Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 User manual

Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009

User Manual

Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009: User Manual

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

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.Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Readme ........................................................2
InstallingAutodeskNavisWorks Review2009 ................................................................2
CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................2
ProductNotes .............................................................................................................3
AutodeskFreedom ......................................................................................................3
Resources...................................................................................................................3
Known Problemsin Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 ................................................4
Credits ........................................................................................................................4
Chapter2.NewFeatures .....................................................................................................5
Part2.Installation ........................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3.Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation ..................................................................8
HowtoPrepare forInstallation ......................................................................................8
HowtoReview SystemRequirements ...................................................................8
Howto Understand Administrative Permission Requirements .................................8
How toInstall Multiple or Bundled Products ...........................................................8
How to Locate Your Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 Serial Number ................. 8
How toAvoid Data Loss During Installation ...........................................................9
How to Install and Run Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 ...........................................9
How toInstall Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 .................................................9
Howto Register and Activate NavisWorks .............................................................9
HowtoLaunchNavisWorks ..................................................................................10
How toLaunch NavisWorks in Another Language ..................................................10
Chapter 4. Move to NavisWorks from a Previous Release ......................................................11
Chapter 5. Install NavisWorks for an Individual User ..............................................................12
TheNavisWorksInstallationWizard ..............................................................................12
SystemRequirements ..................................................................................................12
InstallNavisWorks .......................................................................................................13
RegisterandActivateNavisWorks ................................................................................16
AddorRemoveFeatures .............................................................................................17
Reinstall orRepair Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 .................................................17
UninstallAutodeskNavisWorks Review2009 ................................................................18
Chapter 6.Install NavisWorks for Multiple Users ....................................................................20
QuickStartto NetworkInstallation ................................................................................20
HowtoPrepare forDeployment ............................................................................20
How toSet Up a License Server ...........................................................................21
How to Set Up and Distribute the Program ............................................................25
SystemRequirementsfor aDeployment .......................................................................28
CreatingNetworkDeployments ....................................................................................30
PreliminaryTasks for a Network Deployment .........................................................30
Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment ............................................... 32
PointUsers to the Administrative Image ................................................................39
UninstalltheProgram...........................................................................................40
Chapter7.InstallationTroubleshooting .................................................................................41
Whatare the minimum system requirements? ...............................................................41
How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs to be updated? ...................... 41
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? ................. 42
What is the benefit to using a network licensed version of the software? .......................... 42
When performing a Typical installation, what gets installed? ...........................................42
Wherearemy productmanuals? ..................................................................................43
DeploymentIssues ......................................................................................................43
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Is there a checklist I can refer to when performing a deployment? ........................... 43
Whereshoulddeployments belocated? ................................................................43
Where can I check if service packs are available for my software? .......................... 43
NetworkingIssues .......................................................................................................44
Where doI find my server name? .........................................................................44
If I choose to create a log file, what kind of information does the log file contain? ..... 44
MaintenanceIssues .....................................................................................................44
Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features? .... 44
When should I reinstall the product instead of a repair? ..........................................44
Do I need my original disk to reinstall my software? ...............................................44
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system? .............................. 44
Part3.Basic NavisWorksFunctionality .........................................................................................46
Chapter8.Overview ............................................................................................................47
Chapter9.FileManagement ................................................................................................48
FileMenu ....................................................................................................................48
NewFiles ....................................................................................................................48
RefreshingFiles ..........................................................................................................49
OpeningFiles ..............................................................................................................49
OpeningFilesviaURL .................................................................................................50
AppendingFiles...........................................................................................................50
MergingFiles...............................................................................................................51
SavingFiles ................................................................................................................51
SavingandRenamingFiles ..........................................................................................52
PublishingFiles ...........................................................................................................52
Printing .......................................................................................................................52
PrintingtheCurrentViewpoint ..............................................................................52
PreviewingPrintouts ............................................................................................53
Settingupprintouts ..............................................................................................53
DeletingFiles ..............................................................................................................53
EmailingFiles ..............................................................................................................54
ImportingFiles .............................................................................................................54
ImportingPDSTags.............................................................................................55
ImportingPDSDisplaySets .................................................................................56
ImportingViewpointsXML ....................................................................................56
ImportingSearchXML .........................................................................................57
ImportingSearchSetsXML ..................................................................................58
ExportingFiles.............................................................................................................59
Exportingto a Piranesi EPix Format ......................................................................60
ExportinganImage ..............................................................................................60
ExportinganAnimation ........................................................................................62
Controllingthe Size of an Image ...........................................................................64
ExportingPDSTags ............................................................................................65
ExportingViewpoints ...........................................................................................65
ExportingCurrentSearch .....................................................................................66
ExportingSearchSets .........................................................................................66
ExportingViewpointsReport.................................................................................66
ExportingtoAutodeskDWF .................................................................................67
ExportingtoGoogle EarthKML ............................................................................67
QuittingNavisWorks ....................................................................................................70
Chapter10.ConvertingFiles ................................................................................................71
FileReaders ................................................................................................................71
NWFFiles ...........................................................................................................72
NWDFiles...........................................................................................................72
NWCFiles...........................................................................................................73
DWGandDXFFiles ............................................................................................75
DWFFiles ...........................................................................................................79
BentleyAutoPLANTFiles .....................................................................................81
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3DSFiles ............................................................................................................83

