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I'm transitioning over to a new Blog that is more specifically focused on virtual contstruction. Please take a look
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Navisworks Subscription Pack install issues

FYI:

Service Pack 1 must be installed before installing the subscription update.

Autodesk AEC Subscription Advantage packs

Another reason to be a subscription member:

Autodesk has released subscription advantage packs for all of their AEC products

Revit Subscription Pack

The Autodesk® Subscription Advantage Pack for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 extends the capabilities of Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010 software. Productivity-enhancing functionality and features better support modeling, coordination, and documentation, while improved tools help you work more efficiently within the software.

In addition, new applications that complement Revit Architecture 2010 workflows help you:

• Validate the accuracy of building information models created in Revit Architecture 2010 against pre-determined standards
• Import and export data between a Revit project and an external database
• Facilitate the use of building information modeling (BIM) for building renovation projects by creating 3D models from 2D digital photographs

Subscription Release Pack for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
Improve productivity with exclusive access to new tools and functionality available in the Subscription Release Pack for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010.

Revit Extensions for Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
Extend the capabilities of Revit Architecture 2010 in key areas using Revit® Extensions.

Autodesk Revit Model Review
Automate the process of reviewing and auditing BIM projects in Revit Architecture 2010 with the Autodesk® Revit® Model Review plug-in.

Autodesk Revit DB Link
Import and export data between a Revit Architecture 2010 project and an external database, and then more easily maintain relationships of linked data with Autodesk® Revit® DB Link.

Autodesk ImageModeler 2009
Use 2D digital photographs to more quickly create, edit, and texture 3D models for building renovation projects and energy-efficiency analysis with Autodesk® ImageModeler™ 2009 software.
Naviswork Subscription Pack:

General Enhancements (Autodesk FBX File Format Support and Batch Processing Utility) Support for the Autodesk® FBX® file format improves interoperability between Autodesk® Navisworks® 2010 software and other Autodesk products, while a new batch processing utility offers improved productivity for existing Navisworks users. Autodesk FBX File Format Support Support for the Autodesk FBX file format improves interoperability between Navisworks 2010 and a range of other Autodesk products, including Autodesk® Maya®, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, and Autodesk® Softimage® software. Users can import FBX data for viewing and analysis in Navisworks 2010, and also export projects in the widely used, platform-independent format. Capabilities include: Import and export of FBX file format Support for FBX geometry, plus some properties and textures Ability to combine files from multiple design applications into a single project model in Navisworks 2010, and export the integrated model into 3ds Max for professional visualization Batch Processing Utility The new batch processing utility offers improved productivity for Navisworks 2010 users. It supports the automation of common tasks such as generating lists of files, combining files, and converting files. Users can schedule the time of batch processing to optimize allocation of resources. Capabilities include: File list—produces a text file containing a list of the paths and file names of all design files used in an integrated model File combine—enables users to automatically import a batch of files of any supported format into a single model File convert—enables users to automatically convert a batch of supported files into individual Navisworks files

Revit Windows, oors and Curtain wall display issuesD

Having troubles with your window, doors and curtain walls being displayed incorrectly in Navisworks?

Autodesk has released a hotfix.

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