Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork

Question 1 :-

• Use the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in Week 6 to 8. Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class.

Answer :-

AIM :-

• To Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class.

Introduction to NAVISWORK :-

• Naviswork is a 3D design review package for Microsoft windows. It is used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD etc.
• Naviswork allows users to open and combine 3D models; navigate around them in real­ time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint and measurements.
• A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding inetrference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.

Naviswork has a number of buit-in functionalities :-

• Roamer - This is a core part which allow users to open models from a range of 3D design and laser scan formats and combine them into a single 3D model. Users can nanvigate around the model in real-time and review the model with a range of mark-up tools.

• Publisher - This allows users to publish the complete 3D model into a single NWD file that can be freely opened by anyone using Freedom(a free viewer).

• Clash Detective - A functionality to enable interference detection. This means users can select parts of the modelandlook for places where the geometry conflicts. This is for findingfaults in the design.

• Renderer - With the Renderer, users can apply materials and lighting to the model and produce photo realistic images and animations.

• Quantification - By "taking off" the model, users can automaticaly make material estimates, measure areas and count building components.

• Timeliner - This adds 4D simulation so that the user can link geometry to times and dates and also it is used to simulate the construction or demolition of the model over time. Also links with project scheduling software to import task data.

• Animator - This feature allows the users to animate the model and interact with it.

• Scripter - This allows the user to setup a collection of actions that user wants to happen when certain events and conditions are met.

Procedure :-

Steps :-

• Open Architectural file which is created for Project 4.
• Now go to the Fie option and click on export.
• Now select Dwf/Dwfx as shown below :-

• Now, a dailog box of "DWF export setting" open up.
• Click next and "Export Dwf Dialog box" will appear.
• Now change the file type to ".Dwf" and click on "OK".

• Now go file saved location and right-dick on the file and click on open.
• Select "Navisworks" and tick the box and click ok as shown below

• After the file get open in Naviswork, then save the file in ".NWC" format.
• Repeat the same procedure for "Structural file".

RESULTS :-

Revit Architecture and Structure model Exported to Navisworks Cache file :-

Question 2 :-

• Use Navigate Tool to walk around the model and walk through the rooms created and record your moving as animation in your Navisworks file.

Answer :-

AIM :-

• To Use Navigate Tool to walk around the model and walk through the rooms created using Naviswork.

Procedure :-

Steps :-

• Open the Architectural File in Naviswork which was exported from Revit.
• Click on "viewpoint" and select the "views".
• Select the "Record" option from "Animation" Tab.
• Go to "Viewpoint" Tab and select "walk" Tool.
• Now walk through the rooms, halls, bathroom of the project by using Arrow key.
• Click the "stop" button after walk is done.
• In the right side animation will pop up in which animation is recorded for the different view points.

RESULTS :-

View :-

Kitchen :-

Bedroom :-

Office :-

Dining Table :-

Living Room :-

Bathroom :-

Question 3 :-

• Use Navigate tool to use Realism feature to walk through the model and record your moving as animation in Navisworks file.

Answer :-

AIM :-

• To use Navigate tool to use Realism feature to walk through the model using Naviswork.

Procedure :-

Steps :-

• Open the Architectural File in Naviswork which was exported from Revit.
• Click on "viewpoint" and select the "views".
• Select the "Record" option from "Animation" Tab.
• Go to "Viewpoint" Tab and click on "Realism" and select "Third Person".
• Again From "Viewpoint", click on "walk" Tool.
• Now walk through the rooms, halls, bathroom of the project by using Arrow key.
• Click the "stop" button after walk is done.
• In the right side animation will pop up in which animation is recorded for the different view points.

RESULTS :-

Kitchen :-

Bedroom :-

Office :-

Dining Table :-

Living Room :-

Front View :-

Question 4 :-

• Embed both architecture and structure .nwc file to your Navisworks file. Create a clash detection test between the two models.

1. Run the Clash Detection Test.
2. Study the clashes between the two models.
3. List which of the clashes could be approved.
4. List which of the clashes could be neglected ( will be taken care later).
5. List which of the clashes can be resolved.
6. Save the results after color coding the clashes to the Navisworks file.
7. In case of resolution annotate the clash and save the view to defined views in Navisworks.

Answer :-

AIM :-

• To embed both architecture and structure .nwc file to your Navisworks file. Create a clash detection test between the two models using Naviswork.

Procedure :-

Steps :-

• Open the architectural file in the Naviswork Application.
• Click the append icon in the home.
• Click the new test and rename the test as per choice.
• Select the Architectural and Structure file.
• Select the surface for both the files.
• Click the Run Test.
• Clash detection test is completed.
• After the test study the clash detection.
• List the clash which can be approved with the drop down menu in the status.
• List the clash as reviewed which can be taken care.
• List the clash as resolved which clash has been resolved from the drop down menu in status.
• After the action taken, it will be colour coded and then save it with appropriate name as per choice.

A) Running the Clash Detection Test :-

B) Study the Clashes between the two Models :-

C) List which of the clashes could be approved.

D) List which of the clashes could be neglected ( will be taken care later).

E) List which of the clashes can be resolved.

F) Save the results after color coding the clashes to the Navisworks file :-

RESULTS :-

The Clash Detection Test has been conducted successfully.

Question 5 :-

• Using the Timeliner feature in Navisworks prepare a schedule for the project developed in week 6 to 8 by adding reasonable assumptions for task start date and end date and simulate the task completion as a visual simulation. Record it and save the timeline simulation to Navisworks file.

Answer :-

AIM :-

• To use the Timeliner feature in Navisworks and prepare a schedule for the project by adding reasonable assumptions for task start date and end date.

Procedure :-

Steps :-

• Open the structure file in Naviswork which is exported from revit.
• Select the home tab and select "Timeliner".
• Click on "Add tasks" and attach the tasks in it and name the activity.

• Update the Columns of the timeliner i.e., "Actual dates" like "Start" and "Finish" date of the task.
• Select "Construction" in the "Task Type" column.
• Repeat it for all Tasks.
• After completing the Table, Go to Simulate and click on play.

RESULTS :-

The timeline simulation to Navisworks file is saved successfully.