Is Revit Multithreaded?

[skpark]

Does Revit take advantage of multiple processors? From reading the posts, you gurus mention having dual xeon systems, but I'm thinking that might be only because you're probably also running other rendering programs.

If it is mutithreaded, is rendering over a network (without splicing frames) possible? I haven't been able to find any documentation to indicate this is so, but wanted to make sure?

[SkiSouth]

You cannot use render farms or networking as that is usually an additional software addition to the rendering package (which Accurender does not offer - 3ds Max does). Yes, Revit does take advantage of multiple processors. I have an old PIII quad Xenon that Revit pegs all 4 processors to 100% with the render engine (Accurender). Remember if you are shopping for machines you must use XP professional to take advantage of two processors. You must use Server 2003 to take advantage of more than two processors.

[skpark]

Actually - I guess this is more clearly asked as:

1) Is Revit multi-threaded?
2) Is the Accurender in Revit multi-threaded?
3) Will a dual processor system speed up general performance? rendering?
4) If Accurender is multi, can rendering be shared over a network?
5) If so, must all stations have a revit license?

[skpark]

All questions answered before I even finished asking. Thanky once again, skisouth!

[Scott D Davis]

Is Revit multi-threaded?
No

Is the Accurender in Revit multi-threaded?
Yes

Will a dual processor system speed up general performance?
No (except multitasking with other apps)
rendering?
Yes


If Accurender is multi, can rendering be shared over a network?
No

If so, must all stations have a revit license?
N./A

[SkiSouth]

My bad - I did use the word Revit and Accurender interchangeably in my comments. Intent was Accurender...
Skpark:
Others can comment better, but if your concerned about rendering and Revit drawing also, don't forget to really focus on your graphics card too.