REVIT ARCHITECTURE/AUTOCAD
REVIT
ARCHITECTURE SUITE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
3.2. What if clients or consultants insist on DWG deliverables? ............................... 6
3.3. What about object compatibility between Revit Architecture and AutoCAD
Architecture and AutoCAD MEP?............................................................................. 6
3.4. Does Revit Architecture have layers like the products based on AutoCAD
software? How does Revit Architecture organize data? ........................................... 6
3.5. What about data compatibility between AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation
software products and Revit Architecture? ............................................................... 7
3.6. How do I use Autodesk Buzzsaw with Revit Architecture?................................ 7
3.7. Revit Architecture uses AccuRender raytracing and radiosity as a rendering
solution. Can I use Revit Architecture with Autodesk VIZ or Autodesk 3ds Max? .... 7
3.8. Is there an application programming interface (API) or other third-party
development tools for Revit Architecture? ................................................................ 7
4. Parametric Components .............................................................................................. 8
4.1. What are
families
in Revit Architecture, and how many are there in the library?8
4.2. Do I need to know a programming language to create content in Revit
Architecture? ............................................................................................................ 8
5. Parametric Change Engine.......................................................................................... 8
5.1. What does
parametric
mean, and how does the parametric change engine
keep everything updated when I make changes? Why is the concept important? ... 8
5.2. Do I have to regenerate sections and schedules manually? What if I want to
work in the section?.................................................................................................. 9
6. Licensing Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite ..................... 9
6.1. Can I use the product in trial mode or demonstration mode? ............................ 9
6.2. Is Subscription available for Revit Architecture? ............................................... 9
6.3. Does Revit Architecture use the Network Installation wizard like AutoCAD–
based products for network deployment?............................................................... 10
6.4. Does a stand-alone AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite user have to put both
Revit Architecture and AutoCAD applications on one machine? ............................ 10
6.5. Can I install my network license of AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite with a
separate network license of AutoCAD on one server? What gets checked out when
I open my AutoCAD-only licenses? ........................................................................ 10
6.6. Does the License Borrow feature available for the network version of AutoCAD
software–based products work with Revit Architecture? ........................................ 10
7. Consulting, Training, and Support............................................................................ 10
7.1. What consulting services are available for Revit Architecture? ....................... 10
7.2. Where can I find training courses for Revit Architecture?................................ 10
7.3. How can I get technical support information?.................................................. 11
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