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Can't Resolve External Reference

david_pearson9Z5PB — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:43:38 GMT

Will not present the file .nwd correctly (Complex) for a power station and cannot be shared. loads up but with errors of "Can't resolve external reference" - C:/Program Files(x86)/Common Files/Autodesk Shared/Materials/Textures/\1/Mats/Metal. Do we require an add-on for this or are we missing some integral software. For Navis Works Freedom 2023 and 2025. Thank you in advance. Missing.png images.

Re: Can't Resolve External Reference

Tomislav.Golubovic — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 23:34:37 GMT

If its a custom material that the author created, you might need to ask them for the folder so you can have a copy.

Re: Can't Resolve External Reference

DidierRamirezDarjo — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:33:48 GMT

Hello, I hope you are feeling well. You are just missing a texture that they should provide you with the file so you can solve it quickly. I share with you an article that describes step by step how to solve it once you have it:

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Navisworks-is-not-finding-generic-png-reference-message-upon-opening-NWD-file.html

I hope you find it useful, best regards!