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Import points from a CSV file using the Point Layout for Navisworks add-in.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
Point Layout for Navisworks is an add-in that enables the addition of point data to Autodesk Navisworks file formats.
00:11
Using Point Layout helps transfer design data to the job site, reducing manual errors and improving the accuracy of field layout tasks.
00:22
To add points to your Navisworks model, one of several options is to import a CSV file that was created in Revit or AutoCAD.
00:31
In Navisworks, once Autodesk Point Layout is installed, open the Add-ins tab on the ribbon.
00:39
Then, click Autodesk Point Layout.
00:43
From the Point Layout dialog, click Import Points.
00:48
The Import Location Points from File dialog opens.
00:52
If you choose to import from the cloud, you are prompted to enter your username and password.
00:59
You also need to specify whether the file is associated with an issue or a task,
01:05
select your project, and locate the task that contains your point file.
01:12
In this case, locate and import a CSV file directly from your device.
01:20
Ensure that your coordinate system and units are correctly set, then click OK.
01:26
A notification indicates the number of points imported into your project.
01:32
After clicking OK, the control points and any other points in your model are displayed.
Video transcript
00:03
Point Layout for Navisworks is an add-in that enables the addition of point data to Autodesk Navisworks file formats.
00:11
Using Point Layout helps transfer design data to the job site, reducing manual errors and improving the accuracy of field layout tasks.
00:22
To add points to your Navisworks model, one of several options is to import a CSV file that was created in Revit or AutoCAD.
00:31
In Navisworks, once Autodesk Point Layout is installed, open the Add-ins tab on the ribbon.
00:39
Then, click Autodesk Point Layout.
00:43
From the Point Layout dialog, click Import Points.
00:48
The Import Location Points from File dialog opens.
00:52
If you choose to import from the cloud, you are prompted to enter your username and password.
00:59
You also need to specify whether the file is associated with an issue or a task,
01:05
select your project, and locate the task that contains your point file.
01:12
In this case, locate and import a CSV file directly from your device.
01:20
Ensure that your coordinate system and units are correctly set, then click OK.
01:26
A notification indicates the number of points imported into your project.
01:32
After clicking OK, the control points and any other points in your model are displayed.
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