Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2017, 4th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

Feb 2017 · CADCIM Technologies

About this eBook

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2017 is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. In Navisworks 2017 book, the author has emphasized various hands-on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering with Presenter and Autodesk Rendering graphics, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects.

Salient Features

392 pages of heavily illustrated text

Covers detailed description of the tools of Navisworks 2017

Explains the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience

Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering

Covers topics such as how to import a file in different formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, manage annotations and documentation, coordinate schedules with TimeLiner, and estimate project with Quantification.

Includes an exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter tool.

Provides step-by-step explanation that guide the users through the learning process

Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2017.

Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Navisworks 2016

Chapter 2: Exploring the Navigation Tools in Navisworks

Chapter 3: Selecting, Controlling, and Reviewing Objects

Chapter 4: Viewpoints, Sections, and Animations

Chapter 5: TimeLiner

Chapter 6: Working with Animator and Scripter

Chapter 7: Quantification

Chapter 8: Clash Detection

Chapter 9: Autodesk Rendering in Navisworks

Index

About the author

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil, and Animation books. Additionally, the company publishes books in various other fields such as GIS and Computer Programming. Apart from publishing textbooks, the company also provides consultancy services and online training to universities and colleges all over the world.