NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

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NavisWorks Simulate 2018 - Changelog or update summary?

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Hello,

 

I received a notice today from AutoDesk that an updated version of NavisWorks Simulate is available. Is there a listing somewhere of what changes have been made in this version? I am hesitant to upgrade not knowing what has changed...

 

I am essentially a newbie when it comes to AutoDesk products/BIM in general, so apologies if this is a dumb question.

 

Thank you!

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JoeVernice
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I also received an email notice that Navisworks Manage 2018 was ready for download. I too cannot find any information on this new release.

 

JMV

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dgorsman
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Historically you've been able to run multiple versions side-by-side.  Typically I have at least two and as many as four installed at any given time.  The help file will have a new features list.

 

Still, I don't see it up on the Autodesk page yet even though AutoCAD, Inventor, and similar "front line" products are up.  The Navisworks team may be running a bit behind.

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JOHNLLOYD7213
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Maybe there are no changes hence no change log.

If you read between the lines here:

 

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/moving-to-subscription/bd-p/2017

 

it seems that the latest autodesk business model is to charge victims much more for far less.

 

There's a backlash storm brewing...

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JoeVernice
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I was looking for the 2018 NWC exporter utility download and noticed the page has been "404" the past two days.

http://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/autodesk-navisworks-nwc-export-utility

JMV
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dgorsman
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@JoeVernice - confirmed, and that's not good.  Could be a technical problem on their side.  Just to be certain, see if there's a "report this" on the page so somebody is aware of it.

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JoeVernice
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@dgorsman- I couldn't find a "report this" on the page. In fact, I couldn't find anything on the Autodesk website that would point me in the right direction either. I tried their "virtual agent" AVA, which was no help at all. I guess I'll start a top level thread to call more attention to this issue.

 

Thanks,

 

JMV

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JoeVernice
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@dgorsman- I received a quick response in "Installation & Licensing", a new download link was posted:

 

http://www.autodesk.com/products/navisworks/3d-viewers

 

They are looking into the original link.

 

JMV

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