Autodesk NavisWorks NavisWorks Review - 2009 User Manual
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
User Manual
Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009: User Manual
Autodesk, Inc.
Copyright © 2007 Autodesk, Inc.
Revision 6.1.46140
Autodesk, Inc.reserves the right to make changes in specification at any time and without notice. The information furnished by
Autodesk, Inc. in this publication is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use.
Autodesk, NavisWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. All other
brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. All rights reserved.
LightWorks, the LightWorks logo, LWA and LWA-Enabled are registered trademarks of LightWork Design Ltd. The LWA-Enabled
logo, Interactive Image Regeneration, IIR, A-Cubed, Feature-Following Anti-Aliasing and FFAA are all trademarks of LightWork
Design Ltd. All other trademarks, images and logos remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright of LightWork Design
Ltd. 1990-2006, 2007.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Contains a modified version of Open CASCADE libraries. See the license file "OpenCascadeLicense.txt" in the NavisWorks
installation directory. Source code is available from download.autodesk.com/us/navisworks/OpenCascade.zip.
Contents
Part 1. Welcome to Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 ................................................................. 1
Chapter 1. AutodeskNavisWorks Review2009 Readme ........................................................2
Chapter2.New Features .....................................................................................................5
Part2.Installation ........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3. QuickStart toStand-Alone Installation ..................................................................8
Chapter 4. Move toNavisWorks froma PreviousRelease ...................................................... 11
Chapter 5. Install NavisWorks for an Individual User .............................................................. 12
Chapter 6. InstallNavisWorks forMultiple Users ....................................................................20
Chapter7.Installation Troubleshooting .................................................................................41
InstallingAutodesk NavisWorks Review2009 ................................................................2
CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................2
ProductNotes .............................................................................................................3
AutodeskFreedom ......................................................................................................3
Resources...................................................................................................................3
Known Problems inAutodesk NavisWorksReview 2009 ................................................ 4
Credits ........................................................................................................................4
Howto Prepare forInstallation ......................................................................................8
Howto Review SystemRequirements ...................................................................8
Howto UnderstandAdministrative Permission Requirements ................................. 8
How to InstallMultiple orBundled Products ...........................................................8
How to Locate YourAutodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 SerialNumber ................. 8
How to AvoidData LossDuring Installation ...........................................................9
How to Install andRun AutodeskNavisWorks Review2009 ........................................... 9
How to InstallAutodesk NavisWorksReview 2009 .................................................9
Howto Registerand Activate NavisWorks .............................................................9
HowtoLaunch NavisWorks ..................................................................................10
How to LaunchNavisWorks inAnother Language ..................................................10
TheNavisWorksInstallation Wizard ..............................................................................12
SystemRequirements..................................................................................................12
InstallNavisWorks .......................................................................................................13
RegisterandActivate NavisWorks ................................................................................16
AddorRemove Features .............................................................................................17
Reinstall or RepairAutodesk NavisWorksReview 2009 .................................................17
UninstallAutodesk NavisWorks Review2009 ................................................................18
QuickStart to NetworkInstallation ................................................................................20
Howto Prepare forDeployment ............................................................................20
How to SetUp aLicense Server ...........................................................................21
How to Set Up and Distribute the Program ............................................................ 25
SystemRequirements for aDeployment .......................................................................28
CreatingNetworkDeployments ....................................................................................30
PreliminaryTasks fora Network Deployment .........................................................30
Use the Installation Wizardto SetUp aDeployment ...............................................32
PointUsers tothe Administrative Image ................................................................39
UninstalltheProgram...........................................................................................40
Whatare theminimum system requirements? ...............................................................41
How can I check my graphicscard driver to see if it needsto be updated? ...................... 41
What isthe difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? ................. 42
What isthe benefit tousing a networklicensed version ofthe software? .......................... 42
When performing a Typical installation, what gets installed? ........................................... 42
Whereare my productmanuals? ..................................................................................43
DeploymentIssues ......................................................................................................43
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Is therea checklist I can refer to when performing a deployment? ........................... 43
Whereshould deployments belocated? ................................................................43
Where canI check if service packs are available for my software? .......................... 43
NetworkingIssues .......................................................................................................44
Where do Ifind myserver name? .........................................................................44
If I choose to create a log file, what kindof information does the log file contain? ..... 44
MaintenanceIssues .....................................................................................................44
Is itpossible to changethe installation folderwhen adding orremoving features? .... 44
When should I reinstallthe product instead of arepair? .......................................... 44
Do I need myoriginal disk to reinstall mysoftware? ............................................... 44
When Iuninstall my software, what files are left on my system? .............................. 44
Part3. Basic NavisWorksFunctionality .........................................................................................46
Chapter8.Overview ............................................................................................................47
Chapter9.File Management ................................................................................................48
FileMenu ....................................................................................................................48
NewFiles ....................................................................................................................48
RefreshingFiles ..........................................................................................................49
OpeningFiles ..............................................................................................................49
OpeningFilesvia URL .................................................................................................50
AppendingFiles...........................................................................................................50
MergingFiles...............................................................................................................51
SavingFiles ................................................................................................................51
SavingandRenaming Files ..........................................................................................52
PublishingFiles ...........................................................................................................52
Printing .......................................................................................................................52
PrintingtheCurrent Viewpoint ..............................................................................52
PreviewingPrintouts ............................................................................................53
Settingupprintouts ..............................................................................................53
DeletingFiles ..............................................................................................................53
EmailingFiles..............................................................................................................54
ImportingFiles.............................................................................................................54
ImportingPDSTags.............................................................................................55
ImportingPDSDisplay Sets .................................................................................56
ImportingViewpointsXML ....................................................................................56
ImportingSearchXML .........................................................................................57
ImportingSearchSets XML ..................................................................................58
ExportingFiles.............................................................................................................59
Exportingto aPiranesi EPix Format ......................................................................60
ExportinganImage ..............................................................................................60
