Civil3D 2012 pipe networks and Navisworks

[dgorsman]

I've got Civil 3D 2012 (x64) installed, and Navisworks Simulate 2013 (x64), plus the Civil 3D 2012 object enablers (x64).  Simulate DWG reader version is set as "2012" and Advanced - Convert Object properties has Civil 3D ticked.  There are some Civil 3D objects which are not converting properly.

Given that both the application *and* the enabler is installed, shouldn't these objects be viewable?

[alan.quinn · Accepted solution]

Try installing the 2013 enablers, then delete the NWC, reload and see what happens. Hope this helps and thanks for posting.

[dgorsman]

Thanks Alan - inital testing looks like that takes care of it.

[JoeyWhitney]

Where did you find the 2012 object enablers

[dgorsman]

I downloaded it when we started using the product.  It was still under active support at the time.  In a pinch, you could try installing Civil3D 2012 (activation not necessary) onto the computer with Navisworks.

I'd recommend updating to a newer version of Navisworks though - many good changes have been made.

[JoeyWhitney]

I may need to re-phrase my questions. Where can I find the Civil3D 2012 object enablers so that I may bring Pipe Networks into Navisworks Simulate 2012? Or are they not needed and I am doing the processes completely wrong?

[dgorsman]

If you can't find a download (I think they may have dropped it during the migration to the new support pages) it should be available from the unpacked version of the program installer.  A quick search finds this thread: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-2010-2011-2012/2012-Object-Enablers/m-p/3007818#M1213

If you already have the OE installed on the computer with Navisworks and the pipe networks aren't showing up, try a later release of the OE.  Also have a look at the File Statistics to see if they are actually getting read.