Navisworks 2016 Supported Formats and Applications

Navisworks® 2016
Supported File Formats

Autodesk Navisworks 2016 Solutions
This document details support provided by the current release of Autodesk Navisworks 2016
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 2016 solutions in this document this
does NOT include Autodesk Navisworks Freedom 2016, which only reads NWD or DWF files.
Product Release Version: 2016
Document version: 2.3

March 2015
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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 2010 to 2016 ....................................................................................................................... 13
AutoCAD Architecture 2010-2016 ....................................................................................................... 13
AutoCAD MEP 2010-2016 ................................................................................................................... 14
Autodesk Plant 3D 2010-2016............................................................................................................. 14
Autodesk CAD-Duct............................................................................................................................. 15
Autodesk Inventor 5 to 11, 2009-2016 ................................................................................................ 15
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010-2016 .............................................................................................................. 16
Revit Architecture 2010-2016 .............................................................................................................. 16
Revit Structure 2010-2016 ................................................................................................................... 16
Revit MEP 2010-2016 .......................................................................................................................... 17
Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 to 2016......................................................................................................... 17
Autodesk Maya ................................................................................................................................... 17
Bentley.................................................................................................................................................... 18
AutoPLANT.......................................................................................................................................... 18
MicroStation J ..................................................................................................................................... 18
MicroStation v8 to 8.5, XM (8.9) ......................................................................................................... 19
ProSteel 3D (formerly from Kiwi Software GmbH) ................................................................................ 19
TriForma J............................................................................................................................................ 20
TriForma v8 to 8.9 ............................................................................................................................... 21
Graphisoft ............................................................................................................................................... 22
ArchiCAD 15 to 18 .............................................................................................................................. 22
Constructor 2007 to 2010 ................................................................................................................... 22
AceCad ................................................................................................................................................... 22
StruCad ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Table of Contents | 3
auto.des.sys ............................................................................................................................................ 22
form.z ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Adobe Systems Inc. ................................................................................................................................. 23
PDF ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
AEC......................................................................................................................................................... 23
CADPIPE .............................................................................................................................................. 23
AVEVA .................................................................................................................................................... 23
PDMS .................................................................................................................................................. 23
CADopia ................................................................................................................................................. 24
IntelliCAD ............................................................................................................................................ 24
CEA Technology ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Plant-4D .............................................................................................................................................. 24
COADE, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................ 24
CADWorx Plant ................................................................................................................................... 24
CADWorx Pipe..................................................................................................................................... 25
CADWorx Steel .................................................................................................................................... 25
COINS ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
BSLink ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Framing ............................................................................................................................................... 26
CSC ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
3D+ ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Dassault Systemes ................................................................................................................................... 27
CATIA .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Google .................................................................................................................................................... 27
SketchUp (up to 2015)......................................................................................................................... 27
Hannappel SOFTWARE GmbH ................................................................................................................. 27
elcoCAD R4 ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Intergraph ............................................................................................................................................... 28
PDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Informatix ............................................................................................................................................... 28
MicroGDS ............................................................................................................................................ 28
ITandFactory ........................................................................................................................................... 29
CADISON............................................................................................................................................. 29
TRICAD MS .......................................................................................................................................... 29
Kubotek USA........................................................................................................................................... 30
CADKEY .............................................................................................................................................. 30
M.A.P...................................................................................................................................................... 30
CAD-Duct ............................................................................................................................................ 30
McNeel North America ............................................................................................................................ 31
Rhino .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Mensch und Maschine ............................................................................................................................ 31
RoCAD ................................................................................................................................................ 31
MultiSUITE .............................................................................................................................................. 31
MultiSTEEL .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Nemetschek ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Allplan ................................................................................................................................................. 32
PROCAD.................................................................................................................................................. 32
3DSMART ............................................................................................................................................ 32
PTC ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Pro/ENGINEER ..................................................................................................................................... 32
CADDS 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 32
QuickPen................................................................................................................................................. 33
PipeDesigner 3D .................................................................................................................................. 33
DuctDesigner 3D ................................................................................................................................. 33
RAM International ................................................................................................................................... 33
CADstudio ........................................................................................................................................... 33
SolidWorks .............................................................................................................................................. 34
SolidWorks .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Tekla ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
Tekla Structures ................................................................................................................................... 34
Xsteel .................................................................................................................................................. 34
think3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
thinkdesign.......................................................................................................................................... 34
UGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
I-deas .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Solid Edge ........................................................................................................................................... 35
NX (Unigraphics).................................................................................................................................. 35
FactoryCAD ......................................................................................................................................... 35
UHP Process Piping ................................................................................................................................. 36
FabPro Pipe ......................................................................................................................................... 36
x-plant .................................................................................................................................................... 36
x-plant................................................................................................................................................. 36
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 2016 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 2016
MicroStation (SE, J, V8 & XM) .dgn .prp .prw v7, v8
3D Studio .3ds .prj Up to Autodesk 3ds Max 2016
ACIS SAT .sat .sab All ASM SAT. Up to ACIS SAT v7
.model .session .exp .dlv3 V4, v5

