Autodesk Navisworks Services & Support

Objects displayed as proxy graphics in AutoPLANT file

Published date: 2008-Sep-25
ID: TS1089631

Applies to:
Autodesk® NavisWorks® Manage 2009

Issue

When you opened an AutoPLANT file in Autodesk® NavisWorks®, you noticed that objects were displayed as proxy graphics (wireframe geometry) and object properties were missing.

Solution

In NavisWorks 2009.1, performance has been improved by using Bentley DWG files. If you have not yet upgraded to NavisWorks 2009.1, you will need to request a NavisWorks 2009.1 disk from Autodesk. Note: NavisWorks 2009.1 is not available as a download.

After you have upgraded to NavisWorks 2009.1, follow these steps:

  1. Download and install the most recently released Bentley Object Enablers, which are available from the Bentley support website.
  2. Start NavisWorks.
  3. Click Tools menu > Global Options.
  4. In the Options Editor, click File Readers menu > DWG/DXF/SAT.
  5. From the DWG Loader Version drop-down menu, select the appropriate DWG year.
  6. Set the Render Type to Shaded.
  7. Exit NavisWorks.
  8. Start NavisWorks.
  9. Delete any NWC files that are associated with your DWG file.
  10. Open the DWG file.

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