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Navisworks® 2017
Supported File Formats
Autodesk Navisworks 2017 Solutions
This document details support provided by the current release of Autodesk Navisworks 2017
solutions (including Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage) for:
CAD file formats.
Laser scan formats.
CAD applications.
Scheduling software.
NOTE: When referring to Navisworks or Autodesk Navisworks 2017 solutions in this document this
does NOT include Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2017, which only reads NWD or DWF files.
Product Release Version: 2017
Document version: 3.1
March 2016
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Contents
Supported CAD File Formats ......................................................................................................................... 7
Supported Exporters ................................................................................................................................... 10
Supported Laser Scan Formats .................................................................................................................... 11
Supported Scheduling Software .................................................................................................................. 12
Supported Applications ............................................................................................................................... 13
Autodesk ................................................................................................................................................ 13
AutoCAD 2017 .................................................................................................................................... 13
AutoCAD Architecture 2017 ................................................................................................................ 13
AutoCAD MEP 2017 ............................................................................................................................ 14
Autodesk Plant 3D 2017 ...................................................................................................................... 14
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 ....................................................................................................................... 14
Autodesk CAD-Duct............................................................................................................................. 15
Autodesk Inventor 5 to 11, 2009-2017 ................................................................................................ 15
Revit 2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Revit Architecture 2017 ....................................................................................................................... 16
Revit Structure 2017 ............................................................................................................................ 16
Revit MEP 2010-2017 .......................................................................................................................... 18
Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 ...................................................................................................................... 18
Autodesk Maya ................................................................................................................................... 18
Bentley .................................................................................................................................................... 19
AutoPLANT.......................................................................................................................................... 19
MicroStation J ..................................................................................................................................... 19
MicroStation v8 to 8.5, XM (8.9) ......................................................................................................... 20
ProSteel 3D (formerly from Kiwi Software GmbH) ................................................................................ 20
TriForma J............................................................................................................................................ 21
TriForma v8 to 8.9 ............................................................................................................................... 22
Graphisoft ............................................................................................................................................... 23
ArchiCAD 16 to 19 .............................................................................................................................. 23
Constructor 2007 to 2010 ................................................................................................................... 23
AceCad ................................................................................................................................................... 23
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StruCad ............................................................................................................................................... 23
auto.des.sys ............................................................................................................................................ 23
form.z ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Adobe Systems Inc. ................................................................................................................................. 24
PDF ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
AEC ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
CADPIPE .............................................................................................................................................. 24
AVEVA .................................................................................................................................................... 24
PDMS .................................................................................................................................................. 24
CADopia ................................................................................................................................................. 25
IntelliCAD ............................................................................................................................................ 25
CEA Technology ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Plant-4D .............................................................................................................................................. 25
COADE, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................ 25
CADWorx Plant ................................................................................................................................... 25
CADWorx Pipe ..................................................................................................................................... 26
CADWorx Steel .................................................................................................................................... 26
COINS ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
BSLink ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Framing ............................................................................................................................................... 27
CSC ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
3D+ ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Dassault Systemes ................................................................................................................................... 28
CATIA .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Google .................................................................................................................................................... 28
SketchUp (up to 2016) ......................................................................................................................... 28
Hannappel SOFTWARE GmbH ................................................................................................................. 28
