Autodesk Navisworks® Level 1: Including TimeLiner and Clash Detective
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Course Length: 2 days*
Class Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $875*
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Summary
This class will introduce you to the main features and functionality of TimeLiner and Clash Detective found in Autodesk Navisworks You will learn how to open and append 3D files of different formats and save in NavisWorks format. You will create links to object properties files and scheduling files in external databases. You will perform visual project model reviews using the built-in review and reporting tools. You will also learn how to create construction simulations of a project model to check validity of construction schedules
Who should Attend
This course is meant for new Autodesk Navisworks 2009 users for the review, 4D simulation, clash testing and timeliner.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of:
- A recent version of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Drafting, design, or engineering experience.
- It is recommended that you have a basic understanding of 3D design and task scheduling software
Topics Covered*
Getting Started
- Workspace Overview
- Opening and Appending Files in Navisworks
- Saving, Merging, and Refreshing Files
- Database Support (Data Tools)
3D Model Review
- Navigation
- The NavisWorks Engine
- Selection Tree and Selecting Objects
- Hiding Objects and Overriding Materials
- Object Properties
- Measuring and Moving Objects
- Selection and Search Sets
- Viewpoints
- Comments and Redlining
- Animations
- Sectioning
- Hyperlinks
- Comparing Models
- Switchback
- Real-Time Rendering
TimeLiner
- Creating Tasks
- Import Tasks from External Project File
- TimeLiner Simulation
- Configuring and Defining a Simulation
- Simulation Export
Animator
- Creating a Basic Animation
- Cameras and Camera Viewpoints
- Manipulate Geometry Objects in an Animation Set
- Section Plane Sets
- Controlling Animation Scene Playback
Scripter
- Creating and Managing Scripts
- Events
- Creating and Configuring Actions
Clash Detective
- Conducting a Simple Clash Test
- Selecting Items to Be Clashed
- Selecting Geometry Types
- About Clash Rules
- About Clash Results
- Report Contents
- Conducting Clash Audit Checks
- View Batches of Clash Tests
- Export and Import Clash Tests
- Setting up Custom Clash Tests
- Running a Clash Test with Laser Scan Data
- Holding and Releasing Objects
- Using SwitchBack
*Note: The course topics are a guideline and class topics may be modified by the instructor based upon the class flow.
*Course length and cost are based on a minimum of four attendees. MasterGraphics reserves the right to cancel classes.
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