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Autodesk Revit Software


Autodesk Revit Software

Autodesk Revit Software

History

Developers :- Autodesk.
Initial release :- 5 April 2000
Stable release :- 2019 / April 2018
Operating system :- 64-bit Windows.
Type :- CAD Building information modeling.

            Autodesk Revit is building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, designers and contractors developed by Autodesk. It allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the building model's database. Revit is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later maintenance and/or demolition.

        Charles River Software was founded in Newton, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1997, by Leonid Raiz and Irwin Jungreis, key developers of PTC's Pro/Engineer software for mechanical design, with the intent of bringing the power of parametric modeling to the building industry (PTC had previously tried and failed to market its recently acquired Reflex software to the construction sector). With funding from venture capitalists Atlas Venture and North Bridge Venture Partners, Raiz and Jungreis hired several software developers and architects and began developing Revit in C++ on the Microsoft Windows platform. In 1999 they hired Dave Lemont as CEO and recruited board members Jon Hirschtick, founder of SolidWorks, and Arol Wolford, founder of CMD Group.

            From the outset, Revit was intended to allow architects and other building professionals to design and document a building by creating a parametric three-dimensional model that included both the geometry and non-geometric design and construction information, which is also known as Building Information Modeling or BIM (1975 Eastman C.). At the time, several other software packages such as ArchiCAD and Reflex allowed working with a three-dimensional virtual building model, and allowed individual components to be controlled by parameters (parametric components). Two key differences in Revit were that its parametric components were created using a graphical "family editor" rather than a programming language, and all relationships between components, views, and annotations were captured by the model so that a change to any element would automatically propagate to keep the model consistent. For example, moving a wall would update the neighboring walls, floors, and roofs, correct the placement and values of dimensions and notes, adjust the floor areas reported in schedules, redraw section views, etc., so that the model would remain connected and all documentation would be coordinated. The concept of bi-directional associativity between components, views, and annotations was a distinguishing feature of Revit for many releases. The ease of making changes inspired the name Revit, a contraction of Revise-Instantly. At the heart of Revit is a parametric change propagation engine that relied on a new technology, context-driven parametrics, that was more scalable than the variational and history-driven parametrics used in mechanical CAD software. The term Parametric Building Model was adopted to reflect the fact that changes to parameters drove the whole building model and associated documentation, not just individual components.

          The company was renamed Revit Technology Corporation in January 2000.., and Revit version 1.0 was released on April 5, 2000. The software progressed rapidly, with version 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, and 4.1 released in August 2000; October 2000; February 2001; June 2001; November 2001; and January 2002, respectively.

          The software was initially offered only as a monthly rental, with no option to purchase. Licensing was controlled by an entirely automatic process, an innovation at a time when human intervention and manual transmission of authorization codes was required to buy other types of design software.

         Autodesk, best known for its AutoCAD line of products, purchased the Massachusetts-based Revit Technology Corporation for US$133 million in 2002. The purchase allowed more research, development and improvement of the software. Autodesk has released several versions of Revit since 2004. In 2005 Revit Structure was introduced, then in 2006 Revit MEP. After the 2006 release Revit Building was renamed Revit Architecture.

        Since Revit 2013 the different disciplines have been rolled into one product, simply called Revit.

        In 2012 Revit LT became the newest version of Revit on the market. It is a light version of Revit with a number of features such as rendering and multi user environments removed.

           With their Revit platform, Autodesk is a significant player in the BIM market together with Nemetschek (makers of ArchiCAD, AllPlan and Vectorworks), and Gehry Technologies with CATIA based Digital Project.

Features

Products:

     Since Revit 2013 all Revit functionality is available in one product.

          In 2013, Autodesk released the feature limited Revit LT for the entry level market alongside the full featured Revit 2013. That same year, Autodesk began introducing rental licensing for some of their products, including Revit.

         Autodesk sells Building Design Suites which each include a different selection of software packages. Revit is included in the Premium and Ultimate suites.
With the release of Revit 2006 Autodesk dropped support for 32-bit Windows.


Autodesk AEC Software:

      Whether you are designing for residential, commercial or industrial units, or are working to BIM methodologies as projects become more and more complex, having the correct software enables firms to produce information rich 3D models whilst allowing all stakeholders to communicate efficiently and effectively.

     Autodesk’s industry leading AEC software contains an abundance of key tools and features for all projects at hand allowing architects, engineers and contractors to:

  • Model and visualise 2D & 3D designs with Autodesk Revit
  • Run performance analysis with FormIt Pro
  • Review and manage integrated models with Navisworks Manage
  • Produce stunning architectural visualisations with 3ds Max
  • Plus, much, much more!



Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection:

            If you or your company is looking to utilise multiple software programmes then the Autodesk AEC Collection would be the perfect choice.

          Not only is it more cost effective than buying 2 individual products but it means you can select and install the programmes you want, giving you access to the tools you need, when you need them.

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