In short, the structural funtionality that has been rumored was not to be
released in 6.0, but I expect to see it in the not too distant future. As
for what that looks like, I can't say, but I think I can tell you
confidently that the direction Revit is trying to go with their structural
tools is to help with the most repetitive tasks that structural engineers
do, through all phases of the design and engineering process. I think it
would be safe to say that autodesk and Revit are looking at Revit as their
PLM (product/project lifecycle management) platform for the AEC market.
In other words, there may not be much there right now, but if everrything
goes according to plans/hopes/dreams, you will like what you see in the next
6 to 18 months or so. Stick in there.
In the meantime, for light wood framed stuff, I usually use lines to
represent framing members...it is the quickest way, and it usually gets
across what I am trying to convey...and changes are usually much easier.
Trying to get revit to accurately represent rim joists, blocking and such is
a pain, and usually not quite right...requires a lot of going back to make
sure things haven't shifted. For post and beam and steel I usually model the
structural elements. Don't do much concrete work around here.
"L. Zaras" wrote in message
news:3ff2d7ab_2@statler...
> I am waiting to hear about this subject as well.
> wrote in message news:3fe77a9b$1_5@statler...
> > I know this has been talked about in the past... but what is everyone
> > currently doing for structural framing plans in revit 6.0. Have they
> > added any thing that makes this easier or better. I know they were
> > talking about adding to the structural capabilities. I work as a
> > structural engineer and would love to use this program for the kind of
> > projects that we do here (high end custom homes). I need a program
> > smarter and more useful than a box of hair (read not autocad).
> >
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