Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013 - Softcover

Dodds, Jason; Johnson, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118281713 ISBN 13: 9781118281710

Publisher: Sybex, 2012

Synopsis

The only book on Autodesk′s popular and powerful architectural project collaboration software This Autodesk Official Training Guide is the perfect detailed reference and tutorial for the powerful Navisworks software. You′ll quickly learn how to use Navisworks to design, review, and collaborate while saving time, meeting budgets, and working efficiently. Covering the entire project design workflow, this book is crammed with detailed how–to instruction; real–world examples; and tips, tricks, and expertise gleaned from the expert author team. Discover how to work with more than 60 file formats, create a single 3D model, navigate and edit it, find design problems with Clash Detection, visualize schedules, and much more in this jam–packed guide. Covers all the Navisworks features in Simulate, Manage, and Freedom Explains Navisworks file types and all of the 60+ other supported file types Shows you how to navigate around a 3D model and enable snap shots and animation Addresses using Clash Detection to test and find problems, optimizing and visualizing schedules using the TimeLiner 4D simulation tool, and more Helps you create impressive visualizations and walkthroughs with lighting, effects, and textures Includes coverage of advanced tools and customizing Navisworks with scripts With an expert author team, Mastering Autodesk Navisworks 2013 is your essential guide to getting the very most out of the powerful Navisworks collaboration and design review software.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Harness the Powerful Capabilities of Autodesk Navisworks 2013 Push the boundaries of BIM technology and take your construction and design to new levels. With this Autodesk Official Training Guide, you'll learn how to effectively utilize Autodesk Navisworks and apply it to real-world projects from start to finish. Completely updated for Autodesk Navisworks 2013, it will help you build your skills and take full advantage of every feature in the powerful software. The expert author team thoroughly covers the basics and then delves into complex topics such as workflows, clash detection, and TimeLiner. You'll learn how to import and use over 60 supported file formats, coordinate and visualize schedules, utilize the reporting tools, bring objects to life with scripting tools, and much more. Coverage includes: Navigating around the composite model Documenting and annotating projects 4D sequencing with TimeLiner Using the robust clash detection and reporting tools Creating visualizations and animating objects Utilizing the scripting tools to give objects life Collaborating outside of Navisworks Simulating accrued costs over the project duration Customizing with the Navisworks API Master the Expanded Features of Autodesk Navisworks 2013 Build the Skills to Create Effective Visualizations Save Time and Money by Solving Design Issues Before Construction Manage Better Designs and Workflows Explore Key Features with Real-World Examples and Case Studies

About the Author

Jason Dodds is an Autodesk Construction Solutions Engineer who has been actively involved in all facets of design and building processes for over 15 years and has been using Navisworks since the software's inception. Scott Johnson is an Autodesk Sr. Technical Account Manager and an early adopter of Navisworks who has over 15 years of experience in design, construction, digital prototyping, and manufacturing. Both authors consult internationally and speak regularly at Autodesk University (AU) and other industry events.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118281713
• ISBN 13: 9781118281710
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 576