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  • Setting multiple PrimitiveTypes for Clash Testing via Navisworks API

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    By Naveen Kumar I’d like to delve into a specific aspect of clash testing: setting multiple PrimitiveTypes via Navisworks API. When dealing with clash testing in Navisworks, the ability to specify PrimitiveTypes for clash detection can significantly enhance the accuracy and relevance of clash results. By defining which geometric primitives (such as triangles, lines, or…

  • Navisworks 2024 SDK is posted

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    By Naveen Kumar Navisworks 2024 SDK has been posted on ADNOpen:  https://www.autodesk.com/developer-network/platform-technologies/navisworks Navisworks 2024 is built against .NET Framework 4.8, which means the application with NET API supports .NET Framework 4.8 and above. The program will need to be compiled by Visual Studio 2022 and .NET Framework 4.8 and above. In Navisworks 2024 API, We…

  • Setting AppearanceAsset properties of newly created Revit Material

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    By Naveen Kumar Question: One can change the AppearanceAsset properties of a UI-generated Revit material. However, the AppearanceAssetId value is null if the material is API-generated. The AppearanceAsset properties cannot be set for the material created by the API. Is it possible to modify or set the AppearanceAsset properties of an API-generated Material? Answer: Since…

  • Setting “Units and Transform” values via Navisworks API

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    By Naveen Kumar Question: I’m trying to modify the Model Units, Origin, Rotation, and scale values of each appended 3D model. Is it possible to change these values via Navisworks API?                                 Answer: Yes, it is possible to change these…

  • Setting Appearance Profiler dat file via Navisworks API

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    By Naveen Kumar Description: The Appearance Profiler allows you to set up custom appearance profiles based on sets (search and selection) and property values. You can use them to color-code objects in the model to differentiate system types and visually identify their status. It can be saved as .dat files and shared between other Autodesk…