How to get Started with Autodesk Revit

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Autodesk Revit® software is one of the most widely used building information modeling (BIM) tools in the world. As such, knowledge of Revit software is a prerequisite for many jobs that rely on BIM. Mastering the software is said to take a year or more, but there are resources available to help a novice gain the knowledge needed to get a basic understanding of the software quickly. While many companies post how-to videos and step-by-step instructions, we recommend that those interested start with the Autodesk online help, where among many other things, they can find links to: 

Beginner workflows for Architecture, including how to start a new project, build the model, collaborate with others, document the model, and present the project. 

·         Beginner workflows for MEP, including how to start a new project, use heating and cooling loads analysis to determine HVAC system requirements and design a systems, plan and design electrical systems that meet building requirements, and define the components, routing, and system settings for piping systems.

·         Best practices, including how to model the design, import, document and present the design, analyze the design, collaborate with others, customize Revit, and install the software.

·         Getting started guides and videos for students and educators.

·         Online classes presented at previous Autodesk University sessions, including recorded videos, data sets, slide decks, and handouts.

·         YouTube videos created by Autodesk for customers.

Streamline Revit Workflows with Ideate Software

While learning how to use Revit, you are bound to appreciate its outstanding capabilities. We’re certain that you will also find that several workflows are tedious and time consuming. These manual processes only frustrate users, they also open the door to errors as users get bored and they stop paying close attention.

That’s where Ideate Software comes in.

We are an Autodesk Authorized Developer and a member of the Autodesk Developer Network. We build top Revit plugins to help customers get the most out of their investment in Autodesk Revit software. Our guiding mission is to provide the most extensive, high-quality information solutions to our clients, which span the areas of building design, engineering, construction, and facilities management.

Ideate Software Revit plugins give Revit users unprecedented access to and control over their data:

·         Ideate BIMLink – Use Ideate BIMLink to easily export data from Revit to Microsoft Excel, where you can take advantage of the powerful editing functions to quickly and accurately update massive amounts of data at once. Then use Ideate BIMLink to import the updated data back into Revit and instantly update the model.

·         Ideate Explorer – Greatly reduce the amount of time spent searching for data within your Revit model with Ideate Explorer, a model browser; Revit only comes with a project browser.

·         Ideate Sticky – Keep your entire team current on important project information by live-linking Excel, Word, and PDF documents to your Revit files.

·         Ideate StyleManager – Eliminate the problems that arise from copying and pasting data from one model to another with Ideate StyleManager, which lets you analyze, merge, and delete non-standard styles.

·         IdeateApps – Simplify tasks performed by daily Revit users most often with the 10 tools that come in the IdeateApps collection.

In addition to our Revit addins, we developed Ideate Automation, which runs time-intensive activities in the background, freeing users to spend more time on interesting and valuable activities.

Want to Increase Your Knowledge Even More? 

 Visit our website to for more information on how Ideate Software boosts the power of Autodesk Revit. Automation is the key to helping companies in the AECO space save time, increase model accuracy, improve deliverables, and elevate design. 

Download trial versions to try them out for 30 days or purchase the “get to know us” bundle for access Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky, Ideate StyleManager, and IdeateApps for six months.

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