elcoCAD R4 ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Intergraph ............................................................................................................................................... 29
PDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Informatix ............................................................................................................................................... 29
MicroGDS ............................................................................................................................................ 29
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ITandFactory ........................................................................................................................................... 30
CADISON ............................................................................................................................................. 30
TRICAD MS .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Kubotek USA........................................................................................................................................... 31
CADKEY .............................................................................................................................................. 31
M.A.P...................................................................................................................................................... 31
CAD-Duct ............................................................................................................................................ 31
McNeel North America ............................................................................................................................ 32
Rhino .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Mensch und Maschine ............................................................................................................................ 32
RoCAD ................................................................................................................................................ 32
MultiSUITE .............................................................................................................................................. 32
MultiSTEEL .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Nemetschek ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Allplan ................................................................................................................................................. 33
PROCAD.................................................................................................................................................. 33
3DSMART ............................................................................................................................................ 33
PTC ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Pro/ENGINEER ..................................................................................................................................... 33
CADDS 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 33
QuickPen................................................................................................................................................. 34
PipeDesigner 3D .................................................................................................................................. 34
DuctDesigner 3D ................................................................................................................................. 34
RAM International ................................................................................................................................... 34
CADstudio ........................................................................................................................................... 34
SolidWorks .............................................................................................................................................. 35
SolidWorks .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Tekla ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
Tekla Structures ................................................................................................................................... 35
Xsteel .................................................................................................................................................. 35
think3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
thinkdesign.......................................................................................................................................... 35
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UGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
I-deas .................................................................................................................................................. 36
Solid Edge ........................................................................................................................................... 36
NX (Unigraphics) .................................................................................................................................. 36
FactoryCAD ......................................................................................................................................... 36
UHP Process Piping ................................................................................................................................. 37
FabPro Pipe ......................................................................................................................................... 37
x-plant .................................................................................................................................................... 37
x-plant ................................................................................................................................................. 37
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Supported CAD File Formats
Navisworks has its own native file formats (.nwd, .nwf, .nwc); however Autodesk Navisworks
solutions can additionally read a combination of many popular 3D CAD formats. The following table
lists the CAD file formats currently supported by Autodesk Navisworks 2017 solutions.
Note: Unless stated below backward compatibility for previous versions cannot always be
guaranteed.
Format
Extension
File Format Version
Navisworks
.nwd .nwf .nwc
All versions
AutoCAD
.dwg, .dxf
Up to AutoCAD 2017
MicroStation (SE, J, V8 & XM)
.dgn .prp .prw
v7, v8
3D Studio
.3ds .prj
Up to Autodesk 3ds Max 2017
ACIS SAT
.sat .sab
All ASM SAT. Up to ACIS SAT v7
Catia
.model .session .exp .dlv3
.CATPart .CATProduct .cgr
V4, v5
CIS/2
.stp
STRUCTURAL_FRAME_SCHEMA
DWF/DWFx
.dwf .dwfx
All previous versions
FBX
.fbx
FBX SDK 2017.0
IFC
.ifc
IFC2X_PLATFORM, IFC2X_FINAL,
IFC2X2_FINAL, IFC2X3, IFC4
IGES
.igs .iges
All versions
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Format
Extension
File Format Version
Inventor
.ipt .iam .ipj
Up to Inventor 2017
Informatix MicroGDS
.man .cv7
v10
JT Open
.jt
Up to 10.0
NX
.prt
Up to 9.0
PDS Design Review
.dri
Legacy file format. Support up to
2007.
Parasolids
.x_b
Up to schema 26
Pro/ENGINEER
.prt .asm .g .neu
Wildfire 5.0, Creo Parametric 1.0-3.0
RVM
.rvm
Up to 12.0 SP5
Revit
.rvt
Up to 2017
SketchUp
.skp
v5 up to 2016
Solidworks
.prt .sldprt .asm .sldasm
2001 Plus-2015
STEP
.stp .step
AP214, AP203E3, AP242
STL
.stl
Binary only
VRML
.wrl .wrz
VRML1, VRML2
PDF
.pdf
All versions
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Rhino
.3dm
Up to 5.0
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Supported Exporters | 10
Supported Exporters
The following table is a summary of 32 bit / 64 bit support for the Exporters included in Autodesk
Navisworks 2017.
Product \ Exporter
32 bit
Support
Autodesk AutoCAD 2017
No
Autodesk 3ds Max 2017
No
Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 2015
Autodesk Revit / Architecture / Structure / MEP 2017
No
Microstation J
Yes
Microstation 8
Yes
Microstion 8.9
Yes
Microstion V8i
Yes
ArchiCAD 15
ArchiCAD 16
Yes
ArchiCAD 17
ArchiCAD 18
ArchiCAD 19
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Supported Laser Scan Formats
The following table lists the laser scan formats currently supported by Autodesk Navisworks 2017
solutions.
