I cannot open a 2015 Revit model in Navisworks 2016

[eadkins73]

I have a model in Revit 2015.  I would like to view it in Navisworks Simulate 2016.  I get an error when I open it directly through Navisworks (even though the workflow is supposed to work this way).  I have my designer Save a nwd file but only part of the model comes in even though everything is turned on. I have Revit Structure 2016 on my machine and I can open the model and review it but this requires me making a copy and converting it to 2016 every time he changes it.  This is not ideal for many reasons.  Additionally, Revit Structure 2016, will not allow me to export a Navisworks file of any type.

1) How do I get Navisworks to work?

2) What is the tool to review Revit models if Navisworks is no longer supported?

[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Hi Ed

To be able to export nwc files from Revit you need to install Navisworks Exporter from this link:

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

Then you should see this option:

[eadkins73]

Thanks Rafal, I don't have those options in my Revit. How do I set that up?

[ennujozlagam]

@eadkins73 hello .You need to install the "Add-In Manager for Autodesk Revit.msi" that comes with the SDK.
It is in the "somewhere\Revit 2016 SDK\Add-In Manager" folder.

[Rafal.Gaweda]

Ed

Install Navisworks Exporter from the link I posted in post 2.

[eadkins73]

I did install that it still didn't work.  I am currently looking for the SDK thing suggested by the other poster.

[eadkins73]

Ok, I have tried both of those and it still isn't showing me the export option in the Add-in menu.