Work with 2D and Multi-Sheet Files

Each sheet and model in the Sheet Browser has its own self-contained representation within Navisworks, enabling you to review and work with each sheet/model as though it were a separate file.

Each sheet and model has its own hierarchy of content, represented in the Selection Tree, which automatically updates to reflect the sheet/model currently open in the Scene View.

When reviewing sheets/models from the Sheet Browser you can:

• Search for and select objects within the current scene view.

  Items on a 2D sheet remain intelligent objects, enabling you to select them for review or manipulation.

• Review object properties.

  Items in a 2D DWF file exported from Autodesk Revit software for example, will contain similar properties to the corresponding 3D model. This enables searching for items based on properties and is also essential for 2D-3D association and the linking of items between these representations. See Find All Sheets and Models Containing the Selected Object.

• Apply transforms and override object appearances.

  Selected objects can be manipulated, for example you can change their color or position.

• Add links.

  You can add links that point to various data sources, such as manufacturer details, equipment manuals or specifications.

• Save viewpoints.

  You can create and manage different views of your sheets (or models) so that you can jump to preset viewpoints without having to navigate each time to reach an item.

• Add review markup.

  You can mark up viewpoints with markup annotations, or add comments.

• Take measurements and capture these as interactive dimensions.

  Measurements can be taken between points on a sheet/model. Object snapping is also enabled making it easier to take accurate measurements.