MicroStation 3D solids are not displayed in the Navisworks model


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:CONNECT
 Environment:N\A
 Area:Interchange
 Subarea:General

Problem

Parametric solid does not show up in Navisworks model. However, a simple solid show up in Navisworks model.

Solution

Starting from the premise that is currently not possible export DGN to NWD in MicroStation CONNECT Edition (see wiki below), the User may decide to bypass this by importing first the DGN to AutoCAD then to DWF.

This solution may make parametric solids not fully visible in Navisworks.

Exporting to NWD in MicroStation CONNECT Edition

To make 3D elements visible in Navisworks, it is necessary to convert them first to surfaces through the MicroStation Drop Element tool (see wiki below).

How to convert a Feature Solid to a Smart Solid or Surfaced

See Also

Import/Export Third Party File Formats - CONNECT Edition