ExportinganAnimation ........................................................................................62
Controllingthe Sizeof an Image ...........................................................................64
ExportingPDSTags ............................................................................................65
ExportingViewpoints ...........................................................................................65
ExportingCurrentSearch .....................................................................................66
ExportingSearchSets .........................................................................................66
ExportingViewpointsReport.................................................................................66
ExportingtoAutodesk DWF .................................................................................67
Exportingto Google EarthKML ............................................................................67
QuittingNavisWorks ....................................................................................................70
Chapter10.Converting Files ................................................................................................71
FileReaders................................................................................................................71
NWFFiles ...........................................................................................................72
NWDFiles...........................................................................................................72
NWCFiles...........................................................................................................73
DWGandDXF Files ............................................................................................75
DWFFiles ...........................................................................................................79
BentleyAutoPLANTFiles .....................................................................................81
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3DSFiles ............................................................................................................83
DGNandPRP Files .............................................................................................84
MANFiles ...........................................................................................................87
PDSFiles............................................................................................................89
IGESFiles...........................................................................................................90
STEPFiles ..........................................................................................................92
InventorFiles.......................................................................................................94
VRMLworldfiles..................................................................................................95
RieglScanFiles ..................................................................................................97
FaroScanFiles ...................................................................................................99
LeicaScanFiles ..................................................................................................100
Z+FScanFiles ....................................................................................................101
ASCIILaserScan Files ........................................................................................103
STLStereolithographyfiles...................................................................................104
AVEVAReview RVMand RVS files ...................................................................... 105
IFCfiles ..............................................................................................................108
SketchupSKPfiles ..............................................................................................110
FileExporters ..............................................................................................................112
AutoCAD.nwcExporter .......................................................................................113
Revit.nwcExporter ..............................................................................................115
MicroStation.nwcExporter ...................................................................................118
Vizand Max .nwcExporter ...................................................................................120
ArchiCAD.nwcExporter.......................................................................................124
CADPreviewing ..........................................................................................................126
NavisWorksNavigatorfor AutoCAD ......................................................................126
Chapter11.Publishing .........................................................................................................128
PublishingfromNavisWorks .........................................................................................128
PublishingfromAutoCAD .............................................................................................130
PublishingfromMicroStation ........................................................................................131
Freedom .....................................................................................................................133
Chapter12.Navigating ........................................................................................................138
NavigationModes ........................................................................................................138
Walking...............................................................................................................139
LookingAround ...................................................................................................139
Zooming..............................................................................................................140
Zoomingtoa Box ................................................................................................140
Panning ..............................................................................................................141
Orbiting ...............................................................................................................141
Examining ...........................................................................................................141
Flying..................................................................................................................142
Spinningona Turntable .......................................................................................142
NavigationTools..........................................................................................................143
ViewingEverything ..............................................................................................144
ViewingSelectedItems ........................................................................................144
Focusing .............................................................................................................145
PerspectiveCamera ............................................................................................145
OrthographicCamera...........................................................................................145
CollisionDetection ...............................................................................................146
Gravity ................................................................................................................147
Crouching ...........................................................................................................148
ThirdPersonView ...............................................................................................148
PresetViewpoints ................................................................................................149
Straighten ...........................................................................................................150
SetWorldUp .......................................................................................................150
CameraTilt .................................................................................................................151
ThumbnailViews .........................................................................................................152
UsingaSpaceBall .......................................................................................................154
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Chapter13.Selecting Items .................................................................................................156
SelectionTrees ...........................................................................................................156
InteractiveSelection.....................................................................................................158
SelectMode ........................................................................................................159
SelectBoxMode .................................................................................................159
SelectionCommands ...........................................................................................160
SelectionandSearch Sets ...........................................................................................161
SavingSelection and SearchSets ........................................................................161
RecallingSelection and SearchSets .....................................................................162
ManagingSelectionSets ......................................................................................162
SelectionResolution ....................................................................................................164
SelectionOptions ........................................................................................................165
Chapter14.Finding .............................................................................................................167
Properties ...................................................................................................................167
FindingItems...............................................................................................................168
QuickFind...................................................................................................................170
FindingComments.......................................................................................................171
Chapter15.Editing ..............................................................................................................174
Holdingandreleasing objects .......................................................................................174
Undo/Redo..................................................................................................................175
