3 days

Objective
To teach users the concepts of Building Information Modeling and introduce the tools for analysis and coordination using Autodesk Navisworks.

Who Should Attend
New users of Autodesk Navisworks.

Description
In this course, using hands-on exercises that demonstrate the functionality of the Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Manage features, students learn how to open, review, and run object-interference checks on 3D models. Students also learn how to link to task-scheduling files and create 3D construction simulations. Using the Animator and Scripter tools, students create interactive animations. In addition, students learn how the Presenter tools can help them to create photorealistic images and animations. This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to use Navisworks 2013 effectively

Prerequisites

• Building design or construction experience is highly recommended. No previous CAD experience is necessary.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7

Class Outline
The topics covered will vary slightly with each class based upon the pace of the students. As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, we adhere to the strict quality control procedures established by Autodesk to consistently deliver the highest caliber learning experience possible.

• Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Product Overview
  • Workspace Overview
  • Opening and Appending Files in NavisWorks
  • Saving, Merging, and Refreshing Files
  • Database Support (Data Tools)
• Chapter 2: 3D Model Review
  • Using Navigation Tools
    • Absolute Coordinate Display
  • The Navisworks Engine
    • Performance Indicators
    • Making Items Required
  • Selection Tree and Selecting Objects
    • View the Selection Tree
    • Setting Selection Resolution and Sorting Structures
  • Hiding Objects and Overriding Materials
    • Change Object Color and Transparency
  • Object Properties
    • Add a New Custom Property Tab and Property
    • Enable and Customize Smart Tags
  • Measuring and Moving Objects
    • Using the Measuring Tools
    • Moving an Item
  • Selection and Search Sets
    • Create a Selection Set
    • Conducting a Property Object Search
  • Viewpoints
    • Add and Organize Viewpoints
  • Comments and Redlining
    • Adding Redline Markups and a RedlineTag
  • Animations
    • Record an Interactive Animation
    • Create an Animation from Viewpoint Transitions
    • Edit an Animation
    • Combining Animations
    • Exporting an Animation
  • Sectioning
    • Sectioning a Model
    • Linking Two Section Planes
  • Hyperlinks
    • Using Hyperlinks
    • View and Add Hyperlinks
  • Comparing Models
    • About the Compare Tool
    • Compare Two Model Files
  • Switchback
    • The SwitchBack Feature
  • Navisworks Real-Time Rendering
    • Real-Time Rendering
    • Setting Lighting and Rendering Options
• Chapter 3: TimeLiner
  • TimeLiner Overview
    • Open and Run a TimeLiner Simulation
    • Run a Basic TimeLiner Simulation
  • Creating Tasks
    • Creating Tasks Manually
  • Import Tasks from External Project File
    • Linking to a Project File
    • Importing Tasks
  • TimeLiner Simulation
    • Simulation Control Bar
    • Using Simulation
  • Configuring and Defining a Simulation
    • The Configure Options
    • Customizing a Simulation
  • Simulation Export
    • Exporting a TimeLiner Simulation
    • Exporting a Simulation
• Chapter 4: Animator
  • Animator Overview
    • The Animator Window and Tools
  • Creating a Basic Animation
  • Cameras and Camera Viewpoints
    • About Cameras and Viewpoints
    • Adding a Camera and Camera Viewpoints
  • Manipulate Geometry Objects in an Animation Set
    • Geometry Manipulation Controls
    • Manipulating Geometry Objects in an Animation Set
  • Section Plane Sets
    • About Section Plane Sets
    • Adding a Section Plane Set and Captured Sectioned Views
  • Controlling Animation Scene Playback
    • Animator Playback and Adjustments
    • Adjust the Way an Animation Scene Plays
• Chapter 5: Scripter
  • Scripter Overview
    • About Scripts
  • Creating and Managing Scripts
    • Creating Scripts
    • Create and Organize Scripts
  • Events
    • About Events
  • Create and Configure Events
    • Creating and Configuring Actions
    • About Script Actions
    • Create and Configure Actions
• Chapter 6: Presenter Basics
  • Presenter Overview
    • The Presenter Window and Tabbed Panes
    • Presenter Tabs
  • Apply Materials to Model Items
    • The Materials Pane
    • Apply Materials to Model Items
  • Adding Lighting Effects to a Scene
    • About Lighting Effects
    • Apply a Lighting Effect to a Model
  • Adding Background Effects
    • Apply a Background Effect to a Model
  • Rendering Effects
    • About Rendering
    • Select and Apply a Render Style
  • Outputting Rendered Images
    • Exporting Rendered Images
  • Outputting Animations (Videos)
    • About Outputting Animations
    • Exporting an Animation
• Chapter 7: Presenter Advanced Features
  • Editing and Managing Materials
    • Editing Materials
    • Rename and Manage Materials
    • To Edit and Save a Material
  • Advanced Material Editing
    • Advanced Editing
    • Creating New Material
  • Ground Planes
    • About Ground Planes
    • Appending a Ground Plane
  • Individual Light Effects
    • Add and Edit an Individual Light Effects
  • Image-Based Lighting
    • About Image-Based Lighting
    • Adding an Image-based Light Effect
  • Environment Backgrounds and Reflections
    • About Environment Backgrounds and Reflections
    • Adding an Environment Background
  • Custom Environments
    • Download and Install HDR Shop
    • Editing a File for Image-based Lighting
    • Edit an HDRI for Image-based Lighting
    • Editing a File for a Background Environment
    • Edit an HDRI for an Environment Background
    • Importing Image Files into Presenter
  • Light Scattering
    • About Light Scattering
    • Create a Light Scattering Effect
  • RPC (Rich Photorealistic Content)
    • About RPCs
    • Add an RPC to a Model
• Chapter 8: Clash Detective
  • Clash Detective Overview
    • Conducting a Simple Clash Test
  • Selecting Items to Be Clashed
  • Clash Test Settings
    • Selecting Geometry Types
    • Clash Testing Using the Find and Selection Set Tools
  • Setting Clash Rules
    • About Clash Rules
  • Clash Results
    • About Clash Results
    • Clash Testing, Viewing Results, and Adding Comments
  • Clash Test Reporting
    • Report Contents
    • Clash Testing and Creating a Report
  • Audit Checks
    • Conducting Clash Audit Checks
    • Clash Testing After Clashes are Corrected
  • Create and Save Batches of Clash Tests
    • View Batches of Clash Tests
  • Export and Import Clash Tests
  • Custom Clash Tests
    • Setting up Custom Clash Tests
    • Creating a Custom Clash Test
  • Laser Scan Data Clashing
    • Running a Clash Test with Laser Scan Data
    • Clash Testing Geometry Against Laser Scan Data
  • Holding and Releasing Objects
    • Clash Testing and Moving Objects
  • SwitchBack in Clash Detective
    • Using SwitchBack
    • Using SwitchBack in Clash Detective
  • Time-Based Clashing
    • Preparation
    • Conducting a Time Based Clash Test
    • Create a Time-Based Clash Report 

*If you have 4 or more students for this course and/or want to have the class held at your location, refer to Custom & On-Site Training.

Published class dates are subject to change as circumstances warrant, call for confirmation of all class dates. Cancellations must be made within 10 working days of the scheduled course to qualify for a refund. “No-shows” or late cancellations will forfeit all tuition and fees. D|C|CADD reserves the right to reschedule or cancel scheduled courses, whereupon all fees will be refunded or applied to training at a later date. D|C|CADD is liable for course fees only