Catia
.CATPart .CATProduct .cgr
CIS/2 .stp STRUCTURAL_FRAME_SCHEMA
DWF/DWFx .dwf .dwfx All previous versions
FBX .fbx FBX SDK 2016.0
IFC2X_PLATFORM, IFC2X_FINAL,
IFC .ifc
IFC2X2_FINAL, IFC2X3, IFC4
IGES .igs .iges All versions
Supported CAD File Formats | 7

Inventor .ipt .iam .ipj Up to Inventor 2016
Informatix MicroGDS .man .cv7 v10
JT Open .jt Up to 10.0
NX .prt Up to 9.0
Legacy file format. Support up to

PDS Design Review .dri
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 2011 - 2016
SketchUp .skp v5 up to 2015
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

Rhino .3dm Up to 5.0

Supported Exporters
The following table is a summary of 32 bit / 64 bit support for the Exporters included in Autodesk
Navisworks 2016.
32 bit 64 bit
Product \ Exporter
Support Support
Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 2016 Yes Yes
Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 - 2016 Yes Yes
Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 2015 Yes Yes
Autodesk Revit Architecture / Structure / MEP 2010 2016 Yes Yes
Microstation J Yes
Microstation 8 Yes
Microstion 8.9 Yes
Microstion V8i Yes
ArchiCAD 15 Yes Yes
ArchiCAD 16 Yes Yes
ArchiCAD 17 Yes
ArchiCAD 18 Yes
Supported Exporters | 10
Supported Laser Scan Formats

The following table lists the laser scan formats currently supported by Autodesk Navisworks 2016
solutions.
Autodesk ReCap *.rcs *.rcp
ASCII Laser File .asc .txt n/a
Faro .fls .fws .iQscan .iQmod .iQwsp FARO SDK 5.1
Leica .pts .ptx n/a
Riegl .3dd Version 3.5 or high
Native file NOT supported. Convert Same as ASCII laser file

Trimble
to ASCII laser file
Z+F .zfc .zfs SDK version 2.2.1.0
Supported Laser Scan Formats | 11

Supported Scheduling Software

The following table contains a list of the project scheduling software and formats supported by
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2016 and Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2016.
File
Vendor Product Notes
Format
Powerproject
Requires Asta Powerproject to be installed on same
Asta 11 (11.x) .pp
machine, to make link.
12 (12.0.03-042)
Project 2007 (SP1) to Requires Microsoft Project to be installed on same

Microsoft .mpp
2013 machine, to make link.
Oracle Primavera
Engineering and
Construction Requires Primavera v6 , 7 or 8 Engineering and
6.2.1 (SP4 Hot Fix 1) Construction to be installed locally or remotely, along
Oracle 7.0 (SP4) n/a with the corresponding version of the Primavera SDK.
8.2 TimeLiner connects to the Primavera database via an
ODBC data source link.
Primavera P6 Web
Services
Requires Primavera P6 v6, 7 or 8 Web Services installed
6.2.1 (SP1 Hot Fix 1)
within a suitable Web Application Server such as Oracle
Oracle 7.0 (SP1 Hot Fix 1) n/a
Web Logic or JBoss on the same machine as your P6
8.2
database.
8.3
Does not require any project software to be installed.

