It is possible to annotate the model and access a specific model using a special database.

IntroductionĪutodesk Revit is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) software that allows its users to design projects and their separate components in three dimensions. There’s also the fact that their purpose is slightly different from one another. First of all, Revit and Navisworks are not mutually exclusive and can often be used together in some cases. This add-in will replace Revit's built-in IFC exporting model and won't appear as a standalone add-in.Even though the topic of exporting files from Revit to Navisworks is highly specific, it’s still essential to start with going over the definition of the two. We have identified several issues with Revit's built-in IFC exporter and the IFCSite is not always exported properly if this add-in isn't installed, which results in inconsistent behaviour when you navigate through the model using various add-ins.

If your workflow relies on IFC, we recommend installing Autodesk's add-in for Revit called IFC 2020 (2019 if you are using Revit 2019, etc.). Import your NWC file into Navisworks and your model should now be properly positioned geographically.Click the 'Navisworks Settings' button at the bottom of the window.Import your Revit file and your model should now be properly positioned geographically.Locate and set the Coordinates field to 'Shared'.Ignoring this step will result in inaccurate positioning of the issues recorded by BIM Track. This setting also has to be enabled in Revit (see 3rd image) when exporting. It is mandatory to have it configured in the file reader options within Navisworks (see 1 st image). You must use a shared coordinate system for your project.

Here are a few good practices to keep in mind when setting up your model coordination workflow to enhance interoperability between Navisworks and Revit, ensuring that you get the correct positioning.

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