Hi All,
Here is a list of threads from the past year or so that answer the question , in part, or in spirit, "Is Revit Right For Me?"
The questions have been put forth in differing contexts, such as "Why Should I Switch?",
"Revit vs. "XYZ", or even questions from newbies wondering about Revit's framing tools, etc.
I have included the thread title, then the link, plus a short synopsis of the content.
Here you are, and we'll start with a thread everyone considering Revit needs to view:
"Archicad 9" (added 5 Jan 2005)
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=8021
A comparative look at the two competing BIM's, including an
in-depth essay regarding parametric bi-associvity within Revit,
by one of the program's founders, Leonid Raiz.
"Revit At The Movies"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10719
A simply amazing example of what this program has been/is capable of doing.
"Help Me Evaluate Revit For My Boss!"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=11206
Great title, and a great thread that covers many concerns and aspects of the program.
"Revit Users"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10807
A quick reply testimonial given by some of our regulars answering the call for opinions regarding the program..
"Opinions On Revit .... Moving From AutoCAD 2004 - Revit A Good Idea?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=12154
Lots of questions and answers here; don't forget the "Revit Series" option.
"Revit And Residential?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=11573
A comprehensive discussion about residential architecture and Revit. This thread also contains numerous links regarding the subject title, some of which appear in this list, researched by our very own BeeGee
"Revit Question (Need Feedback)"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=9632
This discussion addresses new user concerns utilizing legacy cad data and XRef's in
a daily workflow environment. Good discourse and responses.
"Is Anyone Actually Modelling Framing?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=9286
Sticks And Steel...
"Can Revit Do This?
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10377
A deep discussion on complex geometry and Revit...The short answer is "Yes it can".
"Call to Arms (Which one? Revit or Archicad?)"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10198
Some "Big Guns" fired salvos at this topic.
"Need Help Against Archicad"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=7400
Subtle it's not, but a good testimony regarding the ongoing debate.
"We Love Revit"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=11110
Glowing re-affirmations of our commitment to our beloved tool of choice.
"Revit or ADT With VisionRez?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=8823
Quick, and to the point.
"Revit vs. ADT"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=5540
A more in depth discussion regarding the sibling competitors.
"Revit Or Archicad"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=5023
Another lively debate including perspectives from both camps.
Multi-Discipline, Inter-Office Collaboration
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=4546
A great discussion involving long distance collaboration.
"Revit & Freedom Tower"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=5563
Here is the thread that let the world know what many already knew; that this program can do anything, and more...Do a keyword search for more results on this amazing topic.
"Revit for UK Drawings and Construction"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=3761
A worldly discourse.
"New User - Firm Pondering ADT To Revit Switch"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=3658
The name says it all...
"Revit With Large Projects?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=2058
Answers to this question that show what Revit has always been capable of doing.
Nice links to interesting projects/renderings.
"Hardware Requirements For Big Projects"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=9989
Hardware and server speeds enforced here.
"Question For ADT Converts [Others Too, I Suppose]"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=1909
Vintage Revit testimony, true today as it was in December of 2003.
Good reading on how many of our "old-schoolers" got going in Revit.
"How Do You Really Use Revit?"
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=1621
More testimony, and another source of fine renderings/examples by some of our finest .
-Fin-
This list is by no means complete, as there are literally thousands of threads one could cull through, but hopefully this will get you looking in the right direction. Also, if any of you regular's know of a good link to a bygone thread worthy of mention, please feel free to
make it known!
Thanks,
Bill Cooper
Principal
Meridian Design Studio