OmniClass for Navisworks

OmniClass for Navisworks

Using Navisworks? You need OmniClass classifications to tag models, organize families, and structure BIM data.

The Construction Standard provides licensed OmniClass access through CSI Dynamic Standards — with current classifications for Navisworks integration.

How Navisworks Users Need OmniClass

Navisworks users need OmniClass to tag model elements with lifecycle classifications, organize families and assemblies by OmniClass structure, generate schedules and keynotes using OmniClass organization, and export BIM data with OmniClass classifications for handover.

The Problem with Hardcoded OmniClass Data in Navisworks

Many Navisworks users try to hardcode OmniClass classifications directly into Navisworks. This creates problems:

• Navisworks families with stale data — OmniClass is updated regularly by CSI; families with hardcoded classifications from older editions propagate errors across every project
• No edition tracking — When OmniClass updates, Navisworks users don't know which families need updating or what changed
• Coordination failures — When different Navisworks users reference different OmniClass editions, coordination breaks down

Licensed OmniClass Access for Navisworks Users

The Construction Standard provides licensed access to OmniClass through CSI Dynamic Standards. Navisworks users get:

• Always-current classifications — Look up current OmniClass classifications before tagging families, know which edition applies to your project, and see what changed between editions
• Cross-references — Cross-reference OmniClass to MasterFormat sections (for specification alignment) and connect OmniClass to UniFormat elements (for building element tagging)
• Searchable lookup — Search by table number, code, or keyword, browse the full OmniClass hierarchy, and bookmark frequently-used classifications for Navisworks work

Get Started with OmniClass for Navisworks

The Construction Standard provides licensed access to CSI Dynamic Standards — including OmniClass, through the platform. Navisworks users get current, authorized OmniClass data for BIM classification.