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{{Short description|An Autodesk design review package}}
{{Infobox Software |
{{More citations needed|date=May 2017}}
name = JetStream|
{{Infobox software
screenshot = [[Image:SpecRoamer1.png|thumb|Screenshot of JetStream]]|
| name = Navisworks
caption = |
| screenshot =
developer = [[NavisWorks]] |
| caption =
owner = NavisWorks |
| developer = [[Autodesk]]
latest_release_version = 5.2 |
| latest release version = 21.1<ref>{{cite web |title=Updates and versions of Navisworks |url=https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Updates-and-releases-dates-of-Navisworks.html |website=www.autodesk.com |publisher=Autodesk |access-date=4 October 2024 |date=7 June 2024}}</ref>
latest_release_date = [[November 15]], [[2006]] |
| latest release date = 2024
operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] |
| operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
genre = [[3D computer graphics]] |
| genre = [[3D computer graphics]]
license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] |
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]
website = [http://www.navisworks.com www.navisworks.com]
| website = {{URL|autodesk.com/products/navisworks}}
}}
}}
'''Navisworks''' (previously known as '''JetStream'''<ref name="Novatr">{{cite web |last1=Jacquez |first1=Arath |title=What is Autodesk Navisworks and Why do Professionals Use It? |url=https://www.novatr.com/blog/navisworks-software |website=Novatr |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>) is a 3D design review package for [[Microsoft Windows]].


Used primarily in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to complement 3D design packages (such as [[Autodesk Revit]], [[AutoCAD]], and [[MicroStation]]), Navisworks allows users to open and combine 3D models; navigate around them in real-time (without the [[Arrow keys|WASD]] possibility); and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Navisworks {{!}} Get Prices & Buy Navisworks 2023 {{!}} Autodesk |url=https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/navisworks/overview |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.autodesk.ca |language=en-CA}}</ref>
'''JetStream''' is a 3D design review package for Microsoft Windows, created by [[NavisWorks]].


The software was originally created by [[Sheffield|Sheffield, UK]] based developer [[NavisWorks]] (a subsidiary of [[Lightwork Design Ltd.|Lightwork Design]]). NavisWorks was purchased by [[Autodesk]] for $25 million on June 1, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of NavisWorks |url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-completes-acquisition-navisworks |website=Autodesk |access-date=4 October 2024 |date=9 August 2007}}</ref>
Used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages (such as [[AutoCAD]], and [[Microstation]]) JetStream allows users to open and combine 3D models, navigate around them in real-time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhance the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.


== Components ==
== Components ==


JetStream is built around a core module called '''Roamer''' and has a number of plug-in modules that can be purchased separately.
Navisworks (formerly JetStream) is built around a core module called Roamer and has a number of built-in functionalities:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Navisworks Features {{!}} 2023, 2022 Features {{!}} Autodesk |url=https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/navisworks/features |access-date=2023-05-05 |website=www.autodesk.ca |language=en-CA}}</ref>


* '''Roamer''' - The core part of JetStream allows users to open models from a range of 3D design and laser scan formats and combine them into a single 3D model. Users can then navigate around the model in real-time and add review the model with a range of mark-up tools.
* Roamer - The core part allows users to open models from a range of 3D design and laser scan formats and combine them into a single 3D model. Users can then navigate around the model in real-time and review the model with a range of mark-up tools.
* '''Publisher''' - This plug-in allows users to publish the complete 3D model into a single nwd file that can be freely opened by anyone using Freedom, a free viewer.
* Publisher - This allows users to publish the complete 3D model into a single NWD file that can be freely opened by anyone using Freedom, a free viewer.
* '''Clash Detective''' - A plug-in to enable interference detection. This means users can select parts of the model and look for places where the geometry conflicts. This is for finding faults in the design.
* Clash Detective -<ref>{{cite web |title=Clash Detective User Guide |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-91685EBB-97FD-4D4C-9C4C-7144F054C2B3 |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> A functionality to enable interference detection. This means users can select parts of the model and look for places where the geometry conflicts. This is for finding faults in the design.
* '''Presenter''' - With Presenter users can apply materials and lighting to the model and product photorealistic images and animations
* [[3D rendering|Renderer]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Render with Autodesk Graphics |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-7451D102-9C20-48CB-B1AB-D90A7277ADB3 |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> (formerly Presenter) - With the Renderer, users can apply materials and lighting to the model and produce photorealistic images and animations.
* Quantification -<ref>{{cite web |title=Quantification User Guide |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-B1140D6D-8832-42BB-971E-7AE07CF4216F |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> By "taking off" the model, users can automatically make material estimates, measure areas and count building components.
* '''TimeLiner''' - Adds 4D simulation so the user can link geometry to times and dates and to simulate the construction or demolition of the model over time. Also links with project scheduling software (Such as Microsoft Project) to import task data.
* TimeLiner -<ref>{{cite web |title=TimeLiner User Guide |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-2E8B1536-D8F6-4301-B3BB-129BCA2CB35A |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> Adds 4D simulation so the user can link geometry to times and dates and to simulate the construction or demolition of the model over time. Also links with project scheduling software (Such as Microsoft Project or Primavera products) to import task data.
* Animator -<ref>{{cite web |title=Animate Objects |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-DD38DF54-B0A6-4B80-86D3-D7C70584CCE7 |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> A feature that allows the users to animate the model and interact with it.
* Scripter -<ref>{{cite web |title=Work with Animation Scripts |url=https://help.autodesk.com/view/NAV/2017/ENU/?guid=GUID-A56C8B8E-A171-4639-A8A0-B3C0C4ABC777 |website=help.autodesk.com |access-date=4 October 2024}}</ref> This allows the user to set up a collection of actions that he/she want to happen when certain events conditions are met.


