The myth that "BIM is for the office, prints are for the field" is dead. With modern solutions, you put the coordinated, clashed, and fully intelligent model into the hands of the people who actually build the project. Download the app, publish an NWD, and walk your site today. Your rework budget will thank you.
For years, Navisworks was the "heavy lifter" kept in the trailer or the office. It handled massive files that would crash a standard tablet. The shift to mobile wasn't about cramming the whole engine onto an iPad; it was about democratizing the data The Problem:
Autodesk acquired Navisworks in 2007. By 2012, they launched – a cloud-based collaboration service with a mobile app (iOS and Android). naviswork mobile
You can "heart" or download specific models to your device, ensuring you can still navigate the 3D space in a concrete basement with zero Wi-Fi. Clash Management: You don't run the clash test on your phone, but you
Setting up between Navisworks and the cloud. Comparing BIM 360 vs. Autodesk Construction Cloud features. The myth that "BIM is for the office,
If you are a:
: Upload the coordinated .nwd file to Autodesk Docs or BIM 360 . Sync : Open the ACC Mobile App on an iPad or Android tablet. Your rework budget will thank you
For teams deep in the Autodesk
Field crews can navigate complex 3D models using intuitive touch gestures. You can hide/isolate elements (like ductwork or piping) to see exactly what needs to be installed behind a wall or above a ceiling. 2. Issue Tracking & BIM Coordination If a "clash" or error is found on-site: Create an directly on the 3D model. Attach a photo from the mobile device camera.
files from Navisworks to the cloud, and the mobile app handles the viewing. How it Works Today