New Book In Autodesk Navisworks----CADCIM Technologies

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CADCIM Technologies^®, a global leader in providing knowledge solutions to worlwide with engineering design and information technology requirements, announces its release of Autodesk Navisworks 2014 textbook

Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2014 is a comprehensive textbook that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. In this textbook, the author has emphasized on various hands on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering with Presenter and Autodesk Rendering graphics, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. Along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to make various concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects.

In this textbook, the author has emphasized on various hands on tools for real-time navigation, reviewing models, creating 4D and 5D simulation, quantifying various elements, performing clash detection, rendering with Presenter and Autodesk Rendering graphics, creating animation, and advanced tools for selection through tutorials and exercises. Along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to make various concepts clear, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative projects. The highlight of this textbook is that each concept introduced in it is explained with the help of suitable examples to facilitate better understanding. The simple and lucid language used in this textbook makes it a ready reference for both the beginners and the intermediate users. Salient Features of the Textbook   Covers detailed description of the tools and command of Navisworks 2014   Explain the concepts using real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience   Covers advanced functions such as creating visualizations with Autodesk Rendering and using Presenter tool   Cover topics such as how to import file in different formats, navigate around the merged 3D model, manage annotations and documentation, coordinate schedules with TimeLiner, and estimate project with Quantification tool.   Uses special exercise on creating car animation using Animator and Scripter   Provides step-by-step explanation that guide the users through the learning process   Effectively communicates the utility of Navisworks 2014   Self Evaluation Test and Review Questions at the end of chapters for reviewing the concepts learned in the chapters. Free Teaching and Learning Resources CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:   Technical support by contacting techsupport at cadcimtech dot com   Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter in the textbook (For faculty only)   Part files of all tutorials and exercises in the textbook   Instructors Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises (For faculty only) To buy this book, click on the following link: Exploring Autodesk Navisworks 2014

Enhancement in Navisworks 2014

Constraining Measurement Direction in Navisworks 2014

In Navisworks 2014, a unique feature Locking has been added using which you can constrain the direction of measurement. You can constrain the direction in x, y, and z axes and also in the parallel or perpendicular to the surface of an object. Figure 1 displays the distance measured by using the Perpendicular lock option. The various lock options are available in the Review > Measure> Lock drop-down.

Figure 1

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About Vasari

Autodesk^® Vasari is an easy-to-use, expressive design tool for creating building concepts. Vasari goes further, with integrated analysis for energy and carbon, providing design insight where the most important design decisions are made. And, when it’s time to move the design to production, simply bring your Vasari design data into the Autodesk^® Revit^® platform for BIM, ensuring clear execution of design intent.

Vasari is focused on conceptual building design using both geometric and parametric modeling. It supports performance-based design via integrated energy modeling and analysis features.

Forums @ Autodesk

http://autodeskvasari.com/forum

Videos to Get Started

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F8ACB9BED56DE576

Early bird Training in all Autodesk 2014 Product updates

Online Training on all Autodesk 2014  product updates.... (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Map3D, Navisworks, and more). For enquiry call (219) 228-4908 or email to us at sales@cadcim.com. Visit us at www.cadcim.com

Quantification in Navisworks 2014

We have been working on the new Navisworks Manage 2014 and we are loving the way that Navisworks has upgraded its version. One of the update that Navisworks has made is in Quantification.

In Navisworks Manage 2014, you can generate quantity take-off of 3d files from different sources. You can create Quantity take off of an entire building information model (BIM) and create synchronized project views that combine information from BIM tools such as Revit® and AutoCAD® software together with geometry, images, and data from other tools.

You can also perform a virtual takeoff for items with no associated model geometry or properties. Your takeoff data can then be exported to Excel for analysis and shared with other project team members in the cloud using Autodesk BIM 360® for optimized collaboration. Quantification can count and measure item quantities associated with these disciplines:

Civil (earth, road, drainage)

Architecture (doors, walls, windows)

Engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

The available measurements are:

Length

Width

Thickness

Height

Perimeter

Area

Volume

Weight

Count

Key Features of Saving Viewpoints

In Navisworks, while saving viewpoints you can save more than just saving the location of camera. For example sometimes you need to save the certain objects highlighted with different colors, save the view with some hidden objects. To customize viewpoints there are some options available in the Viewpoint Defaults page of the Options Editor dialog box. In the Viewpoint Defaults page when you select the Save Hide/Required Attributes option then you can hide the objects and these objects will be hidden while navigating between different views. This option will also save the sectioning. Similarly, in this Viewpoint Defaults page select the Override Material option to save the material override information. Using this option you can create two different scenarios by changing object colors.

Revit Switchback Feature in Navisworks

Switchback feature allows you to select an object in Revit model and this selected object will be zoomed and located in Revit. The best thing is that you don't have to create it automatically. The object you have selected in Navisworks will be shown in Revit.