Is there an easy way to check the elevation (z-coordinate) of an element or a point. The elements in the model that I am working with do not have this attribute.
Measure tool is it. You don't have an ID point like AutoCAD. In NW, you will need to have the Measure dialog box open, then pick a couple points as if you wanted the distance between the two. In the Measure dialog you will see the absolute point values and then the difference values.
this only works with Fabrication MEP+ that i know of....
load mep item into model
options
---quick properties
------definitions
green plus sign add element
mep+
elevation
some other 3rd party software may have helpful tools like this.
maybe Revit or solidworx
I create a plane in SketchUp at Z=0,00, then append that SKP file in my Navisworks NWF and I use the mesasure tool with Z-axys locked to get the elevation of an element or a point.
this is a bit of a lame snip but if you expand out the measuring tool. (mini arrow) when you measue between two point the first point you select will give you xyz of the point indicated. I am using 2014