Getting Started with Autodesk Navisworks

Discover how to master Autodesk Navisworks, the leading BIM data coordination software, in this practical course designed for BIM professionals. Learn from industry experience on effectively running coordination meetings and building a comprehensive federated model.

This course guides you through the process of combining Autodesk Revit models from various disciplines – including architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing – into a single, unified model for seamless collaboration. You'll gain proficiency in navigating this model, creating insightful viewpoints and compelling walkthrough animations to effectively communicate design intent.

Enhance your design review skills with tools for redline markups, precise dimensioning, and the creation of search sets and selection sets for targeted analysis. Learn how to efficiently section the model to examine internal components.

A key focus is on clash detection. This course teaches you how to perform thorough clash tests between different elements within the consultants' models and generate detailed clash reports for distribution to individual teams. Proactively identify and resolve potential conflicts before construction begins.

Understand the workflow for publishing NWD files after coordination meetings. Furthermore, explore the powerful Switchback functionality to easily visualize and address clashing issues directly within Autodesk Revit, streamlining the remediation process.

Software Required: Autodesk Navisworks 2016.