Learn how to solve issues with the display of Custom Profiles in Navisworks by installing the appropriate Advance Steel Object Enabler. Correct representation of components is essential for the visual inspection and coordination of your models.
Prerequisites
- The SuCri Custom Profiles are displayed correctly in Advance Steel.
- You have access to the Autodesk Account Portal or the Autodesk Desktop App to download software extensions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Identify the version of your installed Advance Steel and Navisworks software (e.g., version 2026).
- Download the current Advance Steel Object Enabler that exactly matches your installed version.
- Close all running Autodesk applications.
- Perform the installation of the Object Enabler.
Expected Result: The enabler ensures that special Advance Steel objects (profiles, connections, custom parts) are correctly interpreted in Navisworks. - Restart Navisworks and reopen your model.
Expected Result: The profiles are now displayed as full solids instead of just wireframes.
Important Notes
- Version Consistency: It is essential to ensure that the version of the enabler matches the installed Advance Steel version (e.g., Advance Steel 2026 requires Object Enabler 2026).
- Updates: It is best to always install the Object Enabler directly along with the respective Advance Steel main version.
- Version Change: When switching software generations (e.g., from 2025 to 2026), the old version of the enabler should be uninstalled to avoid conflicts.
Troubleshooting
- Components Remain Wireframes: Check the Navisworks options under File Readers -> DWG/DXF to see if the Render Type is set correctly and if the DWG load options are using the installed enabler.
- Download Sources: Enablers can be obtained directly via the Autodesk Website or the Autodesk Access App (formerly Desktop App).