2013

Autodesk
Whats New in Autodesk

Revit

2014
Presenter Name
Presenter Title
Autodesk

Building Design Suite 2014

*Autodesk Revit 2014 software is only available as part of the Autodesk
Building Design Suite 2014 Premium and Ultimate Editions.
2013
Autodesk
New & Enhanced Features
Building Element Energy Analysis
Displaced Elements
Dockable Window Framework and Enhancements
Double-Click to Edit Enhancements
Interoperability Enhancements
Materials UI Enhancements
Productivity Enhancements
Non-Rectangular Crop Regions
Parameter Variance for Groups
Room Calculation Point
Schedules Enhancements
Selection Enhancements
Split Elevations
Temporary View Templates
View Navigation Performance
Stairs & Railings Enhancements
Point Cloud Improvements
Alternate Dimensions
Enhanced API
Air Terminal on Duct
Angle Constraints
Cap Open Ends
CSV File Removal Project
Duct and Pipe Calculations to API
Plumbing Template
Split Systems


Platform & For Architects For MEP Engineers
Enhanced Analytical Model
Reinforcement Enhancements
Rebar Placement Constraints Customization
Improved Rebar Tagging
Improved Positioning of Beams and Braces
Join Geometry Ordering
Structural Analysis and Code Checking Toolkit
for Autodesk Revit
For Structural Engineers
*Autodesk Revit 2014 software is only available as part of the Autodesk
Building Design Suite 2014 Premium and Ultimate Editions.
2013
Autodesk

Platform & For Architects
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014*
Building Element Energy
Analysis

Fully automatic generation an
effective Energy Analytical
Model

Works both with and without
Revit room / space objects

Utilizes Revit model data for
Energy Analysis directly in
varying levels of detail
Conduct more reliable, repeatable
whole building energy analysis with
less time and skill.
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Displaced Elements

Configurable views of exploded
models

MEP risers, modular racks, plant
room details

View-specific model data
preserved
Improve visualization of building
elements by creating exploded
3D diagrams
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Dockable Window
Framework &
Enhancements

Combine windows into one
window with tabs

Integrate existing framework from
Microsoft

for dialog windows

API for third-party developers to
build dockable windows
Use tabs to work more efficiently with
a familiar workflow for dialog windows
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Double-Click to Edit
Enhancements

Edit elements by double-clicking

Edit assembly mode, open
schedule view, activate view, edit
profile, boundaries, sketches,
and more

Options dialogue to control
double-click features
Increase productivity with quicker
and more efficient access to edit
elements
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Interoperability
Enhancements

Export improvements for IFC, DWF
TM
,
DWG
TM
/DXF
TM
, and Layer Standards
updates

Import improvements for IFC, and
DWG/DXF

Import and explode of 3D solids to
Revit 3D elements

Improved API translation for all CAF
formats export and import
Collaborate more effectively with
enhanced interoperability between
technologies
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Materials UI
Enhancements

Editor tabs

Material browsing

Material editing
Facilitates more efficient navigation of
both project-based and library-based
materials
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Productivity
Enhancements

Multiselection tools: Bring to
Front/Send to Back

Alignment control of divided
surfaces

Material tagging in locked 3D
views
Improve construction documentation
and better visualize design intent
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Non-Rectangular Crop
Regions

Reference and crop regions of
arbitrary shape

More efficient documentation
layout

Easier presentation of
referenced model areas
Lay out documentation more
efficiently for new and existing
buildings
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Parameter Variance for
Groups

Vary the value of parameters
assigned to groups

Support for COBie

Incorporate data into operation
and maintenance
Gain more flexible data reporting
and increased support for COBie
requirements
Space, System &
Equipment
Layout
Product Data, As-Built Layout,
Tag & Serial No.,
Warranties & Spares
Design Build Operate
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Room Calculation Point

Added to all family types that
are room-aware

Ensure family is accounted for
in room/space calculation


Improve design accuracy and
ensure room/space calculations
account for all elements
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Schedules
Enhancements

Text properties and table
formatting improvements

Improved data access, display,
and relationships

Ability to display graphics in
schedule headers
Gain greater control of schedule
formatting and increased access to
data within BIM model
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Selection Enhancements

Filter out links

Select underlay elements

Select elements by face

Filter out pinned elements

Drag elements on selection
Improved control over the behavior
of select element and links
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Split Elevations

Manage elevation cut-line
configuration

Exclude unwanted or
overlapping objects in elevation
Improve construction documents
with support for common
documentation practices
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Temporary View
Templates

Select a view template to apply
as a temporary state

Any property associated with
view templates can be modified,
but not saved

Reduce need for saving and
maintaining working views
Change view properties without
affecting the saved view state
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
View Navigation
Performance

