Insert coordination models from Navisworks® into Revit to coordinate your design with teams who use different software.
This video demonstrates the following:
You can insert a coordination model from Navisworks® into Revit to coordinate your design with the work of teams who use different software. Coordination models are lightweight files that provide context for your Revit model, and allow you to crosscheck various disciplines with your design.
To insert a coordination model, on the Insert tab, click Coordination Model. Click Add and select an .nwd or .nwc file. Click Open and click OK to insert the coordination model into your Revit model. The coordination model displays in the current view, surrounded by a bounding box. In Revit, a coordination model is a single model element, so it will display in all views, not just the current view.
Pin the coordination model in place, so it's not accidentally repositioned while you work. To control the display of coordination models, use the visibility and graphics dialog. In this example, the color changes to highlight the coordinated element, making it easier to see.
You can also create multiple instances of a coordination model. In the Coordination Model dialog, click the Place Instance button and click OK. When using a coordination model as a reference, you can manage the link as needed by reloading, unloading or removing it from the Revit model.
By loading the updated coordination model on a regular basis, such as weekly, you minimize the risk of clashes. This practice can expedite the design process and reduce the need to make changes, saving time and money for the entire design team.