Issue:
Navisworks: When Opening Files produced in older versions. Plant 3D some silhouettes (Elbows, Curved Edges) do not show edges.
Causes:
Older version of the Navisworks files.
Solution:
Remove the existing Navisworks files and re-import the DWG files. The new file should show the edges as expected.
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Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.
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