NWD file: How to open? The best software for opening nwd files

NWD

NavisWorks snapshot

File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Files with nwd extension can be found as snapshots created in NavisWorks. These files are made from nwf format using the publish function.

What is nwd file?

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: November 21, 2023

File extension nwd is probably best known for its use in NavisWorks software.

NaviWorks Publisher creates compressed and secure NavisWorks .nwd review files that are faithful to the original native 3D data from which they are created. These files are very small, as they compress the CAD data by up to 80% of the original size.

NWD format is essentially a snapshot of NWF format at the time of Publishing. It saves all the geometry, overrides, transforms, viewpoints, clash data, everything. Once saved, you can not go back to NWF.

To publish an NWD snapshot use the Output Tab → Publish → NWD.

NWD format is not backwards compatible, which means you cannot open newer version of an .nwd file in older NavisWorks program. However NavisWorks is able to save to two previous versions of the format.

How to open nwd file?

Autodesk NaviWorks can work with *.nwd files and open them.

How to convert nwd file?

Use compatible apps to convert *.nwd files to other formats.

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