Infraworks does not have a simple export to DWF. I came across this workflow because at the last minute some needed a model in a file format that was small and simple to use. A presentation with a 3d model of the proposed building works vs 50 slides, I know which one I rather see.
The short video below is a work flow that I've used to export Infraworks to DWF, with the help of 3ds MAX.
Key workflow points
- Exporting is done by sending the model to 3ds MAX by the send to 3ds function. (3ds need to be installed on the PC for the function to be available)
- 3ds MAX now has the selected region of the model and exporting dwf is as simple as export to dwf.
Navisworks has never had a simple work flow of adding surface imagery without the use of 3ds Max. Infraworks add a easy.
The short video below is a work flow that I've used to export Infraworks (before R4, in R4 the DDS texture mapping has been resolved) to Navisworks, with the help of a image convert like xnconvert
Key workflow points
- Exporting is done by FBX as there is no direct export from Infraworks to Navisworks.
- The FBX file when appended to Navisworks create a folder with all the associated images
- The associated images need to be converted from .DDS to .JPEG and remapped when appending the .nwc.
Navisworks need to have the follwing setting set for the images to be processed.
- Ensure that the Convert Textures is checked.
Another setting is to have the on which general Navisworks will prompt you to turn on. Is Presenter (OpenGL).
