Vcad continues to innovate in the BIM sector with a new template dedicated to clash detection management, perfectly integrating data from Navisworks into a clear and accessible format. This template does not replace Navisworks’ native functionalities but extends them, improving presentation and simplifying access to essential information.
From Navisworks to Vcad: An Enhanced Integration
Navisworks is a well-established tool for detecting clashes in BIM models, offering functionalities that allow users to analyze, group, and resolve conflicts. However, creating detailed and visually comprehensible reports often requires manual intervention, such as exporting data to Excel or capturing static images of the 3D model.
The new Vcad Power BI template overcomes these limitations thanks to the automatic generation of reports, transforming Navisworks clash detection data into an interactive document rich in images, technical information, and key statistics. This combination not only improves report clarity and usability but also enhances team collaboration and data sharing, ensuring centralized access to information and facilitating decision-making.
Improvements of the New Template
Detailed 3D Visualizations: The report includes images of clashes extracted directly from Navisworks, highlighting the involved elements with distinctive colors. These visualizations simplify the understanding of conflicts and help quickly identify problem areas.
Improved Data Organization: Clashes are organized into tables containing detailed information such as status (“new,” “resolved,” “approved”), assigned personnel, detection date, and overlap distance. This format helps teams monitor progress and quickly identify priorities.
Integration of Object Details: Each clash is accompanied by specific information on the involved objects, including GUID, element names, types, and source files. This level of detail simplifies problem resolution directly within BIM models.
Statistical Summary Dashboard: An integrated dashboard provides an immediate overview of clash statuses in the project. Users can view the total number of clashes, resolved, approved, and pending ones, facilitating overall management.
Handling Large Volumes of Clashes: Compared to previous reports, the new Vcad template has been tested with over 80,000 clashes without experiencing slowdowns or performance issues. This data management capability makes it a reliable tool even for highly complex projects with numerous clashes.
Using Markers with APS
The template leverages Autodesk Platform Services (APS) for interactive marker usage. By hovering the mouse over a marker, users can view an image extracted directly from Navisworks, clearly showing the area affected by the clash. This functionality significantly enhances speed and accuracy in identifying clashes, making the review process more intuitive and efficient.
Comparison with the Previous Template
Compared to the traditional template presented here, the new Vcad template stands out for:
Image Integration: 3D visualizations of clashes, extracted directly from Navisworks, make reports visually clearer and more useful.
Data Organization: Technical data and statistics are presented in a more structured and intuitive way, improving information accessibility.
Handling Large Volumes of Clashes: The ability to process thousands of clashes seamlessly is a significant advantage over traditional methods.
Interactivity with APS Markers: The ability to quickly identify clashes through interactive images greatly enhances the user experience.
Conclusion
The new Vcad template represents a significant step forward in clash management for BIM projects.
By leveraging Navisworks data and enriching it with advanced reporting functionalities, Vcad offers a powerful tool to enhance collaboration and efficiency in complex projects. Learn more by watching the explanatory video below, where we showcase in detail the functionalities and advantages of this innovative template.
