The export finishes, but the file is empty or has zero bytes.
Do not assume the latest exporter works with everything. Use this table: autodesk navisworks exporter download
| Navisworks Version | Compatible Exporter Version | Works with Revit | Works with AutoCAD | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Navisworks 2025 | Exporters 2025 | Revit 2025 | AutoCAD 2025 | | Navisworks 2024 | Exporters 2024 | Revit 2024, 2023, 2022* | AutoCAD 2024 | | Navisworks 2023 | Exporters 2023 | Revit 2023, 2022 | AutoCAD 2023 | | Navisworks 2022 | Exporters 2022 | Revit 2022, 2021 | AutoCAD 2022 | The export finishes, but the file is empty or has zero bytes
*Note: Backwards compatibility is limited. Always match the source year to the exporter year for reliability. A critical rule in the Navisworks ecosystem is
A critical rule in the Navisworks ecosystem is "Same Version Export."
Instead of exporting a single NWC, use Export to NWF:
If you have the Autodesk Desktop App installed on your machine, go to My Tools > Updates and filter by "Navisworks."