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Compare Navisworks points to points in an as-built file from the field, then filter and print or export report results.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
In Autodesk Point Layout for Navisworks, the Compare Points tool allows you to compare as-built field data against your model points.
00:12
This helps to identify any discrepancies in XYZ values, so that they can be addressed.
00:19
To access the Compare Points tool, with your model open in Navisworks, on the Add-ins tab of the ribbon, click Autodesk Point Layout.
00:31
Then, from the Point Layout dialog, click Compare Points.
00:37
In the Compare Point File to Drawing dialog, click Select File to Compare.
00:43
Navigate to the file to compare against the model.
00:47
Select the file, and then click Open.
00:51
The Compare Points dialog displays a report highlighting each point with differing XYZ values from the model,
00:58
showing the Model Point XYZ alongside the Field Pt XYZ value, as well as their differences.
01:06
Select a point in the report, and the model view zooms to the point.
01:12
You can also filter the report results by entering a description in the Filter field or by setting a value for the Default Location Tolerance.
01:22
Now, you can Print or Save this report.
01:26
You can also upload it to BIM 360 Field to link the report to an existing export file, issue, or task.
01:34
Click BIM 360 Field, and then select the project to link to.
01:40
In the BIM 360 Field Issue Editor you can enter descriptions, locations, due dates, and priority.
01:49
Then, you can either Export to Excel or Export to BIM 360 Field.
Video transcript
00:03
In Autodesk Point Layout for Navisworks, the Compare Points tool allows you to compare as-built field data against your model points.
00:12
This helps to identify any discrepancies in XYZ values, so that they can be addressed.
00:19
To access the Compare Points tool, with your model open in Navisworks, on the Add-ins tab of the ribbon, click Autodesk Point Layout.
00:31
Then, from the Point Layout dialog, click Compare Points.
00:37
In the Compare Point File to Drawing dialog, click Select File to Compare.
00:43
Navigate to the file to compare against the model.
00:47
Select the file, and then click Open.
00:51
The Compare Points dialog displays a report highlighting each point with differing XYZ values from the model,
00:58
showing the Model Point XYZ alongside the Field Pt XYZ value, as well as their differences.
01:06
Select a point in the report, and the model view zooms to the point.
01:12
You can also filter the report results by entering a description in the Filter field or by setting a value for the Default Location Tolerance.
01:22
Now, you can Print or Save this report.
01:26
You can also upload it to BIM 360 Field to link the report to an existing export file, issue, or task.
01:34
Click BIM 360 Field, and then select the project to link to.
01:40
In the BIM 360 Field Issue Editor you can enter descriptions, locations, due dates, and priority.
01:49
Then, you can either Export to Excel or Export to BIM 360 Field.
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