DGNandPRPFiles .............................................................................................84

MANFiles ...........................................................................................................87

PDSFiles ............................................................................................................89

IGESFiles...........................................................................................................90

STEPFiles ..........................................................................................................92

InventorFiles.......................................................................................................94

VRMLworldfiles..................................................................................................95

RieglScanFiles ..................................................................................................97

FaroScanFiles ...................................................................................................99

LeicaScanFiles ..................................................................................................100

Z+FScanFiles ....................................................................................................101

ASCIILaserScanFiles ........................................................................................103

STLStereolithographyfiles...................................................................................104

AVEVAReview RVM and RVS files ......................................................................105

IFCfiles ..............................................................................................................108

SketchupSKPfiles ..............................................................................................110

FileExporters ..............................................................................................................112

AutoCAD.nwcExporter .......................................................................................113

Revit.nwcExporter ..............................................................................................115

MicroStation.nwcExporter ...................................................................................118

VizandMax .nwcExporter ...................................................................................120

ArchiCAD.nwcExporter.......................................................................................124

CADPreviewing ..........................................................................................................126

NavisWorksNavigatorforAutoCAD ......................................................................126

Chapter11.Publishing .........................................................................................................128

PublishingfromNavisWorks .........................................................................................128

PublishingfromAutoCAD .............................................................................................130

PublishingfromMicroStation ........................................................................................131

Freedom .....................................................................................................................133

Chapter12.Navigating ........................................................................................................138

NavigationModes ........................................................................................................138

Walking...............................................................................................................139

LookingAround ...................................................................................................139

Zooming..............................................................................................................140

ZoomingtoaBox ................................................................................................140

Panning ..............................................................................................................141

Orbiting ...............................................................................................................141

Examining ...........................................................................................................141

Flying..................................................................................................................142

SpinningonaTurntable .......................................................................................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.SelectingItems .................................................................................................156

SelectionTrees ...........................................................................................................156

InteractiveSelection.....................................................................................................158

SelectMode ........................................................................................................159

SelectBoxMode .................................................................................................159

SelectionCommands ...........................................................................................160

SelectionandSearchSets ...........................................................................................161

SavingSelectionand SearchSets ........................................................................161

RecallingSelectionand SearchSets .....................................................................162

ManagingSelectionSets ......................................................................................162

SelectionResolution ....................................................................................................164

SelectionOptions ........................................................................................................165

Chapter14.Finding .............................................................................................................167

Properties ...................................................................................................................167

FindingItems...............................................................................................................168

