Navisworks Manage
Created automatically when opening native design files; contains geometry and metadata.
is a comprehensive project review software used by architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals to coordinate models, analyze data, and simulate construction processes. Unlike modeling software like Revit, Navisworks is used to combine 3D models from various disciplines into a single "federated" model for holistic review. Core Capabilities Navisworks Manage
This is the live working file for a BIM coordinator. It does not contain 3D geometry; instead, it points to the original NWC files. If a designer updates a Revit model, the NWF file automatically reflects those changes upon refresh. It saves your clash tests, viewpoints, and markups. Navisworks Manage