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Autodesk NavisWorks NavisWorks Simulate - 2009 User Manual

Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009
User Manual
Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009: User Manual
Autodesk, Inc. Copyright © 2007 Autodesk, Inc.
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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 Simulate 2009 .............................................................. 1
Chapter 1. AutodeskNavisWorks Simulate2009 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 Simulate2009 ..............................................................2
CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................2
ProductNotes .............................................................................................................3
AutodeskFreedom ......................................................................................................3
Resources...................................................................................................................3
Known Problems inAutodesk NavisWorksSimulate 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 Simulate 2009 SerialNumber ............... 8
How to AvoidData LossDuring Installation ........................................................... 9
How to Install andRun AutodeskNavisWorks Simulate2009 ......................................... 9
How to InstallAutodesk NavisWorksSimulate 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 NavisWorksSimulate 2009 ...............................................17
UninstallAutodesk NavisWorks Simulate2009 ..............................................................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 ..............................................................................................................54
EmailingFiles ..............................................................................................................54
ImportingFiles .............................................................................................................55
ImportingPDSTags.............................................................................................55
ImportingPDSDisplay Sets .................................................................................56
ImportingViewpointsXML ....................................................................................57
ImportingSearchXML .........................................................................................58
ImportingSearchSets XML ..................................................................................59
ExportingFiles.............................................................................................................60
Exportingto aPiranesi EPix Format ......................................................................61
ExportinganImage ..............................................................................................61
ExportinganAnimation ........................................................................................63
Controllingthe Sizeof an Image ...........................................................................65
ExportingPDSTags ............................................................................................66
ExportingViewpoints ...........................................................................................66
ExportingCurrentSearch .....................................................................................67
ExportingSearchSets .........................................................................................67
ExportingViewpointsReport.................................................................................67
ExportingtoAutodesk DWF .................................................................................68
Exportingto Google EarthKML ............................................................................68
QuittingNavisWorks ....................................................................................................71
Chapter10.Converting Files ................................................................................................72
FileReaders ................................................................................................................72
NWFFiles ...........................................................................................................73
NWDFiles ...........................................................................................................73
NWCFiles ...........................................................................................................74
DWGandDXF Files ............................................................................................76
DWFFiles ...........................................................................................................80
BentleyAutoPLANTFiles .....................................................................................82
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3DSFiles ............................................................................................................84
DGNandPRP Files .............................................................................................85
MANFiles ...........................................................................................................88
PDSFiles ............................................................................................................90
IGESFiles ...........................................................................................................91
STEPFiles ..........................................................................................................93
InventorFiles .......................................................................................................95
VRMLworldfiles..................................................................................................96
RieglScanFiles ..................................................................................................98
FaroScanFiles ...................................................................................................100
LeicaScanFiles ..................................................................................................101
Z+FScanFiles ....................................................................................................102
ASCIILaserScan Files ........................................................................................104
STLStereolithographyfiles...................................................................................105
AVEVAReview RVMand RVS files ...................................................................... 106
IFCfiles ..............................................................................................................109
SketchupSKPfiles ..............................................................................................111
FileExporters ..............................................................................................................113
AutoCAD.nwcExporter .......................................................................................114
Revit.nwcExporter ..............................................................................................116
MicroStation.nwcExporter ...................................................................................119
Vizand Max .nwcExporter ...................................................................................121
ArchiCAD.nwcExporter.......................................................................................125
CADPreviewing ..........................................................................................................127
NavisWorksNavigatorfor AutoCAD ......................................................................127
Chapter11.Publishing .........................................................................................................129
PublishingfromNavisWorks .........................................................................................129
PublishingfromAutoCAD .............................................................................................131
PublishingfromMicroStation ........................................................................................132
Freedom .....................................................................................................................134
Chapter12.Navigating ........................................................................................................139
NavigationModes ........................................................................................................139
Walking...............................................................................................................140
LookingAround ...................................................................................................140
Zooming..............................................................................................................141
Zoomingtoa Box ................................................................................................141
Panning ..............................................................................................................142
Orbiting ...............................................................................................................142
Examining ...........................................................................................................142
Flying..................................................................................................................143
Spinningona Turntable .......................................................................................143
NavigationTools ..........................................................................................................144
ViewingEverything ..............................................................................................145
ViewingSelectedItems ........................................................................................145
Focusing .............................................................................................................146
PerspectiveCamera ............................................................................................146
OrthographicCamera...........................................................................................146
CollisionDetection ...............................................................................................147
Gravity ................................................................................................................148
Crouching ...........................................................................................................149
ThirdPersonView ...............................................................................................149
PresetViewpoints ................................................................................................150
Straighten ...........................................................................................................151
SetWorldUp .......................................................................................................151
CameraTilt .................................................................................................................152
ThumbnailViews .........................................................................................................153
UsingaSpaceBall .......................................................................................................155
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Chapter13.Selecting Items .................................................................................................157
SelectionTrees ...........................................................................................................157
InteractiveSelection .....................................................................................................159
SelectMode ........................................................................................................160