Format
Extension
File Format Version
Autodesk ReCap
*.rcs *.rcp
ASCII Laser File
.asc .txt
n/a
Faro
.fls .fws .iQscan .iQmod .iQwsp
FARO SDK 5.5
Leica
.pts .ptx
n/a
Riegl
.3dd
Version 3.5 or high
Trimble
Native file NOT supported. Convert
to ASCII laser file
Same as ASCII laser file
Z+F
.zfc .zfs
SDK version 2.2.1.0
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Supported Scheduling Software
The following table contains a list of the project scheduling software and formats supported by
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2017 and Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2017.
Vendor
Product
File
Format
Notes
Asta
Powerproject
11 (11.x)
12 (12.0.03-042)
.pp
Requires Asta Powerproject to be installed on same
machine, to make link.
Microsoft
Project 2007 (SP1) to
2013
.mpp
Requires Microsoft Project to be installed on same
machine, to make link.
Oracle
Oracle Primavera
Engineering and
Construction
6.2.1 (SP4 Hot Fix 1)
7.0 (SP4)
8.2
n/a
Requires Primavera v6 , 7 or 8 Engineering and
Construction to be installed locally or remotely, along
with the corresponding version of the Primavera SDK.
TimeLiner connects to the Primavera database via an
ODBC data source link.
Oracle
Primavera P6 Web
Services
6.2.1 (SP1 Hot Fix 1)
7.0 (SP1 Hot Fix 1)
8.2
8.3
n/a
Requires Primavera P6 v6, 7 or 8 Web Services installed
within a suitable Web Application Server such as Oracle
Web Logic or JBoss on the same machine as your P6
database.
Microsoft
Microsoft Project
Exchange Format
.mpx
Does not require any project software to be installed.
This is the common project exchange format which can
be exported to from a number of scheduling packages.
N/A
CSV Exchange Format
.csv
Does not require any project software to be installed.
This is a common exchange format which can be
exported from a number of applications including,
Microsoft Excel.
Navisworks Simulate and Manage can additionally export
TimeLiner task information to this format.
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Supported Applications
The following table is a non-exhaustive list of CAD applications and properties currently supported
by Autodesk Navisworks 2017 solutions, along with any additional information that may be
necessary to review your project files in Navisworks software.
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Autodesk
AutoCAD 2017
AutoCAD Details
Other Formats
DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS, FBX
Navisworks reads the native AutoCAD .dwg file format.
Navisworks supports AutoCAD Point Cloud.
Models can be exported from AutoCAD software as .nwc format. Export to .nwc file format is
only supported from AutoCAD 2011 onwards.
Object properties, (such as Material Colors and Entity Handles) are also supported by Navisworks
and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to
View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
AutoCAD Architecture 2017
AutoCAD Architecture Details
Other Formats
DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS, FBX
Navisworks can read AutoCAD Architecture .dwg files, without the necessity to install an Object
Enabler.
Models can be exported from ADT/AutoCAD Architecture software as either .nwc or .nwd
format. Export to .nwc file format is only support from AutoCAD Architecture 2011 onwards.
Navisworks supports AutoCAD Architecture object properties and these can be viewed in the
'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel >
Windows drop-down > Properties. Automatic Properties are also supported for AutoCAD
Architecture.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support
ADT/AutoCAD Architecture textures.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
AutoCAD MEP 2017
AutoCAD MEP Details
Other Formats
DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS, FBX
Navisworks can read AutoCAD MEP.dwg files, without the necessity to install an Object Enabler.
Models can be exported from Building Systems/AutoCAD MEP software as .nwc d format. Export
to .nwc file format is only support from AutoCAD MEP 2011 onwards.
Navisworks supports Building Systems/AutoCAD MEP object properties and these can be viewed
in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab> Workspace
panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support Building
Systems/AutoCAD MEP textures.
Autodesk Plant 3D 2017
Autodesk Plant 3D Details
Other Formats
DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from Plant 3D software as .nwc format. Export to .nwc file format is
only support from Autodesk Plant 3D 2011 onwards.
In order to read an Autodesk Plant 3D.dwg file into Navisworks, you will need to install the
corresponding Object Enabler.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017
Civil 3D Details
Other Formats
DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS, FBX
Navisworks supports AutoCAD Point Cloud.
