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Basic information about NWD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NWD（*.NWD or *.nwd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the NWD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the NWD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NWD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NWD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NWD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NWD file?
  • How to open a NWD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NWD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NWD file?
  • How to convert NWD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NWD file format?


1.Detail information about NWD file extension: Navisworks Document

File type Navisworks Document Category CAD Files
Developer Autodesk File format Binary
Description NWD file is a Navisworks Document developed by Autodesk. CAD file created by Navisworks, a program used for reviewing and simulating architectural designs; contains CAD models, camera viewpoints, animations, and user comments; used for presentations and for showing clashes between CAD designs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NWD files

Windows		 Autodesk Navisworks
JetStream Roamer
ProjectDox



How to convert NWD files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for NWD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve NWD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

NWD to NWF


How to convert another files to NWD file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to NWD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to NWD conversion, you may use the option.

NWF to NWD


Can't open a NWD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.NWD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the NWD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NWD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of NWD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a NWD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NWD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a NWD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the NWD file is damaged.
  • Whether the NWD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the NWD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the NWD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the NWD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a NWD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a NWD file.

If the NWD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.