SelectBoxMode .................................................................................................160
SelectionCommands ...........................................................................................161
SelectionandSearch Sets ...........................................................................................162
SavingSelection and SearchSets ........................................................................162
RecallingSelection and SearchSets .....................................................................163
ManagingSelectionSets ......................................................................................163
SelectionResolution ....................................................................................................165
SelectionOptions ........................................................................................................166
Chapter14.Finding .............................................................................................................168
Properties ...................................................................................................................168
FindingItems ...............................................................................................................169
QuickFind ...................................................................................................................171
FindingComments .......................................................................................................172
Chapter15.Editing ..............................................................................................................175
Holdingandreleasing objects .......................................................................................175
Undo/Redo..................................................................................................................176
HidingItems ................................................................................................................178
Makingitemsrequired ..................................................................................................178
HidingUnselectedItems ..............................................................................................178
OverridingItemProperties ............................................................................................179
OverridingColor ..................................................................................................179
OverridingTransparency ......................................................................................179
OverridingTransforms .........................................................................................180
OverridingHyperlinks ...........................................................................................181
ResettingOverridenProperties .....................................................................................181
ResettingColorsand Transparencies ....................................................................181
ResettingHyperlinks ............................................................................................181
ResettingItems'Positions ....................................................................................181
ResettingAllOverriden Properties ................................................................................182
ResettingAll Colors andTransparencies ...............................................................182
ResettingAllItems' Hyperlinks ..............................................................................182
RevealingAllItems ..............................................................................................182
MakingAllItems Unrequired .................................................................................182
ResettingAllItems' Positions ................................................................................183
CustomProperties .......................................................................................................183
AddUserData Tab ..............................................................................................183
RenameUserData Tab .......................................................................................183
AddNewProperty................................................................................................184
EditPropertyValue ..............................................................................................184
RenameProperty ................................................................................................185
DeleteProperty ...................................................................................................185
DeleteUserData Tab ..........................................................................................185
Settinga File'sUnits and Transform .............................................................................. 186
Chapter16.Display Modes ..................................................................................................188
RenderingStyles .........................................................................................................188
Lighting ...............................................................................................................188
RenderModes .....................................................................................................193
DisplayPrimitives ................................................................................................194
BackgroundColor ................................................................................................196
CullingOptions ............................................................................................................196
OrientationOptions ......................................................................................................198
SpeedOptions.............................................................................................................199
DisplayOptions ...........................................................................................................201
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PerformanceOptions ...................................................................................................202
PresenterOptions ........................................................................................................204
Chapter17.Viewpoints ........................................................................................................207
SavingViewpoints .......................................................................................................207
RecallingViewpoints ....................................................................................................207
TheViewpointsControl Bar ..........................................................................................208
TheViewpointShortcut Menus .....................................................................................209
TheViewpoints ControlBar Shorcut Menu ............................................................209
Viewpoints ..........................................................................................................210
ViewpointAnimations ...........................................................................................210
Folders ...............................................................................................................211
EditingViewpoints .......................................................................................................211
ViewpointsOptions ......................................................................................................214
Chapter18.Sectioning .........................................................................................................218
Sectioningamodel ......................................................................................................218
LinkingSections ..........................................................................................................220
Chapter19.Animation .........................................................................................................222
TheAnimationToolbar .................................................................................................222
TheViewpointsControl Bar ..........................................................................................223
CreatingViewpointAnimations .....................................................................................224
EditingViewpointAnimations........................................................................................225
AnimationCuts ............................................................................................................226
PlayingBackAnimations ..............................................................................................226
Chapter20.Reviewing .........................................................................................................228
Commenting................................................................................................................228
AddingComments ...............................................................................................229
EditingComments ...............................................................................................231
DeletingComments .............................................................................................232
Redlining.....................................................................................................................233
AddingRedlines ..................................................................................................233
AddingRedlineTags............................................................................................235
FindingRedlineTags ...........................................................................................236
EditingRedlineTags ............................................................................................237
Measuring ...................................................................................................................237
MeasuringTools ..................................................................................................238
Snapping ............................................................................................................240
TransformingObjects ...........................................................................................241
MeasureOptions .................................................................................................243
Hyperlinks ...................................................................................................................244
AddingHyperlinks ................................................................................................245
DisplayingHyperlinks ...........................................................................................246
FollowingHyperlinks ............................................................................................247
EditingHyperlinks ................................................................................................247
DeletingHyperlinks ..............................................................................................249
HyperlinksOptions ...............................................................................................250
SmartTags .................................................................................................................254
SmartTagsOptions .............................................................................................254
Collaboration ...............................................................................................................257
SwitchBack .................................................................................................................260
Chapter21.Object Manipulation ...........................................................................................262
