Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
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My firm has recently started using Revit Strcuture to work with our new client (Architect) who is using Revit Building. The project include a highrise and a mall with expressive (curved) roof + walls.
We are looking for the simplest analysis program to use with Revit Structure for quick sizing analysis for the Schematic Phase. Any suggestions?
We are looking for the simplest analysis program to use with Revit Structure for quick sizing analysis for the Schematic Phase. Any suggestions?






RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
FYI, most firms who know what they're doing seem to be drawing basic floor framing plans and brace elevations in Revit, but leave all detailing to autocad.
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
You think that autocad is still king of the jungle then?
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
Regardless, I think BIM is where the future is headed. I can't imagine that 20 years from now we'll all still be in 2D AutoCAD. There are many benefits over AutoCAD and Revit will continue to improve.
We have gained a couple clients because we use it and we have gotten compliments from architects and contractors on some of the 3D views we put on the drawings.
The main problem is staying within budget. Every project with Revit so far has been overbudget. I'm hoping it is just because of the learning curve.
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
At this point I think Revit is mainly a marketing tool to gain clients who crave 3D presentations, but is not yet a good production tool. I think this is along the same lines of LowLax's post.
Autocad is still king of production software until Revit develops further.
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
Very interesting comments and useful.
Haven't had much to do with revit but its been in the back of my mind. Personally I think Autocad is a great piece of software but things are always improving.
I can see it will take time for revit to mature.
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
is developed specially for schematic & preliminary design, the model will take few minutes & result very simplified includes sizes, quantities, load check... .
Later in detailed design u can use the same model in ROBOT millennium.
Robobat has the best integrated programs linked with revit, since it is almost owned by Autodesk.
RE: Revit Structure 2008 + Best Analysis Software for Schematic?
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