The Civil 3D native .dwg file can be read directly into Navisworks; however you will need to
install the corresponding Civil 3D Object Enabler (available to download from the Autodesk
website).
Models can be exported from Civil 3D software as .nwc format. Export to .nwc file format is only
support from AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 onwards.
For Civil 3D 2017 object properties (such as Material Colors and Entity Handles) are also
supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
Properties window, go to View tab> Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Autodesk CAD-Duct
CAD-Duct Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read a CAD-Duct file into Navisworks, you either need CAD-Duct installed on the same
machine as Navisworks, or have the CAD-Duct Object Enabler installed. The CAD-Duct Object Enabler
can be downloaded from the CAD-Duct website, found under Support > Additional Files.
If CAD-Duct is installed, the Object Enabler is not necessary. Simply export to .nwc.
In Navisworks, object properties can be viewed in the 'CAD-Duct' tab in the 'Properties window.
To open the Properties window, go to View > Control Bars > Properties.
Autodesk Inventor 5 to 11, 2009-2017
Inventor Details
Other Formats
IGES, STEP, JT, FBX
Navisworks supports Inventor properties and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To
open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
If you are using an Inventor Project file, (*.ipj) you will need to set this as the Active Project in
Navisworks, prior to opening your assembly drawings (*.iam). You can set the Active Project
either by opening your *.ipj file in Navisworks, or by going to Application Menu > Global
Options > File Readers > Inventor, then enter the full path and file name of your *.ipj file (e.g.
C:\my Inventor projects\project 1.ipj). Once loaded, you can then Open the corresponding
assemblies as usual.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Revit 2017
Revit Details
Other Formats
DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, FBX
Navisworks can read Revit.rvt files
Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit.
Revit properties are supported. These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support the export
of textures and materials from Revit.
For supported entities refer to the Navisworks Help documentation.
Revit Architecture 2017
Revit Architecture Details
Other Formats
DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, FBX
Navisworks can read Revit.rvt files
Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit Architecture software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit Architecture.
Revit properties are supported. These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support the export
of textures and materials from Revit Architecture.
For supported entities refer to the Navisworks Help documentation.
Revit Structure 2017
Revit Structure Details
Other Formats
DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, CIS/2, FBX
Navisworks can read Revit.rvt files
Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit Structure software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit Structure.
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Revit properties are supported. These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Revit MEP 2010-2017
Revit MEP Details
Other Formats
DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, FBX
Navisworks can read Revit.rvt files
Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit Systems/Revit MEP software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit Systems/Revit MEP.
Revit properties are supported. These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2017
3ds Max Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS, IGES, FBX
To view your 3ds Max model in Navisworks, you will need to have 3ds Max software installed on
the same machine and export to .nwc for use in Navisworks.
Navisworks does not support .max files, so you cannot read the native file format directly into
Navisworks.
NOTE: Navisworks Simulate and Manage both support the export of textures and materials from 3ds
Max.
Autodesk Maya
Maya Details
Other Formats
DXF, IGES, VRML
Navisworks has file readers for .dxf, .igs .iges and .wrl .wrz.
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Bentley
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
AutoPLANT
AutoPlant Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read an AutoPLANT DWG file into Navisworks, you will first need to install the
AutoPLANT Object Enabler.
NOTE: When using an object enabler, choose one of the same or later version as the authoring
application, and then ensure the corresponding (Navisworks) loader version (year) is selected in Tools >
Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF > DWG Loader Version.
You can also export to .nwc if you have Navisworks installed on the same machine as
AutoPLANT.
NOTE: To ensure geometry is rendered correctly when reading a DWG file into Navisworks, or exporting
from AutoPLANT, ensure the render type is set to Shaded in Tools > Global Options > File Readers >
DWG/DXF > Render Type.
MicroStation J
MicroStation J Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IGES, STEP, VRML
Models can be exported as NWC files from MicroStation J if you have Navisworks installed on
the same machine.
Navisworks supports the native MicroStation .dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties, such as colors and ambient, diffuse and shininess properties of materials from
.pal and .mat palette and material files are supported.