UsingSnapping ...........................................................................................................262
HighlightingObjects .....................................................................................................263
MovingObjects ............................................................................................................265
RotatingObjects ..........................................................................................................266
ScalingObjects ...........................................................................................................267
ChangingColor ...........................................................................................................268
ChangingTransparency ...............................................................................................268
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Usingthe Manual EntryBoxes ......................................................................................268
Chapter22.Interface ...........................................................................................................270
TheMainInterface Components ...................................................................................270
TheMenuBar .....................................................................................................270
TheToolbars .......................................................................................................271
TheMainNavigation Window ...............................................................................272
TheControlBars .................................................................................................272
TheStatusBar ....................................................................................................273
ViewMenu ..................................................................................................................274
ControlBars ........................................................................................................275
Workspaces ........................................................................................................275
CustomizingToolbars ..........................................................................................277
WorkspaceToolbar ..............................................................................................284
CustomizingtheMain Window ..............................................................................285
StereoRendering ................................................................................................288
SceneStatistics ...................................................................................................289
Units ...........................................................................................................................290
Profiles .......................................................................................................................291
SearchDirectories .......................................................................................................292
Chapter23.Tools ................................................................................................................293
ComparingModels .......................................................................................................293
Chapter24.Options .............................................................................................................296
FileOptions .................................................................................................................296
LocationOptions ..........................................................................................................296
EnvironmentOptions ...................................................................................................297
GlobalOptions.............................................................................................................298
ConfiguringGlobalOptions...................................................................................299
Importingand Exporting GlobalOptions ................................................................301
Chapter25.DataTools .........................................................................................................305
AddingDatabaseLinks ................................................................................................305
ConfiguringDatabaseLinks..........................................................................................307
ManagingDatabaseLinks ............................................................................................310
FullTagList ................................................................................................................314
Chapter26.Getting Help ......................................................................................................317
HelpTopics .................................................................................................................317
What'sThis? ...............................................................................................................318
NavisWorksonthe Web ...............................................................................................318
License .......................................................................................................................319
CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................321
SystemInfo .................................................................................................................322
AboutNavisWorks .......................................................................................................322
Part4.Using Presenter ................................................................................................................324
Chapter27. Overview ofPresenter .......................................................................................325
Workingwith the PresenterWindow ..............................................................................325
TheRenderingStyle Toolbar ........................................................................................326
UsingthePresenter Archives .......................................................................................326
TheUserArchive .................................................................................................327
AdditionalArchives ..............................................................................................327
Chapter28.Rendering Scenes .............................................................................................329
SettingUp AndRendering A Scene ..............................................................................329
ExportingRenderedOutput ..........................................................................................329
Chapter29.Presenter Materials ...........................................................................................333
MaterialsTab ..............................................................................................................333
ApplyingPresenterMaterials ........................................................................................333
RemovingPresenterMaterials ......................................................................................334
OrganizingandManaging Materials ..............................................................................335
EditingPresenterMaterials...........................................................................................337
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AdvancedMaterials .....................................................................................................341
Chapter30.Presenter Lighting .............................................................................................344
LightingTab ................................................................................................................344
AddingandPositioning Lights .......................................................................................344
OrganizingandManaging Lights ...................................................................................346
EditingLights ...............................................................................................................348
ShadowCasting ..........................................................................................................351
AdvancedLighting .......................................................................................................352
SoftShadows ......................................................................................................352
PhysicallyAccurateLights ....................................................................................352
VolumetricLights .................................................................................................353
Image-basedLighting...........................................................................................353
Chapter31.Presenter RPCs ................................................................................................356
RPCTab .....................................................................................................................356
Chapter32.Rendering Effects ..............................................................................................360
EffectsTab ..................................................................................................................360
BackgroundEffects ......................................................................................................360
ForegroundEffects ......................................................................................................363
Chapter33.Rendering Styles ...............................................................................................365
RenderingTab.............................................................................................................365
RenderingStyles .........................................................................................................365
PredefinedRenderingStyles ........................................................................................366
AutoExposure .............................................................................................................367
Chapter34.Texture Space ...................................................................................................369
Chapter35.Presenter Rules ................................................................................................372
RulesTab ...................................................................................................................372
PredefinedRules .........................................................................................................372
CustomRules ..............................................................................................................373
ApplyingPresenterRules .............................................................................................375
ThePresenterRules Example ......................................................................................375
Part5.Object Animation ..............................................................................................................379
Chapter36.Overview ..........................................................................................................380
Basicterminology ........................................................................................................380
Scope .........................................................................................................................380
Chapter 37. Workingwith ObjectAnimation Windows ............................................................ 382
TheAnimatorWindow ..................................................................................................382
TheAnimatorToolbar ..........................................................................................382
TheSceneView ..................................................................................................384
