How to get a Google image to Navisworks model at appropriate location?

[Anonymous]

Hi,

Got some questions on Navisworks. I would highly appreciate if you can answer them

Firstly, how can I get a google image as the bottom layer of my model. I tried to get it by attaching a raster image in autocad and then appending it to Navisworks. But if I use this method I can't rescale my map in Navisworks and can't make it fit where I want it exactly. Can anyone inform me how can I get the map exactly below the model and how can I rescale it to fit it appropriately.

Also how can I get a sky or a blue sphere on top of model.

Thank you,

Regards,

Sawan Sakale

MS Construction Management

[lee.mullin · Accepted solution]

Hi Sawan

Hopefully you'll find this new blog post useful: -

http://beyonddesign.typepad.com/posts/2011/07/free-download-navisworks-ground-planes.html

You may be better to add this texture later on in Navisworks.

Regarding a sky, you need to go to the Presenter dialog > Effects tab > Recommended > Backgrounds.

If you look in the Help Guides there's more information about Environmental Backgrounds which rotate as you move.

[Anonymous]

You can also replace one of the delivered images with the saved Google or Maps.Live.com image. Just make a copy of it before replacing it. I use this for dropping new refinery models onto the empty site. You will have to manipulate the Edit Current Viewpoint / Vertical and Horizontal Field of View to get it to match that of the image. I found this to be the easiest and fastest way.

[Anonymous]

that is right ,but once in place when you rendering image is not in place