Intergraph PDS object information can be read from .drv files and DMRS and database linkage
and association ID's are also supported. These can be viewed in the Properties window. To
open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage support MicroStation
materials and textures.
NOTE: For optimum file fidelity we recommend the NWC (or NWD) Exporter from within MicroStation
whenever possible.
NOTE: For exporting numerous files from MicroStation we recommend using the Perl script installed
with Navisworks (by default in, C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Navisworks [Review/Simulate/Manage]
2017\Tools).
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
MicroStation v8 to 8.5, XM (8.9)
MicroStation Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IGES, STEP, VRML
Models can be exported as NWC files from MicroStation V8 if you have Navisworks installed on
the same machine.
Navisworks supports the native MicroStation V8 dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties, such as colors and ambient, diffuse and shininess properties of materials from
.pal and .mat palette and material files are supported.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage support MicroStation
materials and textures.
NOTE: For optimum file fidelity we recommend the NWC (or NWD) Exporter from within MicroStation
whenever possible.
NOTE: For exporting numerous files from MicroStation we recommend using the Perl script installed
with Navisworks (by default in, C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Navisworks [Review/Simulate/Manage]
2017\Tools).
ProSteel 3D (formerly from Kiwi Software GmbH)
ProSteel 3D Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS, CIS/2
This information relates to ProSteel 3D / ProStahl 3D / AutoPLANT Structural.
In order to read ProSteel files into Navisworks, you either need ProSteel 3D installed on the
same machine as Navisworks, or the relevant ProSteel 3D object enabler.
Only basic AutoCAD properties are supported (such as Entity Handle and Material) and these
can be viewed in the Properties window. This can be opened by going to View tab>
Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
TriForma J
TriForma J Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IGES, STEP, VRML
Models can be exported as NWC files from Triforma J if you have Navisworks installed on the
same machine.
Navisworks supports the native Triforma J .dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties, such as colors and ambient, diffuse and shininess properties of materials from
.pal and .mat palette and material files are supported.
Family and Part information from TriForma and PDS object information can be read from .drv
files and DMRS and database linkage and association ID's are also supported. These can be
viewed in the Properties window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab >
Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage support TriForma materials
and textures.
NOTE: For optimum file fidelity we recommend the NWC (or NWD) Exporter from within TriForma
whenever possible.
NOTE: For exporting numerous files from TriForma we recommend using the Perl script installed with
Navisworks (by default in, C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Navisworks [Simulate/Manage] 2017\Tools).
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
TriForma v8 to 8.9
TriForma Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IGES, STEP, VRML
Models can be exported as NWC files from TriForma V8 if you have Navisworks installed on the
same machine.
Navisworks supports the native TriForma V8 dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties, such as colors and ambient, diffuse and shininess properties of materials from
.pal and .mat palette and material files are supported.
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage support TriForma materials
and textures.
NOTE: For optimum file fidelity we recommend the NWC (or NWD) Exporter from within TriForma
whenever possible.
NOTE: For exporting numerous files from TriForma we recommend using the Perl script installed with
Navisworks (by default in, C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Navisworks [Simulate/Manage] 2017\Tools).
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Graphisoft
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
ArchiCAD 16 to 19
ArchiCAD Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC
ArchiCAD can export to Navisworks .nwc file format. Navisworks does NOT have a direct reader
for ArchiCAD files.
ArchiCAD can also save files as .dwg, .dxf, .dgn and .ifc formats. These can be read directly by
Navisworks.
Object properties, such as GUIDS and Library Part Parameters can optionally be exported with
the Navisworks file.
Constructor 2007 to 2010
Constructor Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN
Constructor 2007 to 2010 can export to the Navisworks .nwc file format. Navisworks does NOT
have a direct reader for Constructor 2010 files.
Object properties, such as GUIDS and Library Part Parameters can optionally be exported with
the Navisworks file.
AceCad
StruCad
StruCad Details
Other Formats
DXF, CIS/2
StruCad files can be viewed in Navisworks, if they have been saved as .dxf or .stp format.
