topic Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary? in Navisworks Forum

NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:27:24 GMT

Hello,

I received a notice today from AutoDesk that an updated version of NavisWorks Simulate is available. Is there a listing somewhere of what changes have been made in this version? I am hesitant to upgrade not knowing what has changed...

I am essentially a newbie when it comes to AutoDesk products/BIM in general, so apologies if this is a dumb question.

Thank you!

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

JoeVernice — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:28:26 GMT

I also received an email notice that Navisworks Manage 2018 was ready for download. I too cannot find any information on this new release.

JMV

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

dgorsman — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:02:39 GMT

Historically you've been able to run multiple versions side-by-side. Typically I have at least two and as many as four installed at any given time. The help file will have a new features list.

Still, I don't see it up on the Autodesk page yet even though AutoCAD, Inventor, and similar "front line" products are up. The Navisworks team may be running a bit behind.

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

JOHNLLOYD7213 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:36:55 GMT

Maybe there are no changes hence no change log.

If you read between the lines here:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/moving-to-subscription/bd-p/2017

it seems that the latest autodesk business model is to charge victims much more for far less.

There's a backlash storm brewing...

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

JoeVernice — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:37:33 GMT

I was looking for the 2018 NWC exporter utility download and noticed the page has been "404" the past two days.

http://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/autodesk-navisworks-nwc-export-utility

JMV

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

dgorsman — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:10:22 GMT

@JoeVernice - confirmed, and that's not good. Could be a technical problem on their side. Just to be certain, see if there's a "report this" on the page so somebody is aware of it.

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

JoeVernice — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:40:28 GMT

@dgorsman- I couldn't find a "report this" on the page. In fact, I couldn't find anything on the Autodesk website that would point me in the right direction either. I tried their "virtual agent" AVA, which was no help at all. I guess I'll start a top level thread to call more attention to this issue.

Thanks,

JMV

Re: NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

JoeVernice — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:00:34 GMT

@dgorsman- I received a quick response in "Installation & Licensing", a new download link was posted:

http://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/3d-viewers

They are looking into the original link.

JMV