HidingItems ................................................................................................................177
Makingitemsrequired ..................................................................................................177
HidingUnselectedItems ..............................................................................................177
OverridingItemProperties ............................................................................................178
OverridingColor ..................................................................................................178
OverridingTransparency ......................................................................................178
OverridingTransforms .........................................................................................179
OverridingHyperlinks...........................................................................................180
ResettingOverridenProperties .....................................................................................180
ResettingColorsand Transparencies ....................................................................180
ResettingHyperlinks ............................................................................................180
ResettingItems'Positions ....................................................................................180
ResettingAllOverriden Properties ................................................................................181
ResettingAll Colors andTransparencies ...............................................................181
ResettingAllItems' Hyperlinks ..............................................................................181
RevealingAllItems ..............................................................................................181
MakingAllItems Unrequired .................................................................................181
ResettingAllItems' Positions ................................................................................182
CustomProperties .......................................................................................................182
AddUserData Tab ..............................................................................................182
RenameUserData Tab .......................................................................................182
AddNewProperty................................................................................................183
EditPropertyValue ..............................................................................................183
RenameProperty ................................................................................................184
DeleteProperty ...................................................................................................184
DeleteUserData Tab ..........................................................................................184
Settinga File'sUnits and Transform ..............................................................................185
Chapter16.Display Modes ..................................................................................................187
RenderingStyles .........................................................................................................187
Lighting ...............................................................................................................187
RenderModes.....................................................................................................192
DisplayPrimitives ................................................................................................193
BackgroundColor ................................................................................................195
CullingOptions ............................................................................................................195
OrientationOptions ......................................................................................................197
SpeedOptions.............................................................................................................198
DisplayOptions ...........................................................................................................200
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PerformanceOptions ...................................................................................................201
PresenterOptions........................................................................................................203
Chapter17.Viewpoints ........................................................................................................206
SavingViewpoints .......................................................................................................206
RecallingViewpoints....................................................................................................206
TheViewpointsControl Bar ..........................................................................................207
TheViewpointShortcut Menus .....................................................................................208
TheViewpoints ControlBar Shorcut Menu ............................................................208
Viewpoints ..........................................................................................................209
ViewpointAnimations...........................................................................................209
Folders ...............................................................................................................210
EditingViewpoints .......................................................................................................210
ViewpointsOptions ......................................................................................................213
Chapter18.Sectioning .........................................................................................................217
Sectioningamodel ......................................................................................................217
LinkingSections ..........................................................................................................219
Chapter19.Animation .........................................................................................................221
TheAnimationToolbar .................................................................................................221
TheViewpointsControl Bar ..........................................................................................222
CreatingViewpointAnimations .....................................................................................223
EditingViewpointAnimations........................................................................................224
AnimationCuts ............................................................................................................225
PlayingBackAnimations ..............................................................................................225
Chapter20.Reviewing .........................................................................................................227
Commenting................................................................................................................227
AddingComments ...............................................................................................228
EditingComments ...............................................................................................230
DeletingComments .............................................................................................231
Redlining.....................................................................................................................232
AddingRedlines ..................................................................................................232
AddingRedlineTags............................................................................................234
FindingRedlineTags ...........................................................................................235
EditingRedlineTags ............................................................................................236
Measuring ...................................................................................................................236
MeasuringTools ..................................................................................................237
Snapping ............................................................................................................239
TransformingObjects...........................................................................................240
MeasureOptions .................................................................................................242
Hyperlinks ...................................................................................................................243
AddingHyperlinks................................................................................................244
DisplayingHyperlinks...........................................................................................245
FollowingHyperlinks ............................................................................................246
EditingHyperlinks ................................................................................................246
DeletingHyperlinks ..............................................................................................248
HyperlinksOptions...............................................................................................249
SmartTags .................................................................................................................253
SmartTagsOptions .............................................................................................253
Collaboration ...............................................................................................................256
SwitchBack .................................................................................................................259
Chapter21.Object Manipulation ...........................................................................................261
UsingSnapping ...........................................................................................................261
HighlightingObjects .....................................................................................................262
MovingObjects............................................................................................................264
RotatingObjects ..........................................................................................................265
ScalingObjects ...........................................................................................................266
ChangingColor ...........................................................................................................267
ChangingTransparency ...............................................................................................267
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Usingthe Manual EntryBoxes ......................................................................................267
