1.1.3 Converting from Navisworks

Export from Autodesk Navisworks

In this tutorial, you will learn best practices to export a 3D model from Navisworks for use in cmBuilder.

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Summary

• Use the tree structure to hide nonessential elements

• Use "Find Items" tool to multi-select elements by name and hide them all at once

• Go to Output > FBX
• Uncheck Textures, Lights, Cameras
• System Units and Convert Units should be the same
• Set FBX File Format to Binary
• Click OK to export the file and upload it to cmBuilder

Tips:

To scale the model:

• Right-click the parent in the tree, and Units and Transform
• Enter a factor to transform the scale in the x, y, and z directions

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