QuickFind...................................................................................................................170

FindingComments.......................................................................................................171

Chapter15.Editing ..............................................................................................................174

Holdingandreleasingobjects .......................................................................................174

Undo/Redo..................................................................................................................175

HidingItems ................................................................................................................177

Makingitemsrequired ..................................................................................................177

HidingUnselectedItems ..............................................................................................177

OverridingItemProperties ............................................................................................178

OverridingColor ..................................................................................................178

OverridingTransparency ......................................................................................178

OverridingTransforms .........................................................................................179

OverridingHyperlinks ...........................................................................................180

ResettingOverridenProperties .....................................................................................180

ResettingColorsandTransparencies....................................................................180

ResettingHyperlinks ............................................................................................180

ResettingItems'Positions ....................................................................................180

ResettingAllOverridenProperties ................................................................................181

ResettingAllColors andTransparencies ...............................................................181

ResettingAllItems'Hyperlinks ..............................................................................181

RevealingAllItems ..............................................................................................181

MakingAllItemsUnrequired .................................................................................181

ResettingAllItems'Positions ................................................................................182

CustomProperties .......................................................................................................182

AddUserDataTab ..............................................................................................182

RenameUserDataTab .......................................................................................182

AddNewProperty................................................................................................183

EditPropertyValue ..............................................................................................183

RenameProperty ................................................................................................184

DeleteProperty ...................................................................................................184

DeleteUserDataTab ..........................................................................................184

Settinga File's Units and Transform ..............................................................................185

Chapter16.DisplayModes ..................................................................................................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

TheViewpointsControlBar ..........................................................................................207

TheViewpointShortcutMenus .....................................................................................208

TheViewpoints Control Bar 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

TheViewpointsControlBar ..........................................................................................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.ObjectManipulation ...........................................................................................261

UsingSnapping ...........................................................................................................261

HighlightingObjects .....................................................................................................262

MovingObjects............................................................................................................264

RotatingObjects ..........................................................................................................265

ScalingObjects ...........................................................................................................266

ChangingColor ...........................................................................................................267

ChangingTransparency ...............................................................................................267

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UsingtheManual EntryBoxes ......................................................................................267

Chapter22.Interface ...........................................................................................................269

TheMainInterfaceComponents ...................................................................................269

TheMenuBar .....................................................................................................269

TheToolbars .......................................................................................................270

TheMainNavigationWindow ...............................................................................271

TheControlBars .................................................................................................271

TheStatusBar ....................................................................................................272

ViewMenu ..................................................................................................................273

ControlBars ........................................................................................................274

Workspaces ........................................................................................................274

CustomizingToolbars ..........................................................................................276

WorkspaceToolbar..............................................................................................283

CustomizingtheMainWindow ..............................................................................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

ImportingandExporting GlobalOptions ................................................................300

Chapter25.DataTools .........................................................................................................303

AddingDatabaseLinks ................................................................................................303

ConfiguringDatabaseLinks..........................................................................................305

ManagingDatabaseLinks ............................................................................................308

FullTagList ................................................................................................................312

Chapter26.GettingHelp ......................................................................................................315

HelpTopics .................................................................................................................315

What'sThis? ...............................................................................................................316

NavisWorksontheWeb ...............................................................................................316

License .......................................................................................................................317

CustomerInvolvementProgram....................................................................................319

SystemInfo .................................................................................................................320

AboutNavisWorks .......................................................................................................320

Part4.Using TimeLinerPlayback .................................................................................................322

Chapter27.Overview ofTimeLiner .......................................................................................323

Workingwiththe TimeLinerWindow .............................................................................323

TheTaskStatus ..................................................................................................323

TheSimulateTab ................................................................................................324

PlayingSimulations .....................................................................................................325

Glossary .....................................................................................................................................327

Index ..........................................................................................................................................332

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Part 1. Welcome to Autodesk

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

• 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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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

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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.

Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation

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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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