Mastering Links

Earlier in this chapter, you learned about data tools and the power they bring to object properties. Now, we are going to discuss the power of links. A link is a reference to another file that can be activated with a click. The Link tool in Navisworks lets you attach an outside file to any geometry in the model. This tool further allows for a customizable interface for controlling links on the screen as you navigate through the model. To view links in the project, click the Links icon 1 on the Display panel of the Home tab.

Links can be created in a number of ways. In this section, we will review how you can create links. Specifically, ...

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