Opening an NWD file in AutoCAD can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with the process. However, with the right steps, you can easily access and work with NWD files in AutoCAD. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of opening an NWD file in AutoCAD, step by step.
Step 1: Install Autodesk Navisworks
Before you can open an NWD file in AutoCAD, you need to have Autodesk Navisworks installed on your computer. If you don’t have it already, you can download and install it from the Autodesk website. Once installed, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Launch Autodesk Navisworks
To begin working with NWD files in AutoCAD, we first need to launch Autodesk Navisworks. Locate the program icon on your desktop or search for it in your start menu and click on it to open the software.
Step 3: Open the NWD File
In Autodesk Navisworks, go to the “File” menu at the top left corner of the screen and click on “Open”. A file explorer window will appear.
Navigate to the location where your NWD file is saved and select it. Click on “Open” to load the NWD file into Autodesk Navisworks.
Note: Ensure that you have necessary permissions to access and open the specific NWD file.
Step 4: Export as DWG
Now that we have successfully opened our NWD file in Autodesk Navisworks, we can proceed to export it as a DWG (AutoCAD) file format. Go to the “File” menu again and this time click on “Export”. A dialog box will pop up with various export options.
- Select Export Format: In this dialog box, make sure to select “AutoCAD DWG” as the export format. This will ensure that the NWD file is exported in a format compatible with AutoCAD.
- Specify Output File: Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the exported DWG file.
Give it a name and click on “Save”.
- Adjust Export Settings: Depending on your requirements, you may need to adjust some export settings such as units, layers, or object properties. Take a moment to review and modify these settings if necessary.
- Click on “OK”: Once you are satisfied with the export settings, click on the “OK” button to start the export process.
Step 5: Open the DWG File in AutoCAD
Now that we have successfully exported our NWD file as a DWG file, we can finally open it in AutoCAD.
- Launch AutoCAD: Locate the AutoCAD program icon on your desktop or search for it in your start menu. Click on it to open AutoCAD.
- Select “Open”: In AutoCAD, go to the “File” menu at the top left corner of the screen and click on “Open”.
- Navigate and Select: Navigate to the location where you saved your exported DWG file from Autodesk Navisworks.
Select it and click on “Open”.
- Edit and Modify: Congratulations! You have successfully opened your NWD file in AutoCAD. Now you can edit, modify, or work with it using AutoCAD’s powerful tools and features.
Opening an NWD file in AutoCAD may seem intimidating at first, but by following these simple steps, you can easily access and work with NWD files in AutoCAD. Remember to have Autodesk Navisworks installed on your computer, open the NWD file in Navisworks, export it as a DWG file, and then open the DWG file in AutoCAD. Take your time to familiarize yourself with the software and its tools to make the most out of your NWD files in AutoCAD.