Properties of Navisworks

[elinaiskhakova]

Why are property sets visible in Navisworks properties but not style property sets?

[alexlibrelon · Accepted solution]

In Autodesk Navisworks, property sets and style property sets serve different purposes, which is why they may have different visibility in the properties window.

Property sets in Navisworks are used to define and manage custom properties associated with objects in a project. These properties can include information such as material, manufacturer, cost, or any other relevant data. Property sets are visible in the properties window because they provide a way to view and edit the custom properties assigned to objects, allowing users to access and manage data associated with the project.

On the other hand, style property sets are specific to certain object types and are used to define the visual representation or graphical style of those objects. Style property sets are associated with object appearance settings like color, transparency, line style, and other visual attributes. However, these style properties are typically managed separately in Navisworks, often through the Appearance tab or the Appearance Profiler tool.

The reason why style property sets are not visible in the properties window is that they are primarily focused on defining the visual representation of objects rather than managing data properties. Navisworks provides a separate interface or tool specifically dedicated to managing and configuring the visual styles of objects using style property sets.

So, while property sets provide a way to manage custom data properties in the properties window, style property sets are usually managed through different means to control the visual appearance of objects in Navisworks.