Object properties are not supported.
auto.des.sys
form.z
form.z Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS, IGES, STL, VRML
Navisworks supports all of the above file formats, which form.z can export to.
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Adobe Systems Inc.
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
PDF
PDF Details
Other Formats
PDF
Navisworks supports Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files in the sheet browser, directly
from 2017.
Only 2D pdf is supported, this does include multiple sheet files.
For Navisworks 2015 users, the application may be found as a free download on the Autodesk
Navisworks Application Exchange.
AEC
CADPIPE
CADPIPE Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
To view CADPIPE object properties in Navisworks, you may need to turn on the Convert Object
Properties option. To do this, go to Tools > Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF >
Advanced and select the CADPIPE option. Any CADPIPE properties can then be viewed in the
'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab> Workspace panel >
Windows drop-down > Properties.
CADPIPE 'Industrial' and 'Commercial' cannot be used at the same time. If both are installed,
then industrial is used. You can disable either or both by going to Tools > Global Options >
Registry > Current User > CADPIPE. Change the version you require to one (1) and disable
the other version by changing that value to zero (0).
AVEVA
PDMS
PDMS Details
Other Formats
RVM
Navisworks can read .rvm files exported from PDMS.
AVEVA Review .rvs files are also supported. These require the same filename as the .rvm file.
PDMS attribute files are supported, output using either the 'Dump Attributes' or 'Data' formats.
These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View
tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
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CADopia
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
IntelliCAD
IntelliCAD Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF
Navisworks supports the native IntelliCAD .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
CEA Technology
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Plant-4D
Plant-4D Details
Other Formats
DWG, DGN
Navisworks has file readers for .dwg and .dgn files, both of which are supported by Plant-4D.
COADE, Inc.
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
CADWorx Plant
CADWorx Plant Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from CADWorx as either .nwc or .nwd format, if you have Navisworks
installed on the same machine.
Navisworks also provides support for .dwg files enabling native CADWorx models to be read
directly into Navisworks.
CADWorx object properties are also supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the
'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel >
Windows drop-down > Properties.
CADWorx piping, steel, and equipment data is fully supported by Navisworks.
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Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
CADWorx Pipe
CADWorx Pipe Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from CADWorx as either .nwc or .nwd format, if you have Navisworks
installed on the same machine.
Navisworks also provides support for .dwg files enabling native CADWorx models to be read
directly into Navisworks.
CADWorx object properties are also supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the
'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel >
Windows drop-down > Properties.
The legacy product, CADWorx Pipe, is fully supported by Navisworks.
CADWorx Steel
CADWorx Steel Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from CADWorx as either .nwc or .nwd format, if you have Navisworks
installed on the same machine.
Navisworks also provides support for .dwg files enabling native CADWorx models to be read
directly into Navisworks.
CADWorx object properties are also supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the
'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel >
Windows drop-down > Properties.
CADWorx Steel is fully supported by Navisworks.
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COINS
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
BSLink
BSLink Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read a BSLink file into Navisworks, you either need BSLink installed on the same
machine as Navisworks, or AutoCAD installed complete with the BSLink object enabler.
If BSLink is installed, the object enabler is not necessary. With Navisworks installed on the same
machine, simply export to .nwc or .nwd.
In Navisworks, object properties can be viewed in the 'BSLink' tab in the 'Properties' window.
To open the properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-
down > Properties.
Framing
Framing Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read a Framing file into Navisworks, you either need COINS Framing installed on the
same machine as Navisworks, or ADT installed complete with the Framing object enabler.
If COINS Framing is installed, the object enabler is not necessary. If Navisworks is installed on
the same machine, simply export to .nwc or .nwd.
In Navisworks, object properties can be viewed in the Framing tab in the Properties window. To
open the properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down >
Properties.
CSC
3D+
3D+ Details
Other Formats
DWG, CIS/2
3D+ has a Navisworks Exporter, enabling you to export a Navisworks file out of 3D+.
Also see the 3D+ website for information on their 3D+ Navisworks Reader. This is a plug-in to
Navisworks, enabling you to read the native .3nwc file format in Navisworks.
3D+ object properties are supported by Navisworks via either of the above routes.
