During the project phase NavisWorks is used to make the 3D models of the project available to the project team. By using NavisWorks the project team can experience the project “before it’s real”. However, a project is more than just 3D models; each and every component has its own properties, specification, drawings and even photos. Autodesk NavisWorks normally uses so called Property Panes to make this supplementary information available for the user. But the main issue here is that the available information is strongly depending on the user that has put the information in to the model. The actual required information, used for Design Reviews, purchasing components and eventually for maintenance is stored in most cases in a different location. Most companies store this information, procedures, lists and other data in a Database (.MDB, SQL, Oracle, Etc.) which is normally not available for everyone, but very much required to make the project to a success.

DataManager for Autodesk NavisWorks offers you the possibility to achieve this link, which will result in an even larger added value of your 3D model during project phase. All necessary information is within reach, which allows you to manage your project during design, build and maintenance.

DataManager offers capabilities such as navigating through your model using the Database information (like Tags or description). It instantly shows the information belonging to the selected model. DataManager is equipped with an easy to use but powerful user interface, therefore it can be used by all project team members without having to follow days of training to understand the benefits and functionalities of this solution.

DataManager is a perfect addition to the known BIM concept, DataManager instantly makes component and project information available without having to create complex links. It’s easy and powerful, you navigate from your Database to your model and from your model to the Database information, you can even open linked external documents straight from your 3D model. Using DataManager makes your projects transparent and offers you direct access to your component information.