I would like to raise a concern regarding the current workflow limitations between Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Navisworks, specifically in relation to generating NWD files.
At present, users are unable to publish an NWD file directly from a Navisworks NWF that references NWC files stored on ACC. This restriction significantly impacts collaboration workflows, particularly when stakeholders require a consolidated NWD file for review or coordination purposes.
The current workaround — manually downloading all NWC files from ACC to a local directory before publishing the NWD — is both time-consuming and inefficient. It not only adds unnecessary steps to the process but also increases the risk of version control issues, especially when working in fast-paced environments where models are frequently updated.
Given the growing reliance on cloud-based collaboration through ACC, it is increasingly important that Navisworks fully supports direct NWD publishing from cloud-referenced NWF files. This would streamline the workflow, reduce manual intervention, and enhance overall coordination efficiency across project teams.
I strongly encourage Autodesk to consider enhancing the integration between Navisworks and ACC to support this capability in future updates. It would be a significant step forward in aligning desktop and cloud workflows for project delivery.
