Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013

Navisworks File Types

The power of Navisworks rests in its ability to open files originated from a variety of design and engineering applications and its capacity to then share and coordinate these different file types into a single data-rich, intelligent model. The composite model of aggregated files can then be selectively available or viewed by all parties involved to enhance the design review and coordination process. In addition, Navisworks converts and compresses most files up to 80 percent of their original size, so sharing and collaborating are greatly improved. This section will cover the numerous file types and explain the differences. We will also explore some of the standard workflows and provide best practices for file sharing and ...