Chapter22.Interface ...........................................................................................................269
TheMainInterface Components ...................................................................................269
TheMenuBar .....................................................................................................269
TheToolbars .......................................................................................................270
TheMainNavigation Window ...............................................................................271
TheControlBars .................................................................................................271
TheStatusBar ....................................................................................................272
ViewMenu ..................................................................................................................273
ControlBars ........................................................................................................274
Workspaces ........................................................................................................274
CustomizingToolbars ..........................................................................................276
WorkspaceToolbar..............................................................................................283
CustomizingtheMain Window ..............................................................................284
StereoRendering ................................................................................................287
SceneStatistics ...................................................................................................288
Units ...........................................................................................................................289
Profiles .......................................................................................................................290
SearchDirectories .......................................................................................................291
Chapter23.Tools ................................................................................................................292
ComparingModels.......................................................................................................292
Chapter24.Options .............................................................................................................295
FileOptions.................................................................................................................295
LocationOptions..........................................................................................................295
EnvironmentOptions ...................................................................................................296
GlobalOptions.............................................................................................................297
ConfiguringGlobalOptions...................................................................................298
Importingand Exporting GlobalOptions ................................................................300
Chapter25.DataTools .........................................................................................................303
AddingDatabaseLinks ................................................................................................303
ConfiguringDatabaseLinks..........................................................................................305
ManagingDatabaseLinks ............................................................................................308
FullTagList ................................................................................................................312
Chapter26.Getting Help ......................................................................................................315
HelpTopics .................................................................................................................315
What'sThis? ...............................................................................................................316
NavisWorksonthe Web ...............................................................................................316
License .......................................................................................................................317
CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................319
SystemInfo .................................................................................................................320
AboutNavisWorks .......................................................................................................320
Part4. Using TimeLinerPlayback .................................................................................................322
Chapter27. Overview ofTimeLiner .......................................................................................323
Workingwith the TimeLinerWindow .............................................................................323
TheTaskStatus ..................................................................................................323
TheSimulateTab ................................................................................................324
PlayingSimulations .....................................................................................................325
Glossary .....................................................................................................................................327
Index ..........................................................................................................................................332
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NavisWorks Review 2009
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 software enables real-time visualization, exploration, and experience
of design projects before they are real. Project quality and reviews are improved through sharing of 3D
design data and information, regardless of file size or format. Easy-to-use design review tools improve
conveyance and understanding of design intent.
In this documentation set you can find information on:
• Installation
• Basic NavisWorks Functionality
Chapter 1. Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Readme
This section contains late-breaking information about Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009. For new and
updated information about all Autodesk© products, visit our website at http://www.autodesk.com.
Installing Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
Release Version with Beta
If you have previously installed any beta version (including RC versions) of Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009, you must completely uninstall these pre-release versions before installing the retail version.
Instructions to do this are posted on the beta portal in the Beta Readme files.
Exporters for 64 bit CAD systems
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 includes exporters for 64 bit versions of 3D Studio Max (9, 2008,
2009) and AutoCAD based products (2008, 2009). These exporters are packaged as a separate product
within the installer called "Autodesk NavisWorks 2009 (64 bit exporters)". This product will only be
available for installation on a 64 bit operating system and will be installed by default.
The 64 bit exporters require Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 to be installed for full functionality.
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 should not be uninstalled without also uninstalling "Autodesk
NavisWorks 2009 (64 bit exporters)".
Customer Involvement Program
During the first week of Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 use, a new window will appear to invite you
to join the Customer Involvement Program (CIP). By joining, NavisWorks will send anonymous data to
Autodesk related to the use of the application.
We strongly encourage you to participate in the program, and assure you there is no risk to your privacy.
We hope you will help us improve our product through this effort.
What does CIP track?
• Number of minutes you are running the software.
• Number of sessions that end due to stability issues.
• Menu actions triggered.
• Import/export actions (including file extension used).
• Scene statistics after a load or import (number of objects, faces, vertices etc.).
• Machine configuration (resolution, hard disks).
• Other Autodesk products installed.
• Plug-in (DLLS) installed with NavisWorks.
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What does CIP not track?
• There is no way for CIP to track any information related to the user.
• There is also no way to track information outside of Autodesk products.
To turn CIP on and off:
• Turn CIP on or off by going to Help > Customer Involvement Program.
The dialog will appear, allowing you to switch it on or off.
Product Notes
Supported file formats and applications
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
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• For an up to date list of supported file formats and applications go to NavisWorks Product Center.
Autodesk Freedom
• A free 3D viewer for NavisWorks NWD and Autodesk DWF files, Freedom is the answer for those
without design software or specialist skills that want to explore a project model.
• Freedom offers an unrestricted, easy to use interface for real-time navigation of even the largest 3D
models complete with textures and materials, as well as animation playback, hyperlinks and saved
viewpoints.
• Click here to install Freedom.
Resources
• NavisWorks is provided with a number of sample models, which are installed in the Examples
directory within the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 installation directory
• NavisWorks has a powerful API (Application Programming Interface) that allows developers to
customize the product. The API documentation and example files are installed in the API directory
within the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 installation directory
• NavisWorks has support for ArchVision's RPCs for use with Presenter, and is provided with a number
of sample RPC files. The sample RPCs are installed in the
Presenter\lads\layla_data\textures\RPC directory within the Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009 installation directory.
• NavisWorks has support for Image Based Lighting through the use of High Dynamic Range Images
(HDRIs). The LightWorks User site has a number of resources for users of HDR Images:
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Access the LightWork Design HDRI Resource Page
Access the LightWork Design HDRI Starter Collection
• Microsoft .NET Framework
Earlier versions of Revit (Building 8 / Structures 2) require the .NET Framework version 1.1 to be
separately installed. If the .Net Framework version 1.1 is not installed an error message will be
displayed when Revit is started. You can download a copy of the .Net Framework version 1.1 by
searching for ".Net Framework version 1.1 redistributable package" in the downloads section of
Microsoft's website.
