Autodesk Navisworks

[#1]

Hi, I'm reading this thread and still not very sure on the answer to the original question.

Can Navisworks convert to dwg or dxf?

I'm a 3dsMax user and am looking to import files for rendering and animation, and have no idea about Navisworks' exporting capabilities.
I have acces to the exported PDS model, along with .nwd files, and I can request export of any other formats available.

Max can import;
FBX, 3ds, DWG, DXF, DAE, IGES, OBJ, SKP

Thanks for any input.

Alan

[#2]

Hi Alan,
Navisworks 2011 will allow you to export to FBX format, which offers you an interop path with MAX.
Best regards,
Richard

[#3]

Thanks Richard, that will make my life a lot easier.

[#4]

I have 2012 Navisworks Manage which will export a DWFx, DWF and FBX but have yet to successfuly import either into Acad

[#5]

wow,  responded to my own thread I started in 09.....   WHO KNEW..    !        

[#6]

A workflow to get dwf back into Revit, may also help you back into AutoCAD.

dwf open on Navisworks

export to fbx

Open in 3DS Max (unless AutoCAD can open fbx)

export to sat(acis)

acis into AutoCAD

This is crude, yet gives you a geometric framework to generate additional geometry. Revit output dwf that aligns with the original dwf in Navisworks. I'm not sure if AutoCAD is the same.

Good Luck