Will there ever be a Revit 'SANDBOX'?

[bowlingbrad]

Just got the new version of SketchUP! The sandbox tools are really something. When do you think we will be able to see some of the tools like contour, stamp, and drape, etc.?

[FK]

Definitely not unless you tell us what these tools do. ;-)

[iru69]

Definitely not unless you tell us what these tools do. ;-)
I don't know what those specific SU tools do either :-) - and I wouldn't expect you to admit it even if you did. But in all seriousness, I would hope there are a couple copies of SU (along with Archicad) at the Factory. Not that Revit should copy things verbatim, but there are some neat features in these products that the Revit developers should at least be familiar with.

[bowlingbrad]

I'll let the SketchUP (http://www.sketchup.com/?id=106) guys tell you, Fedor. 8-)

[mlgatzke]

Just got the new version of SketchUP! The sandbox tools are really something. When do you think we will be able to see some of the tools like contour, stamp, and drape, etc.?
I just got my update too. Isn't the sandbox cool? I used it today - just experimenting. Now I'm searching, trying to find a real project that I can use it on.

Most software development is evolutionary. Revit was (r)evolutionary AND now SU's Sandbox is too. Awesome tool. And, WOW! What an upgrade to the UI. Very nice graphics and a 2x speed boost too. I'm quite impressed . . . can you tell?

[FK]

I bet somebody around the office knows, but if I'm to learn an architectural package, it's Revit. :-)

The descriptions sound really sweet. So, basically, you want site coolness. Anything is possible...

[bowlingbrad]

...So, basically, you want site coolness...

I am only trying to point out that there are some successful attempts out there dealing with surfaces. And Revit could use a big boost when it comes to the site surface tools. Maybe Revit is going to surprise us with even better site surface tools in the near future (I hope).

Also, SU, in no way, will ever replace Revit as an architectural package. But they have come up with some very interesting ways to manipulate surfaces. You guys have to give them credit for that.

My suggestion to look at SU's new tools is only a form of suggestion/criticism. I want everyone on the Revit team to know that we, here at AUGI, are giving as much constructive criticism as possible, as well as suggestions on making this great product even better.

[FK]

Sure, credit where it's due. I'm just saying I don't know Revit enough, as a user. ;-)

Constructive criticism always welcome!