• Adobe Reader
This is free software that enables the viewing and printing of Adobe's Portable Document Format
(PDF) files.
NavisWorks documentation is stored in PDF format, therefore, requiring this viewer to read them.
Download Adobe Reader
Known Problems in Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
For an up-to-date list of outstanding issues in Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, visit the NavisWorks
website at www.autodesk.com/navisworks.
Credits
Autodesk kindly acknowledges the following contributors to the NavisWorks example models:
• National Ice Centre model courtesy of Design and Property services, Nottingham City Council,
Nottingham, England.
• Scorpion TKX890 Snowmobile model courtesy of Scorpion Recreational Products, L.L.C. Manistee,
Michigan, USA
• City of Bath model courtesy of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture, University of Bath,
England.
• Gatehouse model courtesy of Dr. David Kerr, Taylor Woodrow, Taywood House, 345 Ruislip Road,
Southall UB1 2QX, England.
• Eircom Park model courtesy of HBG Construction Ltd., Merit House, Colindale, London NW9 5AF,
England. Architects: RHWL Partnership, 77 Endell St. London WC2H 9DZ, England. Client: IMG
Ireland, 5 Clare St. Dublin 2 Ireland.
• KLM model courtesy of Laing Ltd, Maxted House, 13 Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7DX,
England.
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Chapter 2. New Features
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 contains many new features and enhancements.
Interface Enhancements
• .NET GUI Modernization
Up-to-date look and feel including new icons, improved control bar docking and tabbed control bars.
• Workspaces
Allow predefined default window and menu layouts, as well as full customization and sharing of
layouts across multiple PCs.
• New editor for Global Options.
A change from complex tabs to a logical tree structure, making finding options much simpler. Also
making global options sharable across multiple PCs through import and export.
Licensing Enhancements
• FlexLM Licensing
The capability of check-in / check-out of licenses, timed-out licenses to automatically return
checked-out licenses after a set period of time.
• Autodesk Standalone Licensing
Support for the well-known and well-documented Autodesk standard licensing technology.
Operating System Support
• Microsoft Vista Support
Full support for Microsof's latest operating system.
• 64-bit Support
Support for 64-bit versions of both XP and Vista.
File Formats
• 3D Text Support
Visualization of 3D text from AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Parametric Support
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New Features
Increasing cylinder accuracy, and dramatically reducing the memory footprint of file formats containing
them. Of key benefit to the MicroStation exporter and DGN file reader.
• Object Animation Playback
Playback of object animations inside NWD and NWC files that have been created in Autodesk
NavisWorks Manage 2009 or Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009.
• File Format Updates
AutoCAD 2009 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Revit 2009
MAX 2008 and 2009
MAX 9 (32-bit and 64-bit)
VIZ 2008 and 2009
Inventor 2009
ArchiCAD 11
Faro 4.1
MicroGDS 10
Primavera v6
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Part 2. Installation
This section provides step-by-step installation instructions for Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009. In
particular, you will learn how to:
• Install stand-alone versions of the program
• Install network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program
• Upgrade the program
• Troubleshoot your installation
Chapter 3. Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation
This section provides step-by-step instructions about how to install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
on your system. You should read the entire Standalone Installation Guide if you have any questions that
are not addressed in this Quick Start section.
For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see
the Network Installation Guide.
How to Prepare for Installation
Before you install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, you must review the system requirements,
understand administrative permission requirements, locate your Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
serial number, and close all running applications. After you complete these tasks, you can install
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
How to Review System Requirements
Make sure that the computer on which you install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 meets the system
requirements. If your system does not meet the system requirements, many problems can occur, both
within Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 and at the operating system level.
To review the system requirements, see “ System Requirements ”.
How to Understand Administrative Permission Requirements
To install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, you must have administrator permissions. You do not need
to have domain administrative permissions. See your system administrator for information about
administrative permissions.
To run Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, you do not need administrator permissions. You can run the
program as a limited user.
How to Install Multiple or Bundled Products
Some Autodesk packages are comprised of multiple products or are part of multi-product bundles. The
Installation wizard for packages that are comprised of multiple products gives you the option to choose
which products you want to install. During the install process, you’ll be informed whether a copy of the
software is already installed or you’ll be warned if your system does not meet the minimum system
requirements for the product. Each product is displayed on its own tabbed panel and you can individually
configure them to specifically fit your needs.
If you’ve purchased a package that is a multi-product bundle, such as am educational or institutional
packages, you may have a package that includes several Autodesk products. For these bundled
packages, an Installer Disk contains information for all the products in the package. The Installer Disk
helps manage all of the products being installed.
How to Locate Your Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Serial Number
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Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation
When you are activating Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, you are prompted for your serial number.
Your serial number is located on the outside of the product package. Make sure to have this number
available before you activate the program so that you don't have to stop in the middle of the installation.
How to Avoid Data Loss During Installation
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 installation process may stop if some applications (such as
Microsoft® Outlook® or virus-checking programs) are running. Close all running applications to avoid
possible data loss.