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Dassault Systemes
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
CATIA
CATIA Details
Other Formats
DXF, IGES, STEP, JT
Navisworks has file readers for .dxf, .igs, .stp and .jt files, all of which can be exported from
CATIA.
STEP is the preferred exchange format.
Google
SketchUp (up to 2016)
SketchUp Details
Other Formats
DWG, 3DS
SketchUp .skp files (v5 up to 2016 can be read directly into Navisworks.
Grouping objects in SketchUp will make it easier to use the model in Navisworks, for example
applying materials, or attaching objects to TimeLiner tasks.
Hannappel SOFTWARE GmbH
elcoCAD R4
elcoCAD R4 Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from elcoCAD as either .nwc or .nwd format.
Navisworks also supports the native elcoCAD .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties are also supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties'
window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows
drop-down > Properties.
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Intergraph
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
PDS
PDS Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IGES, STEP
Intergraph PDS will save the model geometry in a .dgn file and the property information in a
.drv file. Both files are required by Navisworks to read the model with object properties.
In Navisworks, go to Tools > Global Options > DGN, scroll down and check the 'Convert PDS
Data' option. Ensure the .dgn and .drv files reside in the same directory. Navisworks will then
import the model, along with its properties.
PDS object properties can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties
window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
If Navisworks has been installed onto the same machine as Intergraph PDS, you will be able to
export from PDS as a Navisworks .nwc or .nwd file.
Informatix
MicroGDS
MicroGDS Details
Other Formats
MAN
Navisworks supports the native MicroGDS .man file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Colors and Materials from the file are supported. The .man File Reader options can be found in
Tools > Global Options > File Readers > MAN.
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ITandFactory
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
CADISON
CADISON Details
Other Formats
DXF, 3DS
Navisworks can directly read CADISON .dwg files, utilizing the .dwg file reader.
In order to read a CADISON file into Navisworks, you either need CADISON installed on the
same machine as Navisworks, or you will need to install the CADISON Object Enabler.
If CADISON is installed, the object enabler is not necessary.
With either CADISON or the Object Enabler installed, simply open the CADISON .dwg file in
Navisworks.
If CADISON is installed on the same machine as Navisworks, then you can also export to .nwc
or .nwd.
Exporting a Navisworks file from CADISON also retains the models object properties that can be
viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab >
Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
TRICAD MS
TRICAD Details
Other Formats
VRML
If TriCAD MS is installed on the same machine as Navisworks, then you can also export to .nwc
or .nwd.
Exporting a Navisworks file from TRICAD MS also retains the models object properties that can
be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab >
Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
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Kubotek USA
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
CADKEY
CADKEY Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP
Navisworks has file readers for .dwg files and also .dxf, .igs and .stp files, all of which are
supported by CADKEY.
M.A.P.
CAD-Duct
CAD-Duct Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read a CAD-Duct file into Navisworks, you either need CAD-Duct installed on the
same machine as Navisworks, or have the CAD-Duct Object Enabler installed. The CAD-Duct
Object Enabler can be downloaded from the CAD-Duct website, found under Support >
Additional Files.
If CAD-Duct is installed, the Object Enabler is not necessary. Simply export to .nwd or .nwc.
In Navisworks, object properties can be viewed in the 'CAD-Duct' tab in the 'Properties'
window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows
drop-down > Properties.
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McNeel North America
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Rhino
Rhino Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS, IGES, STEP
In Navisworks, you can now read native Rhino files directly.
Mensch und Maschine
RoCAD
RoCAD Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from RoCAD as either .nwc or .nwd.
Navisworks also supports the .dwg file format, which can be read directly into Navisworks.
If you do not have RoCAD installed on the same machine as Navisworks, you will need to have
AutoCAD installed, along with the RoCAD Object Enabler.
Object properties, (such as Material Colors and Entity Handles) are also supported by
Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties
window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
MultiSUITE
MultiSTEEL
MultiSTEEL Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
.dwg files from MultiSTEEL can be read directly into Navisworks utilizing the .dwg file reader.
Models can also be exported from MultiSTEEL as either .nwc or .nwd.
