Publish a Model to Procore with the Navisworks® Plugin

Coordinated models are often stuck in the office, accessible only to BIM teams on desktop computers. Publishing models to a Procore project's Models tool connects office staff with field personnel. This gives field teams mobile access to the models, helping them reduce installation errors and boost productivity.

• Required User Permissions: You need both:

  • Models (Project): 'Admin' permissions

  • Drawings (Project): 'Read Only' permissions higher (required to add and map 2D drawings)

• Additional Information:

  • File Format: You can only publish .NWD or .NWF files from Navisworks®.

  • File Size: Model files uploaded via the Procore BIM Plugin must not exceed 5GB.

• Download and Install the Procore BIM Plugin

• In your Navisworks® model:

  • To publish specific areas or views, ensure you Add a Section Box in Navisworks® before publishing.

  • 'Section Planes' are not supported and will not be published

Set Up Model Info & Preferences

1. Open your model in Navisworks®.

2. Click the Procore tab to use the Procore BIM Plugin.

3. Click Publish to open the Models window.

4. In the Models window, choose one option:

   • Publish a new model: Click New Model.

   • Publish new version of an existing model: Hover over the model in the list and click Publish Version.

5. Enter information about the model as follows:

   • For a new model: Enter the Model Name.

   • For an existing model: Keep the existing name.

6. Select the model's Status from the list:

   • Coordination: For reference only. Not approved for construction.

   • Construction: Fully coordinated and approved for field installation and layout.

   • As-Built: Updated to reflect final, field-verified conditions.

7. Select the Automatic Revisions box to automatically publish a new revision when a new version is updated.

8. Set your 2D mapping:

   • Map Drawings: Click Next. This is a required step.

   • Publish: Click Save Changes.

Configure Model Views & Viewpoints

1. Set the Home Viewpoint. This is the model's default starting view and thumbnail image. For best results and easy navigation, choose a clear, general overview of the project.

2. Set the initial viewpoint:

   1. In the viewer, navigate the model to your desired starting position.

   2. Click Add.

   3. Click Save to confirm.

3. Optional: Update an existing viewpoint:

   1. Navigate the model to the new position.

   2. Click Edit.

   3. Click Save to apply the changes.

4. Optional: Add or remove any saved views from Navisworks® to make them available in Procore:

   1. Add a saved view:

      1. Click Add.

      2. Mark the checkbox next to each view you want to upload.

      3. Click Add to confirm your selections.

   2. Optional: Remove a saved view:

      1. Click the delete (x) icon next to the viewpoint.

Add & Align 2D Drawings

1. Add a 2D Sheet:

   1. On the Map Drawings to Model screen, make a selection from the dropdown menu for each of the following required fields:

      • Level. Select a location level from the drop-down menu.

      • Drawing Area. Select a drawing area from the drop-down menu.

      • Drawings. Select the relevant drawing(s).

2. Click Next.

3. Map the 2D Sheet to the Model to align aligns the 2D drawing with the 3D model with reference points.

   1. Select reference points on the 3D model:

      1. Click Map Model to begin.

      2. Select two reference points on the 3D model. The points will be labeled 'A' and 'B'.

      3. To clear the selected points, click Reset All.

      4. When satisfied with the points, click Save.

   2. Select matching points on the 2D drawing(s):

      1. Click Map Drawings to begin selecting points on the drawing(s).

      2. Select the same two reference points on the 2D drawing that correspond to points 'A' and 'B' from the model.

         • The rest of the selected drawings will be automatically mapped
           Note: Reference points are saved automatically, but reviewing the drawing turns the checkmark blue.
           

           

      3. To clear your selected points, click Reset All.

      4. To clear the selected points on one drawing, select the drawing and click Reset Mapping.

      5. Click Save to confirm the points.

   3. Click Done Mapping when finished.

   4. Click Save Changes.

Select Processing Method & Publish

Before clicking Publish, choose how you want Procore to process your model data