Turn Autodesk Navisworks models into structured AVEVA E3D models
Use the information contained in a federated Navisworks model to create an E3D model. Your teams can then inspect, enrich, and evolve it.
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How can a Navisworks model become usable AVEVA E3D data?
Moving a model into a new engineering environment often means choosing between a quick transfer and data that teams can genuinely use. Traditional methods rarely deliver both.
The usual approaches
IFC export and generic primitives
An IFC import displays the geometry and retains some model properties. The elements remain generic: they do not become native E3D objects that teams can edit, include in deliverables, or synchronize to their standards.
Manual remodelling
Manual remodelling recreates the elements and re-enters their data in E3D. It is time-consuming, costly, and must be repeated whenever the Navisworks model changes.
ModelSwap: a structured conversion workflow
ModelSwap applies your conversion rules to create native, structured AVEVA E3D objects. It retains useful Navisworks data and aligns the result with your modelling standards.
How ModelSwap works
ModelSwap maps source geometry and data to native AVEVA E3D objects according to your project standards.
Conversion disciplines and outcomes in AVEVA E3D
Civil
Expected outcomeWalls, slabs, and other civil elements rebuilt as intelligent E3D objects such as STWALL, GWALL, and FLOOR.
Structural
Expected outcomeStructural steel rebuilt as GENSEC members, aligned with the required specifications.
Electrical
Expected outcomeCable routes converted to native cable trays (PIPE) or cable ways (CWAY).
Piping
Expected outcomePiping rebuilt as native PIPE elements with the appropriate specification.
HVAC
Expected outcomeDuctwork rebuilt as native HVAC elements with the applicable specifications.
Equipment
Expected outcomeDepending on requirements, equipment imported as GENPRI with nozzles, or as primitives with nozzles.
Spaces
Expected outcomeVolumetric elements rebuilt as ROOM or AREADE.
| Discipline | Expected outcome |
|---|---|
Civil | Walls, slabs, and other civil elements rebuilt as intelligent E3D objects such as STWALL, GWALL, and FLOOR. |
Structural | Structural steel rebuilt as GENSEC members, aligned with the required specifications. |
Electrical | Cable routes converted to native cable trays (PIPE) or cable ways (CWAY). |
Piping | Piping rebuilt as native PIPE elements with the appropriate specification. |
HVAC | Ductwork rebuilt as native HVAC elements with the applicable specifications. |
Equipment | Depending on requirements, equipment imported as GENPRI with nozzles, or as primitives with nozzles. |
Spaces | Volumetric elements rebuilt as ROOM or AREADE. |