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    Question AutoCAD Transparencies not automatically shown in Navis???

    The title says it all.

    I often adjust transparencies for various electrical objects within AutoCAD. These objects are typically for clearance zones, or maybe a clear light fixture cover.

    When I open the DWG in Navisworks, the transparencies are not carrying over. Has anyone been able to automate this without re-layering and creating an appearance profile for that layer?

    Thanks,
    Shawn

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    Default Re: AutoCAD Transparencies not automatically shown in Navis???

    I'm not certain that you can. "Transparency" is a different concept in the two applications, unless you are talking Autodesk material settings. Might make a good feature request.

    Edit: if you are consistent with the application of transparency, color, and other appearances you could try the appearance profiler.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD Transparencies not automatically shown in Navis???

    That's what I was afraid of. I was hoping it was a simple check box I wasn't seeing somewhere.

    As for the Appearance Profiler, I was trying to avoid that. For equipment clearances, it usually works. However, for light fixtures, I typically make a block out of each fixture type. All objects are layer '0' with some forced properties when required (lamps are yellow and transparent, clear colors are white and transparent, etc.). I could if I REALLY needed to, but there's no true need for me at this point since I can create my own workaround, just a "nice to have" feature.

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