TheTimelineView ...............................................................................................386
TheManualEntry Bar ..........................................................................................388
TheScripterWindow....................................................................................................389
TheScriptView ...................................................................................................390
TheEventView ...................................................................................................392
TheActionView ..................................................................................................393
ThePropertiesView.............................................................................................395
Chapter38.Creating Animations ..........................................................................................397
AnimationScenes ........................................................................................................397
AddingScenes ....................................................................................................397
DeletingScenes ..................................................................................................397
OrganizingScenes ..............................................................................................398
AnimationSets ............................................................................................................399
AddingAnimationSets .........................................................................................399
UpdatingAnimationSets ......................................................................................400
ManipulatingGeometryObjects ............................................................................401
Cameras .....................................................................................................................410
AddingCameras ..................................................................................................410
ManipulatingCameraViewpoints ..........................................................................411
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SectionPlaneSet ........................................................................................................411
AddingSectionPlane Sets ...................................................................................411
ManipulatingSectionalCuts .................................................................................411
Keyframes...................................................................................................................412
CapturingKeyframes ...........................................................................................412
EditingKeyframes................................................................................................413
PlayingAnimationScenes ............................................................................................417
Chapter39.Adding Interactivity ............................................................................................418
AnimationScripts .........................................................................................................418
AddingScripts .....................................................................................................418
DeletingScripts ...................................................................................................418
OrganizingScripts ...............................................................................................419
Events ........................................................................................................................419
AddingEvents .....................................................................................................420
TestingEvents.....................................................................................................420
ConfiguringEvents ..............................................................................................420
Actions........................................................................................................................424
AddingActions ....................................................................................................424
TestingActions ....................................................................................................424
ConfiguringActions ..............................................................................................424
EnablingScripting ........................................................................................................429
Chapter40.Animation Exercise ............................................................................................430
OpeningaGatehouse Door ..........................................................................................430
AnimatingaDoor .................................................................................................430
CreatingScripts ...................................................................................................433
TestingtheResults ..............................................................................................435
Part6.Using TimeLiner ................................................................................................................436
Chapter41. Overview ofTimeLiner .......................................................................................437
Workingwith the TimeLinerWindow .............................................................................437
TheTasksTab ....................................................................................................438
TheLinksTab .....................................................................................................442
TheConfigureTab ...............................................................................................444
TheRulesTab .....................................................................................................446
TheSimulateTab ................................................................................................446
TheSelectLink Dialog .........................................................................................448
FieldSelectorDialog ............................................................................................448
TheSimulationSettings Dialog .............................................................................450
TheOverlayText Dialog .......................................................................................456
GettingStarted ............................................................................................................458
Chapter42.TimeLiner Tasks ................................................................................................463
AdjustingtheTask View ...............................................................................................463
UserColumns .............................................................................................................464
CreatingTasks ............................................................................................................464
AddingTasksManually ........................................................................................465
AddingTasksAutomatically..................................................................................465
EditingTasks ...............................................................................................................466
DeletingTasks.............................................................................................................468
AttachingTasksto Geometry ........................................................................................468
AttachingTasksManually.....................................................................................469
UsingRules to AttachTasks .................................................................................470
ValidatingProjectSchedule ..........................................................................................472
Chapter 43. Linkingto ExternalProject Files..........................................................................474
SupportedSchedulingSoftware ....................................................................................474
MicrosoftProject2000 .........................................................................................475
MicrosoftProject ..................................................................................................475
MicrosoftProjectMPX..........................................................................................475
PrimaveraProjectPlanner ....................................................................................475
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PrimaveraProject Management4 and 5 ................................................................ 475
AstaPowerProject ..............................................................................................476
AddingandManaging Links .........................................................................................476
AddingLinks .......................................................................................................476
EditingLinks ........................................................................................................477
DeletingLinks ......................................................................................................477
BuildingTasksfrom Links .............................................................................................478
SynchronizingTasks with ProjectChanges ...................................................................478
Chapter44.4D Simulation ...................................................................................................480
PlayingSimulations .....................................................................................................480
ConfiguringSimulations ...............................................................................................480
SimulationPlayback .............................................................................................480
SimulationAppearance ........................................................................................481
Chapter45.Export...............................................................................................................483
Chapter46.TimeLiner Options .............................................................................................484
Chapter47.Adding Animation ..............................................................................................485
Overview.....................................................................................................................485
AddingAnimation toan Entire Schedule ........................................................................485
AddingAnimationto Tasks ...........................................................................................489
AddingScriptsto Tasks ................................................................................................490
Glossary .....................................................................................................................................491
Index ..........................................................................................................................................496
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Part 1. Welcome to Autodesk
NavisWorks Simulate 2009
Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 software provides 4D analysis and visualization that enables design professionals to share and combine output for clear, descriptive content that helps demonstrate design intent and validate decisions. Entire projects can be replicated with dynamic, photorealistic views and 4D construction schedules to demonstrate and clarify all options.
In this documentation set you can find information on:
• Installation
• Basic NavisWorks Functionality
• Presenter
• Object Animation
• TimeLiner