== File Format Support ==
== File format support ==
Navisworks Simulate and Manage are most notable for its support for a wide range of design file formats. Formats natively supported include:


* [[NavisWorks]] - .nwd, .nwf, .nwc (all versions, no full backward compatibility)
JetStream is most notable for it's support of a wide range of competing design packages. Formats natively supported include:
* [[AutoCAD]] Drawing - .dwg, .dxf (up to AutoCAD 2018)
* NavisWorks - .nwd .nwf .nwc
* [[MicroStation]] (SE, J, V8, & XM) - .dgn, .prp, prw (up to v7, & v8)
* [[AutoCAD]] - .dwg .dxf
* [[MicroStation]] - .dgn .prp .prw
* [[3ds Max|3D Studio Max]] - .3ds, .prj (up to 3ds Max 2018)
* [[ACIS#File_format|ACIS SAT]] - .sat, .sab (all ASM SAT, up to ASM SAT v7)
* 3D Studio - .3ds .prj
* [[Design Web Format|DWF]] - .dwf, .dwfx (all versions)
* ASCII Laser File - .asc .txt
* [[CATIA]] - .model, session, .exp, dlv3, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .cgr (up to v4, & v5)
* DWF - .dwf
* [[Industry Foundation Classes|IFC]] - .ifc (IFC2X_PLATFORM, IFC2X_FINAL, IFC2X2_FINAL, IFC2X3, IFC4)
* Faro - .fls .fws .iQscan .iQmod .iQwsp
* [[IGES]] - *.igs*, *.iges* (all versions)
* IFC - .ifc
* [[Informatix/MicroGDS]] - .man, .cv7 (v10)
* IGES - .igs .iges
* [[Autodesk Inventor|Inventor]] - .ipt, .iam, .ipj (up to Inventor 2018)
* Informatix - .man .cv7
* [[ISO 10303-21|CIS/2]] - .stp (STRUCTURAL_FRAME_SCHEMA)
* Inventor - .ipt .iam .ipj
* Leica - .pts .ptx
* [[JT Open]] - .jt (up to v10)
* [[Siemens NX|NX]] - .prt (up to v9)
* Riegl - .3dd
* [[Autodesk Revit|Revit]] - .rvt (up to 2011–2022)
* RVM - .rvm (Requires additional license)
* RVM - .rvm (up to v12.0 SP5)
* [[SketchUp]] - .skp
* Solid Edge - .asm .par .psm
* [[SketchUp]] - .skp (v5 up to 2015)
* [[PDS Design Review]] - .dri (legacy file format, support up to 2007)
* SolidWorks - .sldasm .sldprt
* [[STL (file format)|STL]] - .stl (binary only)
* STEP - .stp .step
* [[VRML]] - .wrl, .wrz (VRML1, VRML2)
* STL - .stl
* [[Parasolid]] - .x_b (up to schema 26)
* Trimble - .soi
* VRML - .wrl .wrz
* [[FBX]] - .fbx (FBX SDK 2017)
* [[Pro/ENGINEER]] - .prt, .asm, .g, .neu (Wildfire v5, Creo Parametric v1-v3)
* Z+F - .zfc .zfs
* [[ISO 10303|STEP]] - .stp, .step (AP214, AP203E3, AP242)
* [[Solidworks]] - .prt, .sldprt, .asm, .sldasm (2001, plus 2015)
* [[Portable Document Format|PDF]] - .pdf (all versions)
* [[Rhinoceros 3D|Rhino]] - .3dm (up to v5)
* [[Solid Edge]] - .stp, .prt


Additional packages are supported through exporters:
Additional products that are supported through Autodesk, and third parties:
* Revit
* [[Revit]]
* [[MicroStation]] (Greater file fidelity than the native file reader)
* [[MicroStation]]
* [[3DS max]]
* [[3DS Max]]
* ArchiCAD
* [[ArchiCAD]]


==References==
== Version History ==
{{Reflist}}

The product was originally called NavisWorks (the same name as the company that makes it) however the name has gradually migrated to JetStream.

* NavisWorks
* NavisWorks 2
* NavisWorks 3
* NavisWorks JetStream
* JetStream v5
* JetStream v6 (due 2007)

NavisWorks also regularly distributes 'point releases' to its customers that address bugs and add support for new file formats.