How to Install and Run Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
To use the product, you must install the product, register and activate it, and then launch it.
How to Install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 ships on single DVD. The installation process has been streamlined
by means of the Installation wizard.
1. Insert the NavisWorks DVD into your computer's media drive.
The Installation wizard launches in the language that best matches the settings on your computer.
If the Installation wizard does not start automatically, double-click Setup.exe at the root of the
NavisWorks DVD.
2. In the NavisWorks Installation wizard, click Install Products.
3. Follow the directions on each installation page.
Note:
When you select Install without making any changes, the Installation wizard asks you to confirm
you want to continue installing using the default configuration. If you select Yes, a Typical
installation takes place.
For more information about installing NavisWorks, see “ Install NavisWorks ”.
How to Register and Activate NavisWorks
After NavisWorks is installed, you can initiate the registration process by launching the product. When you
launch NavisWorks, the Product Activation wizard is displayed. Follow the directions in the Product
Activation wizard to register the product.
Make sure you have your product serial number available. You cannot register and activate NavisWorks
without it.
Note:
If you are upgrading from an earlier release of NavisWorks, use your new serial number when
you register and activate the new release.
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For more information about registering NavisWorks, see “ Register and Activate NavisWorks ”.
How to Launch NavisWorks
Assuming that you've followed all of the previous steps outlined in this Quick Start section, you can
launch NavisWorks and start taking advantage of its new and updated features.
You can start NavisWorks in the following ways:
• Desktop shortcut icon. When you install NavisWorks, a NavisWorks shortcut icon is placed on your
desktop. Double-click the NavisWorks icon to start NavisWorks.
• Start menu. On the Start menu, click Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs (Windows Vista)
Autodesk > Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 > Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
• Location where NavisWorks is installed. If you have administrative permissions, you can run
NavisWorks in the location where you installed it. If you are a limited-rights user, you must run
NavisWorks from the Start menu or from the desktop shortcut icon. If you want to create a custom
shortcut, make sure that the Start In directory for the shortcut points to a directory where you have
write permissions.
How to Launch NavisWorks in Another Language
To run NavisWorks in another of the supported languages, you need to add one of the language selector
arguments to the desktop shortcut.
1. Right-click the NavisWorks desktop shortcut, and click Properties on the shortcut menu to open the
NavisWorks Properties dialog box.
2. On the Shortcut tab, enter a space in the Target field after ..\roamer.exe", and then enter one of the
following arguments:
-lang enu Enter this for English localization
-lang deu Enter this for German localization
-lang jpn Enter this for Japanese localization
-lang rus Enter this for Russian localization
-lang chs Enter this for Chinese (PRC) localization
3. Click OK to save the changes.
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Chapter 4. Move to NavisWorks from a Previous Release
If you have a previous version of NavisWorks installed on your system, you can install Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009 and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a
side-by-side installation.
If you've purchased a version of Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, which is labeled as an upgrade, you
are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009. See your license agreement for more information.
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Chapter 5. Install NavisWorks for an Individual User
This section provides instructions for installing and activating your Autodesk products for an individual
user on a stand-alone computer. For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat
stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Installation Guide.
The NavisWorks Installation Wizard
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation Wizard contains all installation-related material in one
place. From the Installation wizard, you can access user documentation, install the product and
supplemental tools, view support solutions, and learn about deploying your product on a network.
Note:
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 ships on a single DVD. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks
Review 2009 DVD in your DVD drive to start the installation process. Follow the prompts to
complete the installation. As long as the DVD is in the drive, you can access documentation by
clicking the documentation link.
• Review installation documentation before you install. Click the Read the Documentation link to
launch the Help system, and read the Welcome to Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 and Installation
sections.
• Install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009. From the Installation wizard, click Install Products.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
System Requirements
Before you install your product on a stand-alone computer, make sure that your computer meets the
minimum system requirements. See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
Hardware/Software Requirement
Operating system
Web browser Microsoft© Internet Explorer 6.0, SP 1 (or later)
Processor
Hardware and software requirements
Windows©XP© Professional, SP 2 (recommended)
Windows XP Home, and Professional, SP 2
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Basic
AMD©Athlon©, 3.0 GHz or faster (minimum)
Intel©Pentium© IV, 3.0 GHz or faster
(recommended)
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Memory (RAM)
Display card
Hard disk Installation 800 MB
Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant
DVD-ROM Any speed (for installation only)
Optional hardware
Install NavisWorks
This section contains information for installing Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 on a stand-alone
computer. You must have administrative permissions to install NavisWorks.
Install NavisWorks for an Individual User
Hardware and software requirements
512 MB (minimum)
2 GB or greater (recommended)
128 meg, 1024 x 768 VGA, True Color (minimum)
256 meg or greater - 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video
display adapter, True Color (recommended)
Open GL©-compatible 3D video card
Printer or plotter
Modem or access to an Internet connection
Network interface card
Your DVD is required to install NavisWorks. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 DVD to start
the installation process. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
To install NavisWorks using default values on a stand-alone
computer
This is the fastest means of installing NavisWorks on your system. Only default values are used which
means it is a typical installation being installed to C:\Program Files\Autodesk NavisWorks
Review 2009.
1. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard launches in the language that best
matches the settings on your computer.
If the Installation wizard does not start automatically, double-click Setup.exe at the root of the
NavisWorks DVD.
2. In the Installation wizard, click Install Products.
3. Select the product you want to install and click Next.
4. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this
agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then
click Next.
Note:
If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
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5. On the Personalize the Products page, enter your serial number and user information and click Next.
The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009 window (accessed by Help > About) on your computer. Because you can't change this
information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.
6. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Install to begin installing. Then select Yes, to continue
installing using the default configuration.
The wizard does the following:
• Uses a Typical installation, which installs the most common application features.
To see which features are included in a Typical installation, refer to “ When performing a Typical
installation, what gets installed? ”.
• Installs NavisWorks to the default install path of C:\Program Files\Autodesk NavisWorks
Review 2009 .
7. On the Installation Complete page, select View the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Readme if
you want to launch the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Help system.
8. Click Finish.
To install NavisWorks using using configured values on a
stand-alone computer
With this installation method, you can fine-tune exactly what gets installed by using the Configure option.
You can alter the installation type, the installation path and the license type.
1. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard launches in the language that best
matches the settings on your computer.
If the Installation wizard does not start automatically, double-click Setup.exe at the root of the
NavisWorks DVD.
2. In the Installation wizard, click Install Products.
3. Select the product you want to install and click Next.
4. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this
agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then
click Next.
Note:
If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
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5. On the Personalize the Products page, enter your serial number and user information and click Next.
The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009 window (accessed by Help > About) on your computer. Because you can't change this
information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.
6. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Configure to make configuration changes such as
changing the installation type, or changing the installation path.
7. On the Select License Type page, select Stand-Alone License, and then click Next.
8. On the Select the Installation Type page, you can choose to make the following configuration
changes:
• Select Features To Install - use the check boxes to select only the features you want to install:
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 - contains full set of Autodesk NavisWorks Review
2009 files.
API - contains the Component Object Model interface for customising and extending the
NavisWorks functionality.
Sample RPC's - contains several Rich Photorealistic Content files for the Presenter tool.
Example NWD files - contains various feature sample files.
PDF manual - contains the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 user guide in PDF
format.
Note:
To view or print any files with an extension of .pdf, Adobe® Reader must be installed on your
computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the latest version by visiting
http://www.adobe.com.
Exporter Plugins - contains various exporter plugins. These plugins enable models to be
exported into native Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 file format from within the
corresponding 3rd party software. By default, the Installation wizard will enable the
exporter plugins for all 3rd party products installed on your PC.
Note:
For some plugins, you must have the 3rd party software installed on your PC to be able to select
them.
• Product Install Path - use the browse button to select the drive and location where Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009 will be installed.
If you are enabling exporter plugins for the 3rd party software, which is not installed on your PC,
you must use this field to browse to the correct location in the software installation directory.
Click Next to proceed with the configuration process.
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9. On the Configuration Complete page, click Configuration Complete to return to the Review Configure - Install page. Then, click Install.
10. On the Installation Complete page, select View the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Readme if
you want to launch the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Help system.
11. Click Finish.
You have successfully installed Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009. You are now ready to register your
product and start using the program. To register the product, start Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of an Autodesk product using imaging
software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the instructions
detailed in Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software in the Network Installation Guide.
Register and Activate NavisWorks
The first time you start Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, the Product Activation wizard is displayed.
You can either activate NavisWorks at that time or run NavisWorks and activate it later. Until you register
and enter a valid activation code for Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, you are operating the program
in trial mode and the Product Activation wizard is displayed for 30 days from the first time that you run the
program. If after 30 days of running Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 in trial mode you have not
registered and provided a valid activation code, your only option is to register and activate Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30 days expires. Once you
register and activate Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, the Product Activation wizard is no longer
displayed.
The fastest and most reliable way to register and activate your product is by using the Internet. Simply
enter your registration information and send it to Autodesk over the Internet. Once you submit your
information, registration and activation occur almost instantly.
To register and activate Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009:
1. Click Start menu > Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs (Windows Vista) > Autodesk > Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009 > Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
2. In the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Product Activation wizard, select Activate the Product, and
then click Next.
This starts the Register Today process.
3. Click Get an Activation Code.
4. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method of registration, you can register
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and activate Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 in one of the following ways:
• Email. Create an email message with your registration information and send it to Autodesk.
• Fax or Post/Mail. Enter your registration information, and fax or mail the information to Autodesk.
Add or Remove Features
You can add or remove Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 features at any time. For example, you may
have chosen a Custom installation option when you first installed NavisWorks, but now you want to add
features that you did not install originally. Or you may no longer need to use all of the features that were
installed originally. You can add or remove features by using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.
To add or remove features:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, and then click
Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode.
3. Click Add or Remove Features.
4. On the Add/Remove Features page, select a feature to install or uninstall. The icons to the left of the
selections give you an indication of the action that will be taken.
- indicates a feature that was originally not installed.
- indicates a currently installed feature or a feature that you want to add.
- indicates an originally installed feature that is chosen for removal.
