Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013

Introducing TimeLiner

TimeLiner allows you to connect your Navisworks model to a project schedule to create a 4D sequence that allows you to visualize the order of schedule tasks. Let's explore the concept of 4D in more detail. Instead of viewing the horizontal lines of the traditional Gantt chart or sometimes the dizzying array of network diagram connections (Figure 7.1), a 4D model acts as a visual interface between the Gantt chart and 3D model by displaying the associated model elements concurrently with the progression of construction activities over time. This allows you to quickly understand which areas of the model are being referenced by the schedule, but more importantly, you can start to understand the context of multiple activities ...