Autodesk Building Design Suite 2014

Whats New in Autodesk Revit 2014

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*Autodesk Revit 2014 software is only available as part of the Autodesk Building Design Suite 2014 Premium and Ultimate Editions.
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New & Enhanced Features

Platform & For Architects 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 For MEP Engineers Air Terminal on Duct Angle Constraints Cap Open Ends CSV File Removal Project Duct and Pipe Calculations to API Plumbing Template Split Systems

For Structural 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

*Autodesk Revit 2014 software is only available as part of the Autodesk Building Design Suite 2014 Premium and Ultimate Editions.
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Platform & For Architects

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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.
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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

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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
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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
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Platform & For Architects

Autodesk Revit 2014

Interoperability Enhancements
Export improvements for IFC, DWFTM, DWGTM/DXFTM, 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

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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

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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

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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

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Platform & For Architects

Autodesk Revit 2014

Space, System & Equipment Layout

Parameter Variance for Groups

Vary the value of parameters assigned to groups Support for COBie Incorporate data into operation and maintenance

Design

Build

Operate

Product Data, As-Built Layout, Tag & Serial No., Warranties & Spares

Gain more flexible data reporting and increased support for COBie requirements

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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For MEP Engineers

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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

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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

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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
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For MEP Engineers

Autodesk Revit 2014

CSV File Removal Project

Embed CSV data into families
Eliminate need for external CSV files

Import, export, or delete lookup tables for families

Ensure model data integrity is maintained when transferring models among design teams

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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

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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

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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

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For Structural Engineers

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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
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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
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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

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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

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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
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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

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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
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* 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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