For this demo, I am going to use the Gatehouse sample file that ships with Navisworks 2018. You can find the files C:Program FilesAutodeskNavisworks Manage 2018SamplesGatehouse. If you have a newer or older version of Navisworks, the process basically works the same.
The Process
In order to connect an external data source such as an Excel spreadsheet or an Access database to a Navisworks model, we need to configure a DataTools within Navisworks. We will then be configuring the database connection. When working with the DataTools in Navisworks, there are a few very important rules to keep in mind. If you are using a 32-bit workstation, then you need to utilize the 32-bit ODBC drivers. 64-bit workstations need to utilize 64-bit ODBC drivers. It is also important to note, that the link to Navisworks is one way. Data can be linked and viewed inside of Navisworks, but the data can’t be updated within Navisworks.
My workstations are all Windows 10 64-bit workstations. My PC’s are…
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