Navisworks Freedom
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What is Navisworks Freedom and How to Use It
Navisworks Freedom is a free viewer software that allows you to view, explore, and share 3D models created with Navisworks Manage or Navisworks Simulate. Navisworks Freedom is designed for architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals who work with 3D design and construction projects.
With Navisworks Freedom, you can:
- Open and view NWD and 3D DWF files.
- Navigate and explore 3D models using a variety of tools and modes.
- Measure distances, angles, areas, and volumes.
- Add comments, redlines, and markups to 3D models.
- Export 3D models to other formats such as PDF, FBX, or CSV.
- Share 3D models with others via email or cloud services.
Navisworks Freedom is compatible with Windows operating systems and can be downloaded for free from the official website of Autodesk. To download Navisworks Freedom, you need to create an Autodesk account or sign in with an existing one. You also need to select your language and version (32-bit or 64-bit).
After downloading and installing Navisworks Freedom, you can launch it from your desktop or start menu. To open a 3D model, you can either drag and drop it to the Navisworks Freedom window, or click on the "Open" button and browse your computer. You can also use the "Recent Files" list to access your previously opened files.
To navigate and explore a 3D model, you can use the navigation tools on the toolbar or the navigation cube on the bottom right corner of the window. You can also use your mouse and keyboard to pan, zoom, orbit, walk, or fly through the model. You can switch between different navigation modes by clicking on the "Navigation Mode" button on the toolbar.
To measure a 3D model, you can use the measurement tools on the toolbar or the measurement panel on the right side of the window. You can measure distances, angles, areas, and volumes by selecting points, edges, faces, or solids in the model. You can also change the units and precision of the measurements by clicking on the "Options" button on the measurement panel.
To add comments, redlines, and markups to a 3D model, you can use the annotation tools on the toolbar or the annotation panel on the right side of the window. You can add text notes, callouts, symbols, stamps, shapes, lines, arrows, or freehand drawings to the model. You can also change the color, size, style, and opacity of the annotations by clicking on the "Properties" button on the annotation panel.
To export a 3D model to another format, you can use the "Export" button on the toolbar or the file menu. You can export a 3D model to PDF, FBX, or CSV formats. You can also customize the export settings by clicking on the "Options" button on the export dialog box.
To share a 3D model with others via email or cloud services, you can use the "Share" button on the toolbar or the file menu. You can share a 3D model as an attachment or a link. You can also choose which cloud service to use (such as Autodesk Drive or Dropbox) by clicking on the "Options" button on the share dialog box.
That's how you use Navisworks Freedom to view, explore, and share 3D models created with Navisworks Manage or Navisworks Simulate. Navisworks Freedom is a useful tool for anyone who works with 3D design and construction projects. You can download it for free from https://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/freedom-download and start using it today!
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