MultiSTEEL object properties can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties
window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
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Nemetschek
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
Allplan
Allplan Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC
Allplan files can be viewed in Navisworks if they have been saved in one of the above formats.
Object properties are not supported.
PROCAD
3DSMART
3DSMART Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
With 3DSMART installed on the same machine as Navisworks, you can read your DWG file
directly into Navisworks, utilizing the DWG file reader.
You can also export a .nwc file directly from 3DSMART.
PTC
Pro/ENGINEER
Pro/ENGINEER Details
Other Formats
IGES, STEP, VRML, JT
Native Pro/ENGINEER format support; .PRT .ASM .G .NEU
Pro/ENGINEER models can be exported to any of the above file formats which can then be read
into Navisworks.
CADDS 5
CADDS 5 Details
Other Formats
IGES, STEP
You can read CADDS 5 3D models into Navisworks, by exporting either an IGES or STEP file
from CADDS 5 and then utilize either the Navisworks .igs, or .stp file readers.
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QuickPen
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
PipeDesigner 3D
PipeDesigner 3D Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from PipeDesigner 3D as either .nwc or .nwd format.
Navisworks also supports the native .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks if the relevant Object Enabler is installed.
Object properties, (such as Material Colors and Entity Handles) are also supported by
Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties
window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
DuctDesigner 3D
DuctDesigner 3D Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from DuctDesigner 3D as either .nwc or .nwd format.
Navisworks also supports the native .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks if the relevant Object Enabler is installed.
Object properties, (such as Material Colors and Entity Handles) are also supported by
Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the Properties
window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows drop-down > Properties.
RAM International
CADstudio
CADstudio Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from CADstudio as either .nwc or .nwd format.
Navisworks also supports the native CADstudio .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
Object properties are also supported by Navisworks and these can be viewed in the 'Properties'
window. To open the Properties window, go to View tab > Workspace panel > Windows
drop-down > Properties.
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SolidWorks
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, VRML, JT
Native SolidWorks format support; .PRT .SLDPRT .ASM .SLDASM
SolidWorks models can be exported to DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, VRML or JT format which can
then be read into Navisworks.
Tekla
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures Details
Other Formats
DGN, VRML, CIS/2
Tekla Structures can export to the .dgn file format, which can be read directly into Navisworks.
Tekla Structures can additionally output to CIS/2. This may then be converted to VRML using
the translator from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (see the NIST website for
more information). The VRML file can then be read directly into Navisworks.
Limited object properties are supported via the .dgn route.
Xsteel
Xsteel Details
Other Formats
DGN
Xsteel can export to the .dgn file format, which can be read directly into Navisworks.
Limited object properties are supported via the .dgn route.
think3
thinkdesign
thinkdesign Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP
Navisworks has file readers for .dwg/.dxf files and also .igs and .stp files.
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UGS
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
I-deas
I-deas Details
Other Formats
DXF, IGES, STEP, JT
Navisworks has file readers for .dxf, .igs .stp and .jt files.
Solid Edge
Solid Edge Details
Other Formats
IGES, STEP, JT
Solid Edge can export to IGES STEP and JT files, which can be read directly into Navisworks.
NX (Unigraphics)
NX Details
Other Formats
DXF, IGES, STEP, JT
Native NX format support; .PRT.
Navisworks has file readers for .dxf, .igs .stp and .jt files.
FactoryCAD
FactoryCAD Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
In order to read a FactoryCAD file into Navisworks, you either need FactoryCAD or the
FactoryCAD object enabler installed on the same machine.
If FactoryCAD is installed, the object enabler is not necessary. Simply export to .nwc or .nwd.
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UHP Process Piping
Exporter
Native
Format
Other
Format
Properties
FabPro Pipe
FabPro-Pipe Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from FabPro Pipe as either .nwc or .nwd format.
Navisworks also supports the native FabPro Pipe .dwg file format, which can be read directly
into Navisworks.
x-plant
x-plant
x-plant Details
Other Formats
DWG, DXF, 3DS
Models can be exported from x-plant as .nwc format.
Navisworks also supports the native x-plant .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.

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