Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2017 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. In Navisworks 2017 book, the author has emphasized various hands-on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering with Presenter and Autodesk Rendering graphics, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects.

Salient Features

392 pages of heavily illustrated text

Covers detailed description of the tools of Navisworks 2017

Explains the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience

Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering

Covers topics such as how to import a file in different formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, manage annotations and documentation, coordinate schedules with TimeLiner, and estimate project with Quantification.

Includes an exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter tool.

Provides step-by-step explanation that guide the users through the learning process

Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2017.

Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2016

Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks

Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects

Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations

Chapter 5: TimeLiner

Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter

Chapter 7: Quantification

Chapter 8: Clash Detection

Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks

Index