![]() It does take a lot of computing power and a lot of memory (a 3GHz processor and 1GB of RAM is the minimum price of entry for relatively pain-free use).įigure 1. In these tasks, Revit performs brilliantly. A good BIM won't let you create documentation and then let you update the model without automatically changing the documentation. If there's a physical interference, the software should at least warn and at best cure. ![]() Toss it off, change it outside the program, and when it comes back the software must automatically update. A true BIM cannot simply toss off data without keeping track of it. Second, all drawings, views, sections, inventories-everything-must be driven by the same central data store. To me, a BIM package must be a true solid modeler, because building elements are solid. Revit also continues to add drafting tools and has become a fairly powerful CAD program in its own right.ĭesign professionals will find Revit most useful in the early stages of conceptual design, for preparation of construction documents and in the late stages of construction as things change in the field.īIM (building information modeling) means a lot of things to a lot of people. Its API (application programming interface) is open enough to have attracted some impressive third-party software developers as well. The Revit platform is beginning to show some connection with Architectural Desktop through the ability of Revit Structure to export and read Architectural Desktop structural objects. What was once a slightly cranky, underpowered solid modeler is now a mature, industrial-strength product running on Windows XP. Over the past five years, Revit has undergone seven major upgrades as well as acquisition by Autodesk. Ross Autodesk delivers solid BIM capabilities Cadalyst Labs Review: Revit Building 8 31 Aug, 2005 By: Steven S.
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