Microsoft Project
Microsoft .mpx This is the common project exchange format which can
Exchange Format
be exported to from a number of scheduling packages.
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,
N/A CSV Exchange Format .csv Microsoft Excel.
Navisworks Simulate and Manage can additionally export

TimeLiner task information to this format.
Supported Scheduling Software | 12

Supported Applications
The following table is a non-exhaustive list of CAD applications and properties currently supported
by Autodesk Navisworks 2016 solutions, along with any additional information that may be
necessary to review your project files in Navisworks software.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
Autodesk
AutoCAD 2010 to 2016
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 either .nwc or .nwd format. Export to .nwc
file format is only support 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 > Control Bars > Properties.
AutoCAD Architecture 2010-2016

AutoCAD Architecture Details
 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 > Control Bars > Properties.
Automatic Properties are also supported for AutoCAD Architecture.
 Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support
ADT/AutoCAD Architecture textures.
Supported Applications | 13
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
AutoCAD MEP 2010-2016
AutoCAD MEP Details
 Navisworks can read AutoCAD MEP 2010-2015 .dwg files, without the necessity to install an
Object Enabler.
 Models can be exported from Building Systems/AutoCAD MEP software as either .nwc or .nwd
format. Export to .nwc file format is only support from AutoCAD MEP 2011 onwards.
NOTE: When using an object enabler, ensure the corresponding loader version (year) is selected in Tools
> Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF > DWG Loader Version.
 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 > Control Bars >
Properties.
 Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Autodesk Navisworks Manage software support Building
Systems/AutoCAD MEP textures.
Autodesk Plant 3D 2010-2016

Autodesk Plant 3D Details
Other Formats DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS
 Models can be exported from Plant 3D software as either .nwc or .nwd format. Export to .nwc
file format is only support from Autodesk Plant 3D 2011 onwards.
 In order to read an Autodesk Plant 3D 2010-2016 .dwg file into Navisworks, you will need to
install the corresponding Object Enabler.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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.
NOTE: When using an object enabler, ensure the corresponding loader version (year) is selected in Tools >
Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF > DWG Loader Version.
 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, 2009-2016

Inventor Details
Other Formats IGES, STEP, JT, FBX
 Navisworks 2016 supports Inventor properties and these can be viewed in the 'Properties'
window. To open the Properties window, go to View > Control Bars > 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 Tools > Global Options > File
Formats > 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.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010-2016

Civil 3D Details
 Navisworks supports AutoCAD Point Cloud.

 The Civil 3D native .dwg file can be read directly into Navisworks; however you will need to
install the Civil 3D Object Enabler (available to download from the Autodesk website).
 Models can be exported from Civil 3D software as either .nwc or .nwd format. Export to .nwc
file format is only support from AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 onwards.
 For Civil 3D 2014 and 2016 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 > Control Bars > Properties.
Revit Architecture 2010-2016

Revit Architecture Details
Other Formats DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, FBX
 Navisworks can read Revit 2011 - 2016 .rvt files

 Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit Building/Revit Architecture software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit Building/Revit Architecture.
 Revit properties are supported. These can be viewed in the 'Properties' window. To open the
 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 2010-2016

Revit Structure Details
Other Formats DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, CIS/2, FBX

 Navisworks can export .nwc files directly from Revit Structure software.
You will need to install Navisworks on the same machine as Revit Structure.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
Revit MEP 2010-2016
Revit MEP Details
Other Formats DWG, DWF, DWFx, DXF, DGN, FBX

 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.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 to 2016

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.
Bentley
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
AutoPLANT
AutoPlant Details
 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 or .nwd 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 or NWD 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 > Control Bars > 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]
2016\Tools).
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
MicroStation v8 to 8.5, XM (8.9)
MicroStation Details
 Models can be exported as NWC or NWD files from MicroStation V8 if you have Navisworks
 Navisworks supports the native MicroStation V8 dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
 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]
2016\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 > Control Bars
> Properties.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
TriForma J
TriForma J Details
 Models can be exported as NWC or NWD 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.
 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 > Control Bars
> 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] 2016\Tools).
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
TriForma v8 to 8.9
TriForma Details
 Models can be exported as NWC or NWD files from TriForma V8 if you have Navisworks
 Navisworks supports the native TriForma V8 dgn file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
 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] 2016\Tools).
Graphisoft
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
ArchiCAD 15 to 18
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.
Adobe Systems Inc.

Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
PDF
PDF Details
Other Formats PDF
 Navisworks supports Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files in the sheet browser, directly
from 2016.
 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
 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 > Control Bars >
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 >
Control Bars > Properties.
CADopia
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
IntelliCAD
IntelliCAD Details
Other Formats DWG, DXF
 Navisworks supports the native IntelliCAD .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.
CEA Technology
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
CADWorx Plant
CADWorx Plant Details
 Models can be exported from CADWorx as either .nwc or .nwd format, if you have Navisworks
 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.
 CADWorx piping, steel, and equipment data is fully supported by Navisworks.
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
CADWorx Pipe
CADWorx Pipe Details
Properties.
 The legacy product, CADWorx Pipe, is fully supported by Navisworks.
CADWorx Steel
CADWorx Steel Details
Properties.
 CADWorx Steel is fully supported by Navisworks.
COINS
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
BSLink
BSLink Details
 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 > Control Bars > Properties.
Framing
Framing Details
 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 > Control Bars > 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.
Dassault Systemes
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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 2015)
SketchUp Details
Other Formats DWG, 3DS
 SketchUp .skp files (v5 up to 2015 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
 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'
Intergraph
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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 > Control Bars > 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.
ITandFactory
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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.
NOTE: When using an object enabler, ensure the corresponding loader version (year) is selected in
Tools > Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF > DWG Loader Version.
 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 > Control Bars
> 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 > Control
Bars > Properties.
Kubotek USA
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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
 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'
McNeel North America

Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
Rhino
Rhino Details
Other Formats DWG, DXF, 3DS, IGES, STEP
 In Navisworks 2016, you can now read native Rhino files directly.
Mensch und Maschine

RoCAD
RoCAD Details
 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
MultiSUITE
MultiSTEEL
MultiSTEEL Details
 .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
Nemetschek
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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
 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 or .nwd 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.
QuickPen
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
PipeDesigner 3D
PipeDesigner 3D Details
 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.
DuctDesigner 3D
DuctDesigner 3D Details
 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.
RAM International
CADstudio
CADstudio Details
 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'
SolidWorks
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
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.
UGS
Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
I-deas
I-deas Details
 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
 Native NX format support; .PRT.

 Navisworks has file readers for .dxf, .igs .stp and .jt files.
FactoryCAD
FactoryCAD Details
 In order to read a FactoryCAD file into Navisworks, you either need FactoryCAD or the
FactoryCAD object enabler installed on the same machine.
NOTE: When using an object enabler, ensure the corresponding loader version (year) is selected
in Tools > Global Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF > DWG Loader Version.
 If FactoryCAD is installed, the object enabler is not necessary. Simply export to .nwc or .nwd.
UHP Process Piping

Native Other
Exporter Properties
Format Format
FabPro Pipe
FabPro-Pipe Details
 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
 Models can be exported from x-plant as either .nwc or .nwd format.

 Navisworks also supports the native x-plant .dwg file format, which can be read directly into
Navisworks.

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Supported CAD File Formats

Format Extension File Format Version

Navisworks .nwd .nwf .nwc All versions

AutoCAD .dwg, .dxf Up to AutoCAD 2016

MicroStation (SE, J, V8 & XM) .dgn .prp .prw v7, v8

3D Studio .3ds .prj Up to Autodesk 3ds Max 2016

ACIS SAT .sat .sab All ASM SAT. Up to ACIS SAT v7

.model .session .exp .dlv3 V4, v5

CIS/2 .stp STRUCTURAL_FRAME_SCHEMA

DWF/DWFx .dwf .dwfx All previous versions

FBX .fbx FBX SDK 2016.0

IGES .igs .iges All versions

Supported CAD File Formats | 7

Format Extension File Format Version

Inventor .ipt .iam .ipj Up to Inventor 2016

Informatix MicroGDS .man .cv7 v10

JT Open .jt Up to 10.0

Legacy file format. Support up to

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 2011 - 2016

SketchUp .skp v5 up to 2015

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

Supported CAD File Formats | 8

Rhino .3dm Up to 5.0

Supported CAD File Formats | 9

Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 2016 Yes Yes

Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 - 2016 Yes Yes

Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 2015 Yes Yes

Autodesk Revit Architecture / Structure / MEP 2010 2016 Yes Yes

Microstion 8.9 Yes

Microstion V8i Yes

ArchiCAD 15 Yes Yes

ArchiCAD 16 Yes Yes

Supported Laser Scan Formats

Format Extension File Format Version

Autodesk ReCap *.rcs *.rcp

ASCII Laser File .asc .txt n/a

Faro .fls .fws .iQscan .iQmod .iQwsp FARO SDK 5.1

Leica .pts .ptx n/a

Riegl .3dd Version 3.5 or high

Native file NOT supported. Convert Same as ASCII laser file

Z+F .zfc .zfs SDK version 2.2.1.0

Supported Laser Scan Formats | 11

Supported Scheduling Software

Project 2007 (SP1) to Requires Microsoft Project to be installed on same

Does not require any project software to be installed.

Does not require any project software to be installed.

Navisworks Simulate and Manage can additionally export

Supported Scheduling Software | 12

Other Formats DWF, DWFx, DXF, 3DS, FBX

Autodesk ReCap .rcs .rcp