Support for DGN V8 tops the list of new features in the latest release of Autodesk NavisWorks, the model review software that many large construction firms swear by.
NavisWorks 2009.1 also features
· Support for Revit assembly codes for "symbol" element types
· Properties support for new style DWF files (as exported from Revit)
· Asta Powerproject V10 support
· AutoCAD Mechanical 2008 64-bit support
· 64-bit exporters now included in the main installer
· Vico Constructor 2008 support
· Enhancements to application programming interface
There was some concern in AEC circles that Autodesk would do NavisWorks more harm than good when it was acquired. But that seems not to be the case. Updates were made to the full Autodesk NavisWorks product line, which enables seamless visualization of all types of models, precise replication of designs, and accurate simulation of 4D construction schedules. Modules are:
· Autodesk NavisWorks Review -- for standard, real-time review and model aggregation
· Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate -- includes Autodesk NavisWorks Review and adds timeline and 4D (construction sequencing visualization) capabilities
· Autodesk NavisWorks Manage -- adds clash detection and interference management functionality
· Autodesk NavisWorks Freedom -- a free viewer for files in Autodesk NavisWorks NWD and 3D DWF formats.
Autodesk NavisWorks 2009.1 products are now available worldwide in English, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, Autodesk NavisWorks Freedom is now available as a free add-on product with Autodesk NavisWorks Manage, Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate and Autodesk NavisWorks Review installs.
More information can be found at
www.autodesk.com/navisworks.
--RSN