1. Revit does not read or write native DWG files. They must be imported and exported.
2. It can create very large files since everything is in one file
3. It does not contain any of the familiar AutoCAD commands
4. It has a different interface from AutoCAD
5. It may be a little harder to share files with none Revit users
1. Sections and Elevation are generated as events in ADT and must be updated if any building changes are made
2. It does not read Revit files
3. It does not create a cohesive, single model file. The model is divided into separate files.
4. System requirements may exceed your current machine. Check to make sure you have the horsepower.
5. The learning curve is steeper than Revit (in my humble opinion)
I will be teaching several classes at AU this year. Here is a listing…
CADD Leadership – Beyond the Standards
11|28|05 – 08:00 am and 03:00 pm
Standardize or Die!
11|29|05 – 08:00 am
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop Project Standards – Your Secret Weapon
11|29|05 – 05:00 pm
The Art of Juggling Multiple CAD Systems
11|30|05 – 01:00 pm
Super Glue Training – AutoCAD® 2006
11|30|05 – 05:00 pm
I hope to see some of you there. If you attend please come and introduce yourselves to me after my sessions
I am sure that there are many reasons, but here are just a few on my top 5 list…
1. You will be working in a true building model environment (one model, one file), not many files with xrefs and such like ADT.
2. Divide your work among users via Worksets. Even though you are all working in one big file, you can divide the work up among the users.
3. All building views are updated no matter where you make the change. You can work effectively in any view.
4. No need to worry about Layer Names
I get a lot of questions on the reasons that drive the decisions to choose one platform over another. I have collected a few that you may want to consider related to choosing ADT over Revit.
1. ADT works in native DWG files, Revit does not. Revit can however, export and import DWG’s.
2. ADT works similar to AutoCAD in how it creates files for each building component (Floor Plan, Ceiling Plane, etc.). It interacts with you via a file based project setup, just like AutoCAD.
3. ADT interface looks like AutoCAD. Pulldowns, Icons, Command line…
4. All AutoCAD functions work inside of ADT. I can run it just like AutoCAD (dumb lines and text) in a pinch. NOt that you would want too…
5. Using ADT builds on existing AutoCAD training and knowledge. Many users find it easier to move to ADT since it acts and reacts so much like AutoCAD.
Why move from AutoCAD to Revit Series 8.1?
Here are my top 20 reasons to move from an older release of AutoCAD (or ADT) to the newest release of Revit Series (which includes a seat of AutoCAD).
1. Work in a true building model environment
2. Automatic Interference checking
3. Automatic creation and updates to Schedules, Sections and Elevations
4. Get a full working seat of AutoCAD as a companion to Revit
5. Export and Import to DWG
6. Share your design with coworkers via Worksets
7. No more need to worry about Layer Names
8. Complete Construction Document creation
9. Work the way you think. Intuitive design interface
10. Large volume of content in the form of Families
11. Work in the tool that is advancing the AE market by storm
12. Automatic updates to cross-references when sheet numbers change
13. Robust site layout tools
14. Work in 2D or 3D or both
15. Changes in one view propagate to all views
16. Create dynamic 3D walkthroughs
17. Design Curtain Walls and Systems and schedule the panels
18. Essential structural tools included
19. Advanced annotation and dimensioning tools
20. Complete control of design Options and Phasing
Why move from AutoCAD 2002 to ADT 2006?
Here are my top 20 reasons to move from an older release of AutoCAD (or ADT) to the newest release of ADT.
1. Reduced file sizes – ADT 2006 files are smaller
2. Improved Hatching and Gradient fills
3. Better Mtext functions (Lists, Tabs, Indents) and interface (more like a word processor)
4. Xref update notification. When other change the design – you are notified!
5. Superior CAD Standards monitoring and AEC Project Standards.
6. Background plotting – allows you to get back to work quicker.
7. Tables and Fields improve creation of schedules, charts and more.
8. Dynamic Blocks and Input for greater focus on your design.
9. Sheet Set Manager and Project Navigator get you instant access to all the project files.
10. Detail Manager for creation of Architectural details.
11. Custom Palettes for Annotations and Keynoting.
12. Display Themes allow you to show the same data in many different ways for presentation and coordination.
13. Layer Manager improvements for one stop interaction for all of ADT.
14. More AEC Content within Catalogs, Tools and Objects.
15. Improved Structural objects with constrained parameters.
16. Enhanced Curtain Wall placement and management.
17. Batch refresh for Section and Elevation cuts.
18. Project aware functionality that allows you to Coordinate, Update and Standardize.
19. Anchor objects to other object. As one moves they all move.
20. New Detail Views and Call-out tools.
Bentley Systems Inc. to Create NCS Plug-in
September 12, 2005
National CAD Standard, Version 3.1
Since I am involved in developing the NCS…
Alexandria, Va., Bentley Systems Inc., makers of MicroStation, are getting ready to develop an “NCS plug-in” for their products. Bentley Systems, Inc. is the first CAD vendor to officially accept the July invitation issued by National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), to include the National CAD Standard in their software.
There will be a series of Adobe events coming to an area near you. In October, Adobe hits the road with an Acrobat 7.0 seminar aimed at showing professionals how to work better together throughout a project’s lifecycle, coordinate with clients, collaborate on designs, etc. Attendees will hear from industry experts and Adobe executives, listen to customer stories and partake in hands-on breakout sessions — and I hear the one of the groups is specifically for AEC and manufacturing. Plus you get a free gift!
I know that many of you use Adobe Acrobat products and might want to check out the tour.
Click here to find out more… Adobe Acrobat 7 Tour
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