Revit LT vs Revit 1

[RFreund]

We are just getting started in Revit and are looking at LT vs the full version.
Is Revit LT suitable for structural work? I looked at the comparison matrix for LT vs the full version and it says that LT does not do : Slanted Columns, Trusses, Advanced Steel Connections, Reinforcement / Rebar Modelling.
I'm not sure what it considers trusses, but other than that it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker (maybe slanted columns will be an issue at some point).
If others have used LT, is there an issue with collaboration?

Thanks!

EIT

http://www.HowToEngineer.com

 

[Huevo]

We treat LT like a Revit Viewer. Lots of little things it either won't do or doesn't let you do as efficiently.

 

[Agent666]

LT is basically a gateway drug, enough to get you hooked and think its enough, but after some time you will need to move to harder drugs.

 

[RFreund]

Hahaha, nice. Thanks for the input.

EIT

http://www.HowToEngineer.com

 

[KootK]

For me, the main drawback is precisely the limitations on collaboration:

- No worksharing. Only one person can pee in the pool at one time.

- No copy monitor to see if things are changing and clashing.

- No ability to customize the visibility of a linked model. This one hurts badly even if you're not doing true collaboration.

Higher end structural modelling toys I could live without for the rather massive difference in price. LT basically only has a chance of working for your if you're not collaborating with a client's model which is rare.

 

[richline]

Revit LT does not allow you to automatically create a column schedule = deal breaker