Need tutorial/lesson cd's or books on Revit...?

[Kroke]

Although I have made several projects in Revit by now, I admit I've never learned to use the family editor much at all.

It seems timelines have always been tight and when I have free time it's like "who wants to go back to work" kind of thing.

I have edited existing windows to be what I want them to be, but it's time I dive in and learn this stuff. I can see that my old skills aren't going to cut it with these new projects and I want to be as fluent as I can in the family editor on windows and doors specifically.

So....

What's the best learning CD or book on this that I could learn from? Perhaps training from AutoDesk Revit?

Need some serious advice please, willing to hear anything.

TIA

JJ

[beegee]

I'd start with these (http://www.cdvsystems.com/courseware.asp).

[Kroke]

Thanks BeeGee,

Hey whats that site that Cyrill (?) had on training? How are these for learning? Anyone like to comment?

[MitchellT.]

I've used Scott Onstot's Intro to Revit 5 CD, also downloadable. Although it says 5, there are several video segments to get you started on Families.

http://www.scottonstott.com/

[adegnan]

See my recent threads in Tips & Tricks and Families detailing my recent excursion into families, and dive right in. Is there anything in particular you have questions on?

[Mr Spot]

The KarelCAD website is another good one with lots of tutorials. Karel*CAD (http://www.karelcad.com.au)

[Kroke]

I've used Scott Onstot's Intro to Revit 5 CD, also downloadable. Although it says 5, there are several video segments to get you started on Families.

http://www.scottonstott.com/

Anyone else used this?
Is it just one project they show you how to do things in or should I look for something different since my thing is residential?

Any input is appriciated...

TIA

[Joef]

I bought the Scott Onstot cd and found it extremely useful. I would highly recommend it. There is a bit too much time spent on massing, and not enough on families, but a lot of the basics are there and going through it gives you a good grounding in Revit. IMHO

Joe

[SCShell]

Hi there,

I watched this CD after using Revit for about 6 months. The video really helps fine tune your skills. You tend to "second guess" what he is about to do; however, sometimes you're surprised to find a new or better way to do what you've been doing all this time!

It is light on family editing however. It's good for an intro to topo and clean-up work such as getting rid of those pesky edges of walls which don't match and lines on walls where other items intersect etc.

His voice gets a little irritating after an hour....so leave yourself a lot of break time! I think it was worth it.

Good Luck
Steve Shell

[Kroke]

Ok, thanks again. I need help in a lot of misc. areas to refine my knowledge. I think I'll download it. I always learn 10x easier with video's than I do out of a book, although I'm certainly not against purchasing any books either.

[Scott D Davis]

Here is info on the latest book: click! (http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=5698)