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Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009
User Manual
Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009: User Manual
Autodesk, Inc.
Copyright © 2007 Autodesk, Inc.
Revision 6.1.46140
Autodesk, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specification at any time and without notice. The information furnished by
Autodesk, Inc. in this publication is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use.
Autodesk, NavisWorks, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. All other
brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. All rights reserved.
LightWorks, the LightWorks logo, LWA and LWA-Enabled are registered trademarks of LightWork Design Ltd. The LWA-Enabled
logo, Interactive Image Regeneration, IIR, A-Cubed, Feature-Following Anti-Aliasing and FFAA are all trademarks of LightWork
Design Ltd. All other trademarks, images and logos remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright of LightWork Design
Ltd. 1990-2006, 2007.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Contains a modified version of Open CASCADE libraries. See the license file "OpenCascadeLicense.txt" in the NavisWorks
installation directory. Source code is available from download.autodesk.com/us/navisworks/OpenCascade.zip.
Contents
Part 1. Welcome to Autodesk NavisWorks Review 2009 .................................................................1
Chapter 1.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
Number
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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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