Navisworks 1 BIM 361
INTRODUCTION

Class Topics

An introductory level course for professional designers, architects, engineers, contractors and others seeking professional advancement and job transition through acquiring 3D and 4D modeling review skills. By the conclusion of this class, participants will be able to effectively run object-interference checks on 3D models from multiple disciplines, create 4D simulations, interactive animations, and photorealistic renderings using Navisworks tools.


Week 1
Navisworks Overview
Workspace Components
Working with Files in Navisworks
Navigation and the Navisworks Engine
Object Selection and the Selection Tree
Visibility and Materials
Object Properties
Measuring and Moving Objects
Selection and Search Sets
Viewpoints
Comments and Redlining
Animations
Sectioning
Exporting from Revit
Animator Overview
Creating Animations
Cameras and Viewpoints
Manipulate Geometry Objects
Section Plane Sets
Controlling Animation Scene Playback
Scripter
TimeLiner Overview
Creating and Importing Tasks
Simulations

Reading: Per Syllabus


Week 2
Clash Detective Overview
Selecting Objects to be Clashed
Clash Test Settings and Rules
Clash Results and Reporting
Create and Save Batches of Clash Tests
Export and Import Clash Tests
Custom Clash Tests
Holding and Releasing Objects
Time-Based Clashing
Presenter Overview
Apply Materials to Model Items
Add Lighting Effects to a Scene 6
Real-Time Rendering
Add Background Effects
Rendering Effects
Outputting Rendered Images & Animations

Reading: Per Syllabus


Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class and timely progress on their 3D model. There may be short project quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.