[Back to Blog](/blog) # ODA Releases Navisworks Export Open Design Alliance March 21, 2022 [\#BimNv](/blog/tag/bimnv) [\#News](/blog/tag/news) #### Export Navisworks files from any application on any platform **Scottsdale, AZ: March 23, 2022** – Open Design Alliance (ODA), provider of complete interoperability solutions for CAD and BIM, announced the availability of export support for Autodesk® Navisworks® files from its BimNv SDK (Software Development Kit). BimNv SDK is an independent, standalone solution for reading, visualizing and creating Autodesk Navisworks files. “Our new export capability supports the creation of Navisworks files with no dependencies on the native Navisworks application,” said Neil Peterson, ODA President. “We offer C++ and .NET APIs, and our solution is available on Windows, Mac and Linux. “Client applications can create Navisworks files from arbitrary 3D geometry, or from Autodesk® Revit®, IFC, DGN or DWG models. Models of different formats can also be combined prior to export, for example a Revit model and an IFC model can be combined into a single view, and then saved as a Navisworks file. It’s a convenient, powerful and flexible solution.” ![ifc](/files/inline-images/ifc_1_1.png)IFC file ![navisworks](/files/inline-images/navisworks%20final.png)Navisworks file created by ODA BimNv SDK from an IFC model Navisworks export from BimNv supports the following features: - Full set of Navisworks geometry - Model hierarchy - Object properties - Materials **Availability and Pricing** Navisworks export is available in BimNv version 23.1 and later. BimNv is an optional component available for purchase by Sustaining and higher level ODA members. Pricing for ODA memberships and components can be found at [opendesign.com/pricing](https://www.opendesign.com/pricing). **About Open Design Alliance** ODA develops complete interoperability solutions for CAD and BIM. Our SDKs provide data access, creation, visualization, web collaboration and publishing for a wide range of engineering file formats. ODA is supported by more than 1200 member companies, including software developers, manufacturers, government entities, AEC firms, major retailers and other organizations spread across every engineering discipline. **Contact Information** Open Design Alliance Email: Web: [www.opendesign.com](https://www.opendesign.com/) Tel: [+1 602 263 7666](tel://+16022637666/) Twitter : [@realOpenDesign](https://twitter.com/realopendesign) LinkedIn : YouTube : 10115 E Bell Road, Suite 107 #447 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Autodesk, Revit and Navisworks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and other countries. ## Get started today **Try ODA software free for 60 days. No risk, no credit card required.** [Try for Free](https://www.opendesign.com/free-trial)