Revit and Analysis Programs

[clhattel]

Between the analysis programs that integrate with revit structure are there any that have a clear cut advantage over another (Ram, Risa, ETABS, Staad, Robot)?

Also I read that Autodesk bought Robot, does any one think in a year or two this has the potential for a very strong package that would be easier to run than with "third party" engineering software?

Thanks,
Curtis Hattel
CAD/Revit Manager
Monroe & Newell Engineers, Inc.
Denver, Colorado

[david_peterson]

I can only speak to Risa and Ram. The Risa link works great, but you'll have to apply all your loading conditions. The Ram link is making vast improvements and I think in about 6mths or less you may see them lead the pack. Risa is still working on the link to Risa floor, which from my understanding works much in the same way as Ram.