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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 6:55:12 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #1
OktoberFire active Joined: Fri, Nov 2, 2007 64 Posts No Rating	Hi i have been using autocad for a while, and saw revit architectural in action and was blown away. the company i work for are looking to upgrade to something more productive than drafting lines in autocad and this seems more friendly than autocad architecture. but... :D i have a few questions i need to clear up first. the main use of the program will we need is floor plans and elevations, 3d isnt a major factor. the drawings will be planning and construction drawings and what im wondering is :: can you draw floor joists, roof trusses like you can the walls in revit? how would you add new window casement styles for elevations and say add a stone lintel above? what sort of detail sections can you draw? thanks for any answers.
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 8:22:43 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #2
JAMESHGRIMES site moderator\|\|\| Joined: Fri, Apr 14, 2006 584 Posts	Welcome. I think you will find that Revit can in some way meet all your needs and allow for some growth. Yes you can do all the things you asked about and so much more.
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 9:29:59 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #3
WWHub site moderator\|\|\| Joined: Tue, May 16, 2006 13079 Posts	Don't think about REVIT in drafting terms. That is NOT what it is! REVIT is a modeling program that will generate floor plans / elevations / sections which you can add to. This is hard for some managers to understand. You HAVE TO model it in 3D to get the benefit of the program so if you managers think the "3d is no big deal", REVIT may not be suitable. You don't say what kind of work you do. If you are in an architectural office, REVIT is great. If you do shop drawings in support of architectural projects, REVIT may not be what you want ..... yet.
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 9:33:04 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #4
OktoberFire active Joined: Fri, Nov 2, 2007 64 Posts No Rating	hi thanks for the replies i work in an architectural office where we mainly do new build drawings for houses/flats. do you think revit will be suitable?
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 9:55:10 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #5
WWHub site moderator\|\|\| Joined: Tue, May 16, 2006 13079 Posts	Y E S ! REVIT is suitable for your work.
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007 at 10:01:45 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #6
OktoberFire active Joined: Fri, Nov 2, 2007 64 Posts No Rating	excellent, i will get a trial and see how i get on
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Sat, Nov 3, 2007 at 6:28:58 AM \| Hi there, im new :) #7
IDN101 active Joined: Tue, Oct 31, 2006 127 Posts	Revit will definitely manage to do everything you require. Be prepared for a possible steep learning curve, coupled with some frustration. Although it's output (drawings) look similar to AutoCAD's output- they way that they are produced is VERY different! (It's a MUCH, MUCH more intuitive, powerful and felxible process, once you get into the mindset) Regards, Ian ----------------------------------- www.RevitZone.com News / Articles / Tutorials / Forums / Beginners Guide to Revit
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