Chapter 1. Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Readme

This section contains late-breaking information about Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009. For new and updated information about all Autodesk© products, visit our website at http://www.autodesk.com.

Installing Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009

Release Version with Beta
If you have previously installed any beta version (including RC versions) of Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 to be installed for full functionality. Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 should not be uninstalled without also uninstalling "Autodesk NavisWorks 2009 (64 bit exporters)".

Customer Involvement Program

During the first week of Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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
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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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009

For an up-to-date list of outstanding issues in Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 contains many new features and enhancements.
Interface Enhancements
• Object Animation
Animate objects across an animation timeline using simple but powerful object manipulation and animation tools.
Interact with objects whilst they interact with the viewer, all via new simple but powerful scripting tools. Link object movement with TimeLiner for precise object movement scheduling based on project tasks,
for more informative and realistic 4D process planning. Link object movement with Presenter for enhanced worksite realism in exported photo-realistic
animations.
• .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
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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
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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009, you must review the system requirements, understand administrative permission requirements, locate your Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 serial number, and close all running applications. After you complete these tasks, you can install Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009.
How to Review System Requirements
Make sure that the computer on which you install Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 meets the system requirements. If your system does not meet the system requirements, many problems can occur, both within Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 Serial Number
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When you are activating Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009

To use the product, you must install the product, register and activate it, and then launch it.
How to Install Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009
Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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:
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If you are upgrading from an earlier release of NavisWorks, use your new serial number when you register and activate the new release.
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 Simulate 2009 > Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009, which is labeled as an upgrade, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 ships on a single DVD. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 and Installation sections.
• Install Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009.
1. Insert the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 DVD into your computer's DVD drive. The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate
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
Simulate 2009 .
7. On the Installation Complete page, select View the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Readme if you want to launch the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 DVD into your computer's DVD drive. The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate
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 Simulate 2009 - contains full set of Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 Readme if you want to launch the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Help system.
11. Click Finish.
You have successfully installed Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009. You are now ready to register your product and start using the program. To register the product, start Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 in trial mode you have not registered and provided a valid activation code, your only option is to register and activate Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009:
1. Click Start menu > Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs (Windows Vista) > Autodesk > Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 > Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009.
2. In the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009, and then click Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009 features that you selected in your original installation, click Cancel.
Click Next.
5. On the Update Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009

If you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 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 Simulate 2009:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009, and then click Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode.
3. Click Repair Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009.
4. On the Select Repair or Reinstall page, click one of the following, and then click Next:
• Repair My Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation. This option replaces all registry
entries that NavisWorks initially installed and restores Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 to its default state.
• Reinstall My Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation. This option repairs the registry
and reinstalls all files from the original installation. Use this option if the Repair My Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation option does not solve the problem.
5. On the Repair Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009

When you uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 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 Simulate 2009, the uninstall removes all NavisWorks installation files from your system.
To uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009:
1. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009, and then click Change/Remove in Windows XP or Uninstall/Change in Vista.
The Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode.
3. Click Uninstall.
4. On the Uninstall Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 page, click Next to remove NavisWorks from the system.
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