topic Re: How do I open a RCS file? in Navisworks Forum

How do I open a RCS file?

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:20:03 GMT

I have received a file of the type .rcs - it is a 3D-scan of a building.

I have also been given a link to NavisWorks viewer Freedom2018 - a free application to view such files.

I have installed this application (Navisworks Freedom) - but don't know how to open a file.

Double-clicking the file does not help - despite the fact that I have selected Autodesk App for this file type.

Please help me...thanks.

Re: How do I open a RCS file?

a_meteni — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:03:25 GMT

I think Navisworks Freedom can only open published NWD files with embedded RCS/RCP files. You might need to open the file in NW Manage or Simulate and then publish to NWD.

Re: How do I open a RCS file?

hanslammerts — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:49:44 GMT

You can 'append' rcs files in Simulate. Didn't try Freedom yet.

It doesn't make .nwc files. The nwc format only supports .pts and other basic xyz files without color.

Somehow Autodesk just missed to document the ability for .src Recap support in their own product here..

https://youtu.be/t-UD09TSDuA