New Revit Build

[Bill McLees]

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=7142518

There is a new build dated 2 Dec 2006.

This build, (20061202_0700), addresses several support requests concerning revit-based release 9.1 project files.

Support requests related to the following areas have been addressed:

Export of projects with linked RVT files to the 3D DWF™ file format
Occasional corruptions within default template files
“Cannot load element” messages preventing the ability to Save To Central
Behavior of dimension witness lines for cropped objects
Visual fidelity of objects when printing files with linked files
Door swings from linked RVT files that would not vector print or export
Selecting of level annotations
Anomalies invoked by exceeding maximum array size
Loading of families into local files

[twiceroadsfool]

Behavior of dimension witness lines for cropped objects


Thank Goodness. Im not sure if it was upgrading to 9.1, or the insertion of Scope Boxes in to some of our models... But dimension lines are zooming to infinity (not really)... But theyre really a PITA, LOL...

Wonder if thats whats causing it? The models have been around since 8.1 and through 9.0, and its just starting now...

[s.messing]

Thank Goodness. Im not sure if it was upgrading to 9.1, or the insertion of Scope Boxes in to some of our models... But dimension lines are zooming to infinity (not really)... But theyre really a PITA, LOL...

Wonder if thats whats causing it? The models have been around since 8.1 and through 9.0, and its just starting now...
Now that you mention it, we noticed this and sent this "concern" along to Revit, and though no one wants to readily admit to bugs, the crew over there sent us an email last week and told us they have addressed and fixed the "issue" with dimensioning. As always, we see a great benefit in pointing out problems we are having directly to Revit sooner rather than later. They often find things and learn a lot in the process...
The new build has several other fixes, including some printing and visibility issues. If you are already in 9.1 and have not updated to the latest build and have noticed some inconsistencies or problems with dimensioning, I highly recommend that you do so.

Happy Holidays,
Stephen

[clay_hickling]

I have only just rolled out approx 60 seats of the Oct build of 9.1. It seems like every few months I am needing to re-install new software builds for everyone. Not that easy when I have many seats scattered around the globe.

Does anyone have a smart and efficient way of rolling out these new builds for the end users?
Does automatic deployment at login work for people?

[amara]

Most other programs have automatic updates, why not revit?

[s.messing]

I have only just rolled out approx 60 seats of the Oct build of 9.1. It seems like every few months I am needing to re-install new software builds for everyone. Not that easy when I have many seats scattered around the globe.

Does anyone have a smart and efficient way of rolling out these new builds for the end users?
Does automatic deployment at login work for people?
We wait til everyone is comfortable and problem free and then wham!!! we install the latest build. That way, they can blame Revit or the ghosts in the machine for any new issues that arise about the same time as the upgrade.

Just kidding. Actually, for upgrades we usually:
1. Wait less than a few weeks after the main and point releases to install.
2. Upgrade a project that is not near a deadline.
3. ARCHIVE!!!!!!! the project in the previous version.
4. Make sure the upgraded project can be accessed and saved properly by multiple users.
5. Then upgrade all other projects asap and as soon as appropriate.

For builds: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If a team is having specific problems, we always check to see if we are on the latest build. If not, we might upgrade to see if it solves the problem. Because builds are about problem solving and not about marketing/ advertising (and therefore not on a specific schedule), they are much more stable and therefore could be deemed "safer".

And, if this incoherency needs a conclusion: I'd rather have more than less. I enjoy the idea that Revit forces itself into a yearly release and a yearly point release. It means they have to make improvements that are noticeable to the users twice a year. Many products out there are much, much slower.

HTH,
stephen