Autodesk Enables Flexible Transition to State-of-the-Art Building Information Modelling 

Autodesk Solution Combines Industry-Leading AutoCAD 2005 Software with Latest Release of Revit for a Competitive Business Advantage

19 April, 2004 - Autodesk, the world's leading design software and digital content company, has announced it has expanded support for building performance analysis and structural design within the industry's only purpose-built platform for building information modelling. Architectural design process is also improved through additional modelling functionality and drafting and detail enhancements.

With the immediate availability of Autodesk Revit 6.1 and the Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series 2, building industry professionals can more effectively create, manage and share design data throughout the building lifecycle. By adopting the AutoCAD Revit Series 2, firms can realise the benefits of building information modelling while preserving their investment in AutoCAD and maintaining the flexibility to deploy AutoCAD as needed on projects.

With this product launch, the Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series will be available in English for the first time in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, facilitating the adoption of building information modelling worldwide.

Advances in the Revit Platform Architects and other design professionals realise a number of competitive business advantages when implementing the Autodesk Revit building information modelling platform. In-process visualisation and analysis features provide the best possible design information at every point in the project for the most effective design decision-making and communication with clients. The same features help firms more rapidly produce more complete and compelling proposals for new projects. Both are proven ways of increasing the amount and quality of business for architects.

Several features in Revit 6.1 expand these capabilities:

Data Exchange Tools: Revit 6.1 now supports export to gbXML for use in third-party energy and heat load analysis applications. With this capability, architects can more effectively use the information created in the building information model for testing building performance and validating design options. In addition, more ODBC export parameters are also available, including structural usage, room phase information and additional stair and wall information.

Structural Enhancements: Revit 6.1 includes a selection of new and improved tools for structural layout, including the ability to create beams on selected grid lines, plate and weld symbols, moment frame connections symbols, structural column creation at grid intersections, structural usage parameters and stick symbol graphics on structural usage. These tools help architects to validate design options by providing more detailed information on structural systems.

Revit software has always been known for "working like an architect thinks". New features in Revit 6.1 that support architectural design thinking include:

More Modelling Functionality: Revit 6.1 supports increasingly elaborate geometry and modelling fidelity, including true curved ramps, sweeps along splines and ellipses, and more detailed control over how individual layers of a compound structure wrap at inserts such as doors and windows. These tools allow architects to more easily describe and express especially complex building forms.

Drafting and Detailing Enhancements: Revit 6.1 includes single-click wall dimensioning that allows designers to dimension entire wall segments, including openings and intersecting walls with one selection. Also, filled regions can now be transparent so the background geometry within the region is visible.

Selectable Scheduling Elements: Designers can now query the building information model directly from schedule tables: an element selected from a schedule is highlighted in graphical views of the project. This makes co-ordination easier and more effective and also makes the digital information more useful for other project members.

Benefits of the AutoCAD Revit Series By bringing together Autodesk Revit 6.1 and AutoCAD 2005 in a single product, the AutoCAD Revit Series 2 allows architectural and interior design firms to implement the building information modelling approach at their own pace, supporting the most appropriate deployment of technology for their staff and for existing and new projects. With the AutoCAD Revit Series, firms can use both Revit and AutoCAD in complementary workflow scenarios, such as:

• Using Revit and AutoCAD on separate projects, from start to finish As an office implements building information modelling, some projects will still continue to use AutoCAD and others will have already transitioned to Revit. A staff member working on multiple projects may need both systems on their computer.
• Transferring legacy AutoCAD data to a new Revit model For projects that require a significant amount of legacy data or the contribution of design specialists expert in AutoCAD, staff members trained in AutoCAD can continue to work in that software while their work is integrated into the Revit model as DWG files.
• Use Revit for design and presentation and AutoCAD for later phases Selected design staff can use Revit software for schematic design, design development and presentation material. Then, where staffing or office workflow require, existing AutoCAD-trained personnel specialised in construction documentation can complete the later project phases.

"More and more companies are adopting the AutoCAD Revit Series because of the flexibility it affords," said Phil Bernstein, FAIA, vice president of Autodesk's Building Solutions Division. "Decision-makers can move confidently to building information modelling because they know they can choose how to most wisely deploy their technology based on their firm's project needs and staffing resources. With the expanded geographical availability of the AutoCAD Revit Series 2, architectural practices worldwide can take advantage of this powerful offering."

Availability 

Autodesk Revit 6.1 and Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series 2 are available immediately in most countries worldwide in International English. Other localised versions in European and Asian languages are expected to be available in the future. Existing Revit subscription customers may download Revit 6.1 from the Web. Autodesk Subscription benefits customers with the latest releases and enhancements of Autodesk software, personalised Web support direct from Autodesk technical experts and self-paced training developed by Autodesk to help extend product skills. For more information on purchasing an Autodesk Revit subscription or AutoCAD Revit Series 2 software, contact an Authorised Autodesk Reseller.

About Autodesk 

Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. 

www.autodesk.com

 

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