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Navisworks doesn't display properties of Civil objects.

Make sure the appropriate option is checked for the given type of imported DWG objects:

Run the dialog "Options Editor" (Tools > Global options) and in the left tree go to File Readers > DWG/DXF/SAT. Scroll to the bottom part of the right panel and click the Advanced... button.

In the dialog "Convert Object Properties" then check the option Civil3D (or Architectural Desktop, Revit, CADWorx, AutoPLANT, or other application using special DWG objects).

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Retry the import of your DWG file.

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21.12.2010 1446x

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applies to: Navisworks 2011 · Navisworks 2010 · AutoCAD Civil 3D · AutoCAD Architecture ·

See also:
Tip 8549:	CAD file formats supported in Autodesk Navisworks 2013.
Tip 8295:	Undocumented option for image sizes in Navisworks Viewpoints Report.
Tip 8289:	Autodesk Navisworks keyboard shortcuts.
Tip 8225:	Integration of foreign CAD data into Autodesk Navisworks.
Tip 8104:	File formats supported in Autodesk Navisworks 2012.

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