Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2024 is a comprehensive textbook that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive textbook consisting of 412 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2024 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 Case Study Index

Design, communicate and collaborate with Navisworks Mastering Autodesk Navisworks shows you how to best use the amazing Navisworks software. This collaboration tool enables the consolidation of all files connected to a construction project?including file formats such as Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, and others?into one 3D model that all participants can view, share, navigate, and use for visualization and simulation. With the ability to support 60-plus file formats, Naviworks has an eager fan base seeking more information. Using step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, this thorough guide provides the complete guidance you need to master Navisworks. Introduces you to Navisworks using a workflow approach that mirrors how it is used on real projects from start to finish Explains how to import the 60+ supported file formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, document and annotate it, and coordinate schedules with TimeLiner Delves into the powerful clash detection tool, which warns you if a design will not work in the real world Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations and using scripting tools Features step-by-step instruction, real-world examples, and downloadable before-and-after tutorial files Mastering Autodesk Navisworks is the ultimate reference on this exciting collaboration and design review software.

This is a concise book, specially written for BIM/VDC Managers and Coordinators who are required to use Autodesk Navisworks to run Coordination Meetings on Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Digital Engineering (DE) projects, including running Clash Detection on various discipline items. This textbook consists of six chapters covering all topics that will make a BIM/VDC Manager and Coordinator efficient in running Coordination Meetings using Autodesk Navisworks. The author has specifically covered a number of pain-points that the users face on a day-to-day basis in their work. Real-world BIM project has been carefully selected to discuss the tools and concepts in the tutorial of every chapter. You will be able to find various similarities between the models used in this textbook and your current projects. This will allow you to apply the concepts learned in this textbook to your day-to-day work. The following are some salient features of this textbook: Complimentary access to the videos of all tutorials in the textbook. Detailed discussion of the Autodesk Navisworks tools and concepts, followed by a hands-on tutorial. In-depth coverage of all topics required to run a BIM project Coordination Meeting. A comprehensive chapter on running clash tests and creating clash templates to be reused in other projects. "What I do" tips describing some real-world challenges that Navisworks users face and the author's approach in those situations. End of chapter skill evaluation to review the concepts learned in the chapter. The following free teaching resources are available for faculty: PowerPoint slides of every chapter in the textbook. Answers to the Class Test Questions. Help for designing the course curriculum. Additional videos to help plan your classes.

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure 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. This book enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure for their specific use. In this book, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2024 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. 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 project. Salient Features Consists of 10 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software. Contains 568 pages, 20 tutorials, about 21 exercises, and more than 200 illustrations. Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials, exercises, and explaining various tools and concepts. Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes. Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure Chapter 2: Getting Started with a Structural Project Chapter 3: Setting up a Structural Project Chapter 4: Structural Columns and Walls Chapter 5: Foundations, Beams, Floors, and Open Web Joists Chapter 6: Editing Tools Chapter 7: Documenting Models and Creating Families Chapter 8: Standard Views, Details, and Schedules Chapter 9: 3D Views, Sheets, Analysis, Reinforcements, and Massing Chapter 10: Linking Revit Model with Robot Structural Analysis Student Project Index

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2020 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and professionals. The chapters in this book are structured in a pedagogical sequence, which makes the learning process very simple and effective for both the novice as well as the advanced users of Autodesk Navisworks. In this book, the author emphasizes on creating 4D simulation, performing clash detection, performing quantity takeoff, rendering, creating animation, and reviewing models through tutorials and exercises. In addition, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes, wherever necessary, to make the concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Detailed explanation of the commands and tools of Autodesk Navisworks. Tips and Notes throughout the book for providing additional information. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2020 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 Case Study Index

So you have completed you project model and feel a sense of relief. But should you? What now? What conflicts could be potentially discovered in the field costing you time and money to address? How can you reduce you liability for those errors and/or omissions? Maybe you are responsible for the coordinating all disciplines work for the project. How can this be done and identify potential conflicts before they happen to ensure that the schedule is met? Navisworks can help address all those concerns. Navisworks is a model aggregator that can combine various different file formats to create an overall project model thus allowing you to fully coordinate multiple aspects of your project. The Aubin Academy Master Series: BIM Collaboration with Autodesk Navisworks is the ideal book to help readers get started with and successfully use Navisworks. This book touches on the collaboration aspect of the Building Information Model. The goal of each lesson is to help the reader complete the collaboration of their projects successfully. Navisworks tools are introduced in a focused process with a strong emphasis on "why" as well as "how". The text and exercise seek to give the reader a clear sense of the value of the tools, and a clear indication of each tool's potential. In addition, there are Quick References for a few of the Navisworks tools contained herein. The Aubin Academy Master Series: BIM Collaboration with Autodesk Navisworks is a resource designed to quickly get you "up to speed" on Navisworks, shorten your learning curve, raise your comfort level, and more importantly give you real-life practical advice on the usage of the software in order to help with project collaboration. Empowered with the information in this book, you will have insight into how to use Navisworks to better coordinate your projects.

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2019 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 2019 book, the author has emphasized on various hands on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering, 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. Additionally, this book contains case studies of two real world BIM projects undertaken by The BIM Engineers. Salient Features: 404 pages of heavily illustrated text. Covers detailed description of the tools of Navisworks 2019. Explains the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience. Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering. Includes an exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter tool. Includes two case studies from projects of The BIM Engineers. Provides step-by-step explanation that guides the users through the learning process. Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2019. 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 2019 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 Case Studies Index