June 11, 2010

Autodesk Revit Tips - Fix Navisworks File Exporter Errors

From Autodesk Revit Architecture Services & Support:

In Revit, the Navisworks File Exporter is grayed out on the ribbon menu
ID: TS15175410

Issue
When you attempt to access the Navisworks exporter from the Revit > Add-ins > External Tools menu option, the Navisworks 2011/2010 option is grayed out and unusable.

Solution
In order for the exporters to be selectable and usable in Revit, you need to ensure the following:

1.) You are in a 3d view of your model

2.) You do not have a building tool selected (press escape to exit out of any active tool)

Now, when you click Revit > Add-ins > External Tools, the Navisworks 2010/2011 option should be available for use.

When you attempt to use the Navisworks exporter in Revit, a “localization” error displays.
ID: TS15175458
Issue
When you attempt to access the Navisworks exporter from the Revit > Add-ins > External Tools menu option, a “localization” error displays and the export does not occur.

Solution
Occasionally, the Revit exporter does not initialize properly during installation. A repair of the exporter should correct the issue.

For detailed steps to repair the exporter, click here.


Applies to:
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2011
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2010
Autodesk® NavisWorks® Manage 2009
Autodesk® Navisworks® Review 2010
Autodesk® NavisWorks® Review 2009
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2011
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2010
Autodesk® NavisWorks® Simulate 2009
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010
Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2011
Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010