Creating Revit models for use downstream in Navisworks

A few weeks ago, my co-worker, Mark did a presentation on creating revit models that are going to be used in navisworks for 4d and clash detection. This is a link to the Seattle Revit User Group which was the audience for the presentation.

Creating Revit Models for Construction and 4D Analysis

How to - Navisworks control box inside of Powerpoint

So with the help of Autodesk development and subscription support I was able to figure out the process of inserting a navisworks control box inside Powerpoint 2007. I've made a video on the process.

NavisWorks 2010 Blurb

I don't have time to dive into details but here's a small blur I got from the autodesk press release..



Autodesk Navisworks 2010
Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software -- including Autodesk Navisworks Review 2010 software, Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2010 software, Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2010 software and Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2010 software -- enables design and building professionals to unite project contributions into a synchronized model for building information modeling. By enabling team members to more reliably share, combine, review and perfect detailed 3D design models of any size or format, Autodesk Navisworks applications are an important part of the BIM workflow. Updates to the Autodesk Navisworks portfolio include:

-- Improved usability gives customers a more productive working
environment, and new measuring tools and sectioning enhancements help
improve workflow.
-- Greater level of interoperability allows for enhanced collaboration.

BIM Video!

I recently created this video for our marketing department...completly amature but gets the job done, right?

Navisworks Back in Action.....

So it's been a little while since I have updated my Blog. It's come to my attention that this may-be the only blog dedicated to Navisworks. With that in mind I'm asking for a little interactivity from you, the reader:

1. Give my some ideas about what you'd like to see on this blog.
2. Share issues that you have been having.
3. Share creative uses that you have found for NavisWorks.

This isn't a blog about me and what "I Know". It's hopefully a forum on the expanded use of this tool in our BIM process.

I'll be back in the next week with a new article.

IPD (Intergrated Project Delivery)

I'm excicted to see the AIA develop a new project delivery method that is going to encourage the proper use of BIM in a collaborative project environment. A must read!

http://www.aia.org/ipdg#ipdguide