
- Click New..
- Enter the name: Waveform NW Excel.
- Click Setup..
- Click Select Workbook..
- Choose the Excel file (NavisworksLinkedToExcel.xlsx) attached to the post.
- Click OK.
The straightforward way is to select model items (selection) that you want to export from the Navisworks model and export them without mapping objects. If using this way, all entities in the IFC file are represented as IfcEquipmentElement. The second way is to use object mapping.