Turn off graphics-intensive
effects during pan, orbit, and
zoom commands

Supported in all views and in all
disciplines
Improved graphic performance
increases productivity and efficient
model manipulation
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Stairs & Railings
Enhancements

Stair location line improvements
Run width improvements
Stair temporary/listening
dimensions
Stair representation
Stair Join improvements
Stair snap reference
improvements
Stair landing direct manipulation
improvements
Railing quality improvements
More easily model, edit, and
document stair and railing designs
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Point Cloud
Improvements

Integration of new point cloud
engine

Snapping to points and detected
planes

New visualization options and
control



Deliver superior performance and
visual fidelity, along with improved
graphic appearance and controls
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Alternate Dimensions

Display values in both Primary
and Alternate Units at the same
time

Support for all dimension types

Compliance with common
dimensioning standards
2013
Autodesk
Platform & For Architects
Autodesk Revit 2014
Enhanced API

Enhanced visualization API
Enhanced view API
Enhanced worksharing API
Enhanced site API
Enhanced units API
Enhanced link API
Enhanced import/export API
Dockable Dialogs API
FreeForm Element API
Load add-ins without restarting
Revit session
Improved environment for third-party
developers
2013
Autodesk

For MEP Engineers
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Air Terminal on Duct

Place air terminals directly on
ducts

New air terminal content

Flow propagation to support
sizing

More accurately represent air
terminal design when terminals are
placed directly on ducts
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Angle Constraints

Restrict available angles when
adding or modifying pipe, duct,
conduit, and cable tray

Limit duct, conduit, and cable
tray to specific angles or
incremental angles

Limit pipe to specific angles
Route MEP systems more easily
using standard angles for more
accurate design
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Cap Open Ends

Easier to add endcaps

Close an open duct or pipe
segment easily

Add endcaps to all open
segments on a duct or pipe
system

Endcaps added to routing
preferences

Easily add endcaps to duct and pipe
segments to create properly closed
networks for more accurate air flow
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Ensure model data integrity is
maintained when transferring models
among design teams
CSV File Removal Project

Embed CSV data into families

Eliminate need for external CSV
files

Import, export, or delete lookup
tables for families
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Duct and Pipe Calculation
Enhancements

Move duct and pipe sizing
calculations to API

Improve duct and pipe
calculations

Provide tools to validate
calculations

Improve duct and pipe system design
by using regional calculations within
Revit and Revit MEP through the API
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Plumbing Template

Supports drainage, waste water,
vents and more

Views specific to plumbing
system design

Design plumbing systems more
quickly and easily with the new
plumbing templates
2013
Autodesk
For MEP Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Divide Systems

Divide large systems into
smaller, more manageable
systems, more easily

New content menu, system
browser, and ribbon tools


Improve large model and system
management
2013
Autodesk

For Structural Engineers
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Enhanced Analytical
Model

Improved adjustment of
analytical walls

Filters based on the Nodes
Connection Status

Nodes/analytical link tagging

Analytical and physical elements
in a single schedule

More flexibility and usability for
analytical model adjustments and
visibility
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Reinforcement
Enhancements

Rebar shape definition according
to European standards

Reinforcement rounding

Improved modeling and display of
welded wire mesh

Rebar length calculation and
scheduling for UK shapes

More rebar options when modeling
and documenting concrete
reinforcement
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Rebar Placement
Constraints Customization

New types of constrains for rebar

New Edit Constraints option

Greater control over rebar
placement

Help keep designs coordinated and
accurate
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Improved Rebar Tagging

New multi-rebar anotations

Rebar set description with a
single tag
Greater support of concrete
reinforcement documentation
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Improved Positioning of
Beams and Braces
Characteristic points
standardization for sections in
both directions

Enhanced beams & braces
geometry justification with offsets

Independent elements ends
justification and offsetting

Location line visibility


Support detailing practices and
creation of as-built models to drive
fabrication
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
Join Geometry Ordering

New Switch Join Order option

Changes the order in which
elements join with one another



More accurately represent concrete
design
2013
Autodesk
For Structural Engineers
Autodesk Revit 2014
*Structural Analysis and
Code Checking Toolkit for
Autodesk Revit

Access to **Structural Analysis
for Autodesk

Revit

Interoperability with Autodesk

Robot Structural Analysis
Professional 2014
Structural Results Storage &
Exploration tools
Code Checking framework
Extend structural workflows in the
Revit environment
* This can be downloaded from the Autodesk Exchange Apps website.
** You need to have a valid subscription to get access to Structural Analysis
for Autodesk Revit service.
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