Keep in mind that if you are considering upgrading to Revit that you will be
working with a complete architectural program that will allow you to go from
concept to construction documents in one model. The ability to also create
perspectives throughout the design process is an added bonus. This will be
very different from working Autocad LT and I agree with the others about
getting some kind of training.
As an architectural firm, regardless of whether your firm decides to
purchase a seat of VIZ in the future, you should upgrade to Revit now. Give
a copy of the attached brochure to your boss and it becomes a no brainer.
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My ofiice is small, 4 employees total, including 2 drafters and two owners.
We are currently using AutoCAD LT 2006. We did not sdo any 3D design that
was not for presentation work, and when we needed presentation renderings I
used MAX, which I purchased while still in school. But now, the license has
expired and we will need to do more renderings soon.
The issue I am having is whether or not to just buy a single seat of VIZ
(price reasons) or try to talk my boss into buying 2 seats of
Revit (whioch are on sale for $1995 for LT users). He is on the fence but
will ultimately go with my recommendation.
I know how easy Revot makes things, expecially coming from a 'dumb' program
like LT. I have tinkered with it in the past and imagaine it would save
lots of man power.
The only thing I am concerned about is Revit's rendering capabilities. I
will be uinable to have my boss buy 2 seats of Revit & a seat of VIZ (a
total of $6000, is just impossible for a 4 person fir
m right now).
I have attached a rendering that I did in MAX, can you please tell me if I
should be able to render one with the same quality using Revit?
Any comments, or program suggestions are appreciated.