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Navisworks Essentials

The Navisworks Fundamentals course introduces users to the concepts and methods used during multi-BIM workflows in Autodesk Navisworks. These methods are used to significant effect on construction projects to save time and money.
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The Navisworks Essentials course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Navisworks and introduces some key features that help with a more advanced workflow. The user learns how to manipulate models from a variety of different software to achieve the desired results.

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

  • Understanding the purpose of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how it is applied in the Autodesk Navisworks software.
  • Consolidate Models
  • Review and Analyse Models
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Construction

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach BIM / Construction Managers or practitioners who want to learn more about multi-dimensional BIM practises.

Pre-requisites

  • Computer Literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows proficiency
  • Experience with BIM models or drafting and design principles

What's Included

e-Manual
Stationery
Workstation
Software Trial
Tea & Coffee
Lunch
Wifi Access
Certificate
Certified Instructor
*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with an internationally recognised Autodesk Authorised Training Certificate. 

Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks

  • What is Navisworks
  • Overview of the Interface
  • Customising the Interface
  • Using Basic Viewing tools
Consolidate Trade Models
  • Consolidating the Model
  • Aligning the Models
  • File Units
  • File Transformation
  • Civil 3D/Revit Coordination
Review Models
  • Saving and Retrieving Views
  • Editing Viewpoints
  • Organising Viewpoints
  • Sectioning the Model
  • Transforming Sections
Analyse Models
  • Selecting Items
  • Selection Sets
  • Investigating Properties
  • Viewing Properties
  • Selection Inspector
  • Using the Selection Tree
  • Selection Resolution
  • Setting the Viewing Order
  • Finding Items and Saving Search Sets
  • Hiding and unhiding Items
Communication: Review and Mark Up a Model
  • Using Measuring Tools
  • Working with the Locking Options
  • Converting Measurements to Redlines
  • Marking Up Scenes for Review
  • Annotating Redline Views
  • Adding Tags and Comments
Collaboration: Clash Detection
  • Overview of the Clash Detective
  • Importing and Exporting Clash Tests
  • Setting Up Clash Tests
  • Rules Tab
  • Select Tab
  • Reviewing Clash Results
  • Viewing Clashes
  • Display Settings
  • Assigning Clash Fixes
  • Assigning and Commenting
  • Setting the Clash Status
  • Clash Grouping
  • Grouping Clashes
  • Sharing Clash Test Results
  • Output Settings
  • Incorporating Model Updates
Quantification
  • Quantification Overview
  • Quantification Workflow
  • Setting Up a Quantification Project
  • Quantification Workbook
  • Item and Resource Management
  • Creating Groups and Items in the Item Catalog
  • Creating Resources in the Resource Catalog
  • Adding Resources to the Item Catalog
  • Copying Groups and Items in the Item Catalog
  • Model and Virtual Takeoffs
  • Object Selection for Takeoff
  • Model Takeoff
  • Virtual Takeoff
  • Working with Takeoff Viewpoints
  • Managing Takeoff Data
  • Data
  • 2D Takeoffs
  • 2D Takeoff Tools
  • Takeoff Data
  • Analysing Takeoff Data
  • Exporting Takeoff Data
Communication: Animator
  • Creating Tours
  • Animator Window
  • Play Animations
  • Animating Objects
Communication: Scripter
  • Scripter
  • Scripting
  • Creating/Managing Scripts
  • Creating and Managing Events
  • Creating and Configuring Actions
Construct: Project Scheduling
  • Introduction to Timeliner
  • Tasks Tab
  • Data Sources Tab
  • Configure Tab
  • Simulate Tab
  • Manually Create a Construction Simulation
  • Importing External Task List
  • Timeliner Rules
  • Combining Timeliner and Animator
  • Simulation Settings
  • Time Based Clashes
Communication: Rendering
  • Autodesk Rendering Overview
  • Overview of the Autodesk Rendering Environment
  • Overview of the Rendering Workflow
  • Materials
  • Materials Tab
  • Adding Materials to the Document
  • Applying Materials to Model Objects
  • Rename and Manage Materials
  • Material Editor
  • Creating Materials
  • Editing Materials
  • Material Mapping
  • Material Mapping Tab
  • Adjusting Material Mapping
  • Lighting
  • Artificial Lights
  • Natural Light
  • Lighting Units
  • Lighting Tab
  • Creating Lights
  • Autodesk Revit Lights
  • Editing Lights
  • Deleting Lights
  • Controlling Lights in the Scene View
  • Environments Tab
  • Working with the Sun and Sky Environments
  • Exposure Control
  • Enabling and Adjusting Exposure
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • Defining the Render Style
  • Rendering Workflows
  • Ground Planes
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
  9. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
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  11. For any queries our contact details may be found on mgfx.co.za/contact.
  12. All pricing INCLUDES VAT, unless otherwise stated to exclude VAT. Transactions originating from outside of South Africa will not be subject to VAT, however pricing shown online may still include VAT, dependent on individual Web Browser settings.
  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
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