Connectfield and studio teams with compatible BIM tools. Detect, manage, and resolve constructability challenges with Navisworks, Revit, and the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Navisworks, Revit, and more are available together in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection.
With the Navisworks Freedom free download, you can open, view, and navigate aggregated 3D model data. The viewer supports NWD and DWF file formats and requires no model preparation, third-party server hosting, setup time, or ongoing costs. Learn more and download the Navisworks Freedom 3D viewer.
Navisworks project review software is used to improve coordination on BIM (Building Information Modeling) projects.\n"}]},"@type":"Question","name":"Who uses Navisworks?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"AEC teams use Navisworks Manage for clash detection and advanced coordination, leading to better project outcomes. They use Navisworks Simulate to facilitate smooth 3D model reviews.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How do I view Navisworks files without a subscription? ","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"With the Navisworks Freedom free download, you can open, view, and navigate aggregated 3D model data. The viewer supports NWD and DWF file formats and requires no model preparation, third-party server hosting, setup time, or ongoing costs. Learn more and download the Navisworks Freedom 3D viewer.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"Which versions of Navisworks can I use if I subscribe to the current version?\u202f ","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"Your Navisworks subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account \u202fafter subscribing. See also\u202fprevious releases available for subscribers.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"Can I install Navisworks on multiple computers?\u202f","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"With a subscription to Navisworks software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the\u202fSoftware License Agreement for more information.\n\u202f\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How do I convert my Navisworks free trial to a paid subscription?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Navisworks here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign\u202fin to\u202fyour trial. Learn more about\u202fconverting a trial to a paid subscription.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How much does a Navisworks subscription cost?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"The price of an annual Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f\u202f and the price of a monthly Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f. The price of a 3-year Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f. The price of an annual Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f and the price of a monthly Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f.\u202fThe price of a 3-year Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit
www.autodesk.com/flex to learn more.\n\u202f\n"]],"@type":"FAQPage","@context":" "} Save when you buy Navisworks Manage in a collection Compared with purchasing each product separately.
Windows 10 doesn't know the difference. Even when you follow the path to find a different app, Windows believes that since the filename is the same, there was no difference in path. So, it is still opening with Freedom.
So, let me modify my question now. Will Autodesk perform the task of simply changing the name of the executable for each of the versions of Navisworks? (Freedom, Manage, Simulate...) That way, Windows will go to the desired app.
1. Using Windows Explorer browse to any NWD file in your system
2. Select the NWD file then right click on it
3. From the context menu that appears choose "Open With > Choose default program..."
4. In the "Open with" dialog box, select the Navisworks application icon that you would like the file type to be opened with
5. Make sure the "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" option is selected
6. Click on OK
As for the "open with"... yes, that was standard operating procedure. For some reason Windows does not understand that it is a different app. I have a couple operating theories. But I'm not sure which is the answer.
2. Because of the additional parameters required for Manage (and the same thing happens with Simulate) it still diverts it to Freedom and will not open Manage. By "additional parameters" note the properties of the desktop shortcut and look at the "Target". You'll notice additional text outside the "quoted path".
It's my understanding that generally Autodesk does not recommend opening files directly out of Windows File Explorer, double-clicking on an .nwc, .nwd, or .nwf file. Best practice is to launch Navisworks Manage first. Then open any files from within Navisworks.
What I've resorted to is simply not having freedom on my computer at all. That works in my home office. But when I'm at the main office, there are sometimes license issues that make Freedom necessary. So, it's not an option there.
There is a solution for this. You have a rename the Roamer.exe for navkswork freedom (i.e. roamer1.exe). Then you change in properties Windows the default app (in this case the roamer.exe located in navkswork manage installation path).
Renaming worked, but does it NEED to be renamed back to roamer.exe from roamer1.exe? Just curious if you left it roamer1.exe, would everything still work fine and dandy? I have not renamed it back to roamer.exe and have not heard from the user of any other errors. It appears that the user launches his *.NWD files straight from file explorer hence the need to open directly with the preferred application version. thanks for any feedback or reply.
Connect field and studio teams with compatible BIM tools. Detect, manage and resolve constructability challenges with Navisworks, Revit and the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Navisworks, Revit and more are available together in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection.
With the Navisworks Freedom free download, you can open, view and navigate aggregated 3D model data. The viewer supports NWD and DWF file formats and requires no model preparation, third-party server hosting, setup time or ongoing costs. Learn more and download the Navisworks Freedom 3D viewer.
Autodesk provides download and install instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language and download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.
Navisworks project review software is used to improve co-ordination on BIM (Building Information Modelling) projects.\n"}]},"@type":"Question","name":"Who uses Navisworks?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"AEC teams use Navisworks Manage for clash detection and advanced co-ordination, leading to better project outcomes. They use Navisworks Simulate to facilitate smooth 3D model reviews.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How do I view Navisworks files without a subscription? ","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"With the Navisworks Freedom free download, you can open, view and navigate aggregated 3D model data. The viewer supports NWD and DWF file formats and requires no model preparation, third-party server hosting, setup time or ongoing costs. Learn more and download the Navisworks Freedom 3D viewer.\r\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How do I download Navisworks?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"Autodesk provides download and install instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language and download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.\r\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"Which versions of Navisworks can I use if I subscribe to the current version?\u202f ","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"Your Navisworks subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account \u202fafter subscribing. See also\u202fprevious releases available for subscribers.\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"Can I install Navisworks on multiple computers?\u202f","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"With a subscription to Navisworks software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the\u202fSoftware Licence Agreement (US site) for more information.\r\n\u202f\r\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How do I convert my Navisworks free trial to a paid subscription?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Navisworks here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign\u202fin to\u202fyour trial. Learn more about\u202fconverting a trial to a paid subscription.\r\n"],"@type":"Question","name":"How much does a Navisworks subscription cost?","acceptedAnswer":["@type":"Answer","text":"The price of an annual Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f\u202f and the price of a monthly Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f. The price of a 3-year Navisworks Simulate subscription is\u202f. The price of an annual Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f and the price of a monthly Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f.\u202fThe price of a 3-year Navisworks Manage subscription is\u202f If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit
www.autodesk.com/uk/flex to learn more.\r\n\u202f\r\n"]],"@type":"FAQPage","@context":" "} Save when you buy Navisworks Manage in a collection Compared with purchasing each product separately.
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