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|autodesk.com/products/navisworks}}
* [http://www.navisworks.com NavisWorks homepage]


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Latest revision as of 18:00, 4 October 2024

Navisworks
Developer(s)Autodesk
Stable release
21.1[1] / 2024
Operating systemWindows
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseProprietary
Websiteautodesk.com/products/navisworks

Navisworks (previously known as JetStream[2]) is a 3D design review package for Microsoft Windows.

Used primarily in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to complement 3D design packages (such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation), Navisworks allows users to open and combine 3D models; navigate around them in real-time (without the WASD possibility); and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.[3]

The software was originally created by Sheffield, UK based developer NavisWorks (a subsidiary of Lightwork Design). NavisWorks was purchased by Autodesk for $25 million on June 1, 2007.[4]

Components

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Navisworks (formerly JetStream) is built around a core module called Roamer and has a number of built-in functionalities:[5]

  • Roamer - The core part allows users to open models from a range of 3D design and laser scan formats and combine them into a single 3D model. Users can then navigate around the model in real-time and review the model with a range of mark-up tools.
  • Publisher - This allows users to publish the complete 3D model into a single NWD file that can be freely opened by anyone using Freedom, a free viewer.
  • Clash Detective -[6] A functionality to enable interference detection. This means users can select parts of the model and look for places where the geometry conflicts. This is for finding faults in the design.
  • Renderer[7] (formerly Presenter) - With the Renderer, users can apply materials and lighting to the model and produce photorealistic images and animations.
  • Quantification -[8] By "taking off" the model, users can automatically make material estimates, measure areas and count building components.
  • TimeLiner -[9] Adds 4D simulation so the user can link geometry to times and dates and to simulate the construction or demolition of the model over time. Also links with project scheduling software (Such as Microsoft Project or Primavera products) to import task data.
  • Animator -[10] A feature that allows the users to animate the model and interact with it.
  • Scripter -[11] This allows the user to set up a collection of actions that he/she want to happen when certain events conditions are met.

File format support

[edit]

Navisworks Simulate and Manage are most notable for its support for a wide range of design file formats. Formats natively supported include:

  • NavisWorks - .nwd, .nwf, .nwc (all versions, no full backward compatibility)
  • AutoCAD Drawing - .dwg, .dxf (up to AutoCAD 2018)
  • MicroStation (SE, J, V8, & XM) - .dgn, .prp, prw (up to v7, & v8)
  • 3D Studio Max - .3ds, .prj (up to 3ds Max 2018)
  • ACIS SAT - .sat, .sab (all ASM SAT, up to ASM SAT v7)
  • DWF - .dwf, .dwfx (all versions)
  • CATIA - .model, session, .exp, dlv3, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .cgr (up to v4, & v5)
  • IFC - .ifc (IFC2X_PLATFORM, IFC2X_FINAL, IFC2X2_FINAL, IFC2X3, IFC4)
  • IGES - *.igs*, *.iges* (all versions)
  • Informatix/MicroGDS - .man, .cv7 (v10)
  • Inventor - .ipt, .iam, .ipj (up to Inventor 2018)
  • CIS/2 - .stp (STRUCTURAL_FRAME_SCHEMA)
  • JT Open - .jt (up to v10)
  • NX - .prt (up to v9)
  • Revit - .rvt (up to 2011–2022)
  • RVM - .rvm (up to v12.0 SP5)
  • SketchUp - .skp (v5 up to 2015)
  • PDS Design Review - .dri (legacy file format, support up to 2007)
  • STL - .stl (binary only)
  • VRML - .wrl, .wrz (VRML1, VRML2)
  • Parasolid - .x_b (up to schema 26)
  • FBX - .fbx (FBX SDK 2017)
  • Pro/ENGINEER - .prt, .asm, .g, .neu (Wildfire v5, Creo Parametric v1-v3)
  • STEP - .stp, .step (AP214, AP203E3, AP242)
  • Solidworks - .prt, .sldprt, .asm, .sldasm (2001, plus 2015)
  • PDF - .pdf (all versions)
  • Rhino - .3dm (up to v5)
  • Solid Edge - .stp, .prt

Additional products that are supported through Autodesk, and third parties:

References

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  1. ^ "Updates and versions of Navisworks". www.autodesk.com. Autodesk. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ^ Jacquez, Arath. "What is Autodesk Navisworks and Why do Professionals Use It?". Novatr. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Navisworks | Get Prices & Buy Navisworks 2023 | Autodesk". www.autodesk.ca. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
  4. ^ "Autodesk Completes Acquisition of NavisWorks". Autodesk. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Navisworks Features | 2023, 2022 Features | Autodesk". www.autodesk.ca. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
  6. ^ "Clash Detective User Guide". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Render with Autodesk Graphics". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Quantification User Guide". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  9. ^ "TimeLiner User Guide". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Animate Objects". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Work with Animation Scripts". help.autodesk.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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