Solibri does not open NWD files. Convert the .nwd to IFC4 (here, free), then open the IFC in Solibri — it reads IFC natively for model checking, clash and coordination.
Solibri is an openBIM tool: it lives on IFC. An NWD is the one thing it can't ingest — so convert it first.
How to open an NWD in Solibri
- Convert the NWD to IFC above — free, one file, nothing to install.
- In Solibri, File → Open Model and pick the converted
.ifc(or add it to a federated model). - Run your rulesets, clash and coordination on it as you would any IFC.
Convert your NWD to IFC for Solibri
Free, no Navisworks — then open the IFC in Solibri directly.
OPEN THE CONVERTER ▸What comes across
IFC4 Design Transfer — every element an IfcBuildingElementProxy with its geometry and Navisworks properties, correctly placed. Solibri sees the elements, their properties and the spatial structure. Full detail: convert NWD to IFC.
Why the conversion is needed
Solibri is IFC-native and has no NWD reader; Navisworks has no IFC export (why). Converting the NWD directly bridges the two without a Navisworks seat.
FAQ
Can Solibri open NWD files?
No. Solibri reads IFC. Convert the NWD to IFC first, then open it in Solibri.
Is the converted IFC good for Solibri model checking?
Yes — it carries geometry and properties as IFC4, which Solibri's rulesets and clash detection read directly.
Do I need Navisworks?
No. The conversion runs in the browser with no Autodesk software.