JetStream (software)
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JetStream is a 3D design review package for Microsoft Windows.
Used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages (such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD
, and MicroStation
) JetStream allows users to open and combine 3D models, navigate around them in real-time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.
JetStream, was originally created by Sheffield, UK
based developer NavisWorks (a subsidiary of Lightwork Design) however NavisWorks was purchased by Autodesk
for $25 million in cash, on June 1, 2007.
Additional packages are supported through exporters:
NavisWorks also regularly distributes 'point releases' to its customers that address bugs and add support for new file formats.
Used primarily in construction industries to complement 3D design packages (such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design and drafting in both 2D and 3D. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. First released in December 1982, AutoCAD was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers, notably the IBM PC...
, and MicroStation
Microstation
MicroStation is a CAD software product for 2- and 3-dimensional design and drafting, developed and sold by Bentley Systems. The latest versions of the software are released solely for Microsoft Windows operating systems, but historically MicroStation was available for Macintosh platforms and a...
) JetStream allows users to open and combine 3D models, navigate around them in real-time and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances the package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing.
JetStream, was originally created by Sheffield, UK
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
based developer NavisWorks (a subsidiary of Lightwork Design) however NavisWorks was purchased by Autodesk
Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries. The company was founded in 1982 by John Walker, a coauthor of the first versions of the company's...
for $25 million in cash, on June 1, 2007.
Components
JetStream is built around a core module called Roamer and has a number of plug-in modules that can be purchased separately.- Roamer - The core part of JetStream allows users to open models from a range of 3D design and laser scan formats and combine them into a single 3D model. Users can then navigate around the model in real-time and add review the model with a range of mark-up tools.
- Publisher - This plug-in allows users to publish the complete 3D model into a single nwd file that can be freely opened by anyone using Freedom, a free viewer.
- Clash Detective - A plug-in to enable interference detection. This means users can select parts of the model and look for places where the geometry conflicts. This is for finding faults in the design.
- Presenter - With Presenter users can apply materials and lighting to the model and produce photorealistic images and animations
- TimeLiner - Adds 4D simulation so the user can link geometry to times and dates and to simulate the construction or demolition of the model over time. Also links with project scheduling software (Such as Microsoft Project or Primavera products) to import task data.
- RVM Reader - Adds the ability to load .rvm and associated .rvs files generated by AVEVA Plant Design Management System (PDMS).
File format support
JetStream is most notable for its support of a wide range of competing design packages. Formats natively supported include:- NavisWorks - .nwd .nwf .nwc
- AutoCADAutoCADAutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design and drafting in both 2D and 3D. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. First released in December 1982, AutoCAD was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers, notably the IBM PC...
- .dwg .dxf - MicroStationMicrostationMicroStation is a CAD software product for 2- and 3-dimensional design and drafting, developed and sold by Bentley Systems. The latest versions of the software are released solely for Microsoft Windows operating systems, but historically MicroStation was available for Macintosh platforms and a...
- .dgn .prp .prw (As of V 5.5 DGN v8 is not supported natively.) - 3D Studio - .3ds .prj
- ASCIIASCIIThe American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a character-encoding scheme based on the ordering of the English alphabet. ASCII codes represent text in computers, communications equipment, and other devices that use text...
Laser File - .asc .txt - DWFDesign Web FormatDesign Web Format is a secure file format developed by Autodesk for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data to anyone who needs to view, review, or print design files...
- .dwf - FaroFaro-Places:*Faro District, in the Algarve, southern Portugal.**Faro Municipality, in the Algarve, southern Portugal.**Faro, Portugal, main city in Faro district.**Faro Airport in Faro, Portugal .**Roman Catholic Diocese of Faro, in Faro, Portugal....
- .fls .fws .iQscan .iQmod .iQwsp - IFCIndustry Foundation ClassesThe Industry Foundation Classes data model is intended to describe building and construction industry data.It is a neutral and open specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors...
- .ifc - IGESIGESThe Initial Graphics Exchange Specification is a file format which defines a vendor neutral data format that allows the digital exchange of information among Computer-aided design systems....
- .igs .iges - Informatix - .man .cv7
- InventorAutodesk InventorAutodesk Inventor, developed by U.S.-based software company Autodesk, is 3D mechanical solid modeling design software for creating 3D digital prototypes used in the design, visualization and simulation of products...
- .ipt .iam .ipj - Leica - .pts .ptx
- Riegl - .3dd
- RVMRVMRVM can refer to:* Royal Victorian Medal * Relevance vector machine* Religious of the Virgin Mary* Reference Verification Methodology * Reverse vending machine* Rostral ventromedial medulla...
- .rvm (Requires additional license) - SketchUpSketchUpSketchUp is a 3D modeling program marketed by Google and designed for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineers as well as filmmakers, game developers,...
- .skp - STEPISO 10303ISO 10303 is an ISO standard for the computer-interpretable representation and exchange of product manufacturing information. Its official title is: Automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange...
- .stp .step - STLSTL (file format)STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. This file format is supported by many other software packages; it is widely used for rapid prototyping and computer-aided manufacturing. STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three dimensional...
- .stl - VRMLVRMLVRML is a standard file format for representing 3-dimensional interactive vector graphics, designed particularly with the World Wide Web in mind...
- .wrl .wrz - Z+FZ+F UKZ+F are suppliers of high-speed accurate phase-based laser measurement and scanning systems. The company supplies laser scanning hardware, software and scanning services capturing high resolution data...
- .zfc .zfs
Additional packages are supported through exporters:
- RevitRevitAutodesk Revit Architecture often referred to as simply Revit is a Building Information Modeling software developed by Autodesk. It allows the user to design with both parametric 3D modeling and 2D drafting elements...
- MicroStationMicrostationMicroStation is a CAD software product for 2- and 3-dimensional design and drafting, developed and sold by Bentley Systems. The latest versions of the software are released solely for Microsoft Windows operating systems, but historically MicroStation was available for Macintosh platforms and a...
(Greater file fidelity than the native file reader) - 3DS Max
- ArchiCADArchiCADArchiCAD is an architectural BIM CAD software for Macintosh and Windows developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft. ArchiCAD offers specialized solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors,...
Version history
The product was originally called NavisWorks (the same name as the company that developed it) however the name gradually migrated to JetStream.- NavisWorks
- NavisWorks 2
- NavisWorks 3
- NavisWorks JetStream
- JetStream v5
- NavisWorks 2009
- NavisWorks 2009.1
- NavisWorks 2010
- NavisWorks 2011
NavisWorks also regularly distributes 'point releases' to its customers that address bugs and add support for new file formats.