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Model editing with Navisworks


The download and installation of the Navisworks app is described in the following article: Installing the Navisworks app.


Advantage of the Navisworks app

With the Navisworks app, project content such as model tasks can be viewed from buildagil and associated model views can be opened directly in Navisworks. The Navisworks app enables access to buildagil directly in Navisworks itself. This means that model adjustments can be made efficiently, as the appropriate sections do not have to be searched for manually. Once the app is installed, the Navisworks app can be opened via the menu bar and the Registration can be made on buildagil.


As the role is still being introduced and can therefore be used buildagil in Navisworks, the Preview version must be activated.



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Settings

To define the position of a Navisworks model and enable coordination with other programs, the survey point must be set in the project. The settings can also be opened via the "buildagil" menu bar. You can choose between "Global coordinates", "Model coordinates" and "User-defined transformation".


In Navisworks, the project coordinate settings are saved to the user. If a different coordinate origin is used in two projects, these settings are overwritten in each case.



Model coordinates:

Fixed zero point (0,0,0) of the coordinate system in the Navisworks project. This remains unchanged for the entire duration of the project.


Global coordinates:

Reference point for determining the exact position and height of the model in the real world. Important for cooperation with other programs that also use a global reference point.


User-defined transformation:

The coordinate origin for the project can be defined manually.


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Editing models and model tasks

Models and CAD files such as NWD or IFC files that are saved on buildagil can be opened directly from the documents in Navisworks. Further information can be found in the following article: Opening documents in local programs. The Navisworks app can then be opened and used to access all project content on buildagil. Further information on navigation in the Navisworks app can be found in the following article: Navigation apps. Via the "Project" tab, all model tasks of the project can be opened and displayed in a list.



Model views from buildagil can be opened directly in Navisworks. The corresponding model view is automatically displayed in Navisworks.


In order for the model view to be displayed in Navisworks, the model must be open in Navisworks in the 3D view.



The model from buildagil can be displayed directly next to the model in Navisworks. In addition, all model tasks and associated model views can be accessed.



With the OneDrive synchronization exports of IFC and PDF files can be saved directly to buildagil.


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Updated on: 21/01/2026