Save, Rename, and Publish Files

When you save a Navisworks file, you have a choice between NWD and NWF file formats.

As a rule of thumb, use an NWF file format to save the scene you created by bringing all model files together, and an NWD file format when you simply want a snapshot of your current work.

Both formats store the review markups, but NWD files store the file geometry, and NWF files store the links to original files. This makes NWF files considerably smaller in size. Also when you open an NWF file, Navisworks automatically reloads all modified referenced files, which means the geometry is always up-to-date, even for the most complex models.

On the other hand, when you need to share the scene you created and review markups with others, it is best to distribute a published NWD file, which includes additional features such as password protection and file expiration date. The published files can be viewed in Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Navisworks Simulate, and Autodesk Navisworks Freedom (a free viewer).

Save a File

1. Click Save on the Quick Access toolbar. If your file has been saved previously, Navisworks overwrites the file with the new data.

2. If your file has not been previously saved, the Save As dialog box opens:

   1. Enter a file name.

   2. Use the Files of Type box to select one of the native Autodesk Navisworks formats (NWF or NWD).

   3. Select the location for the file.

   4. Click Save.

      1. Enter a file name.
      2. Use the Files of Type box to select one of the native Autodesk Navisworks formats (NWF or NWD).
      3. Select the location for the file.
      4. Click Save.
      Tip: If you need to open your file with an earlier versions of Autodesk Navisworks, save it as that version type.

Command entry: CTRL + S

Rename a File

1. Click the application button > Save As .
2. In the Save As dialog box, enter the new name for your file.
3. Click Save.

Publish an NWD File

1. Open the file that you want to publish (NWD or NWF).

2. Click the application button > Publish .

3. Use the Publish dialog box to enter the document information, and specify the required document protection.

4. Click Save. Your file is now published.

Ribbon: Output tab >Publish panel > NWD