Note:
If you need to revert to the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 features that you selected in your
original installation, click Cancel.
Click Next.
5. On the Update Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation page, click Next.
6. On the Update Complete page, you are informed when the updates have been performed. Click
Finish.
Reinstall or Repair Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
If you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009,
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NavisWorks might not perform correctly, and you might receive error messages when you try to execute a
command or find a file. You can attempt to fix this problem by reinstalling or repairing Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009. The reinstallation or repair uses the features that were part of the installation
type you chose when you initially installed the program.
To reinstall or repair Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, and then click
Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode.
3. Click Repair Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
4. On the Select Repair or Reinstall page, click one of the following, and then click Next:
• Repair My Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation. This option replaces all registry
entries that NavisWorks initially installed and restores Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 to its
default state.
• Reinstall My Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation. This option repairs the registry
and reinstalls all files from the original installation. Use this option if the Repair My Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation option does not solve the problem.
5. On the Repair Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 page, click Next to start the process.
6. On the Repair Complete page, you are informed when the repairs have been performed. Click Finish.
Uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
When you uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, all components are removed. This means that
even if you've previously added or removed components, or if you've reinstalled or repaired Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009, the uninstall removes all NavisWorks installation files from your system.
To uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009, and then click
Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode.
3. Click Uninstall.
4. On the Uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 page, click Next to remove NavisWorks from
the system.
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5. When informed that the product has been successfully uninstalled, click Finish.
Note:
Even though Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 is removed from your system, the software
license remains. If you reinstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 at some future time, you will
not have to register and re-activate the program.
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Chapter 6. Install NavisWorks for Multiple Users
This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone
versions of the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009.
Quick Start to Network Installation
Network deployment of this program requires careful planning and execution. If you are not familiar with
network administration and deployment, you should read the entire Network Installation Guide before you
attempt to deploy and administer the program over a network.
How to Prepare for Deployment
To prepare for a deployment, you need to choose an installation type and a license server model.
How to Choose an Installation Type
When you set up your deployment, you need to choose the type of installation to deploy. In the Autodesk
NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard, you specify one of the following installation types:
• Network License installation. With this type of installation, you install the program to workstations
with the files and registry entries that allow the program to communicate with the Network License
Manager. You also define the configuration of the Network License Manager so that the licenses can
be accessed. Workstations running the program based on a network installation do not require
individual activation. Licensing of this program is managed by at least one license server.
The main advantage is that you can install Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 on more systems than
the number of licenses you have purchased (for example, purchasing 25 licenses but installing on 40
workstations). At any one time, Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 runs on the maximum number of
systems for which you have licenses. This means you get a true floating license.
• Multi-Seat Stand-Alone installation (Stand-Alone option). Choose this type of installation for
stand-alone installations where a single serial number is used for multiple seats. Multi-seat
stand-alone installations do not rely upon a Network License Manager to manage product licenses;
however, you can still use the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard to create
administrative images and create deployments. Registration and activation is more automated for
multi-seat stand-alone installations. After the first activation using the multi-seat stand-alone serial
number, activation occurs automatically for all workstations based on this deployment, as long as your
systems are connected to the Internet.
• Stand-Alone installation (Stand-Alone option). Choose this type of installation for stand-alone
installations where a single serial number is used for a single seat. Like a multi-seat stand-alone
installation, you do not use the Network License Manager to manage product licensing, but
installation, registration, and activation occurs on each workstation.
If you choose one of the Stand-Alone installation types, you can proceed to “How to Set Up and Distribute
the Program”.
How to Choose a License Server Model
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If you chose the Network Installation option, you need to decide which license server model to use to
distribute the product licenses.
Note:
If you are deploying a stand-alone or multi-seat stand-alone installation type, you do not use a
license server model. Proceed to “How to Set Up and Distribute the Program”.
For the network installation, use one of the following license server models:
• Single license server model. The Network License Manager is installed on a single server, so
license management and activity is restricted to this server. A single license file represents the total
number of licenses available on the server.
• Distributed license server model. Licenses are distributed across more than one server. A unique
license file is required for each server. To create a distributed license server, you must run the
Network License Manager on each server that is part of the distributed server pool.
• Redundant license server model. You use three servers to authenticate a single license file. One
server acts as the master, while the other two provide backup if the master server fails. With this
configuration, licenses continue to be monitored and issued as long as at least two servers are still
functional. The license file on all three servers is the same. You must install the Network License
Manager on each server.
Each of these license server models is described in detail in the Network Licensing Guide. It is strongly
recommended that you read that guide before you deploy the program. You can find the Network
Licensing Guide by clicking the Documentation link at the lower left corner of the Autodesk NavisWorks
Review 2009 Installation wizard
How to Set Up a License Server
If you are planning to have users run the program using network licenses, you need to use the Network
License Manager and the Network License Activation utility.
The Network License Manager helps you configure and manage license servers. The Network License
Activation utility helps you get licenses and register them over the Internet.
How to Install the Network License Manager
The Network License Manager is used to configure and manage the license servers.
To install your Network License Manager:
1. In the Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities.
2. On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next.
3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this
agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then
click Next.
Note:
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