topic Re: Revit 2020 in Revit Architecture Forum

Revit 2020

ben — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:41:51 GMT

I've heard rumors that once Revit 2020 comes out that there won't be a different version for each year. Instead it'll just have updates going forward, doing away with the need for different versions for each year. Anyone know if this is true?

Re: Revit 2020

ToanDN — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:43:01 GMT

I heard the same thing today last year.

Re: Revit 2020

ben — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:47:25 GMT

So going forward it'll just be Revit, no more years? No more converting forward, or not being able to convert backwards, no more updating libraries each year or keeping separate libraries for each year? That will be great!

Re: Revit 2020

SteveKStafford — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:58:02 GMT

New features require underlying file format alteration, just like with any other software. It might not be every year but there will undoubtedly be new versions requiring an upgrade...well unless they've figured out how to turn Revit into a unicorn.

Re: Revit 2020

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:26:30 GMT

Revit Monopoly v1, v2, v3, OMG My Bank Account, OMGMBA v2, OMGMBA v3.....

Re: Revit 2020

dbrainard — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:57:38 GMT

The gaming industry has embraced this concept for a long time now, and it works well as long as all users are always up to date. Think of all the money to be saved in marketing alone by switching to managing just one product.

Re: Revit 2020

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:48:45 GMT

Its' still the first day of the fourth month there isn't it... (posted from the future in NZ)

Re: Revit 2020

jacques — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:02:14 GMT

Shucks, I had my hopes up until I read your post.

Re: Revit 2020

ben — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:07:09 GMT

Haha yes, but it wasn't meant to be an April Fools joke. I've actually heard some people talk about this.

Re: Revit 2020

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:45:57 GMT

I hope you're right but can only see that being a thing for 360 hosted models. Not that the file format is the same but version upgrades are automatic on upload.

Eg User uploads r2018 model, 360 upgrades to 2020 so users on 2020 effectively see the one version.

Not sure how they'd downgrade to older versions though, no way the old format can handle new object features/behaviors without losing something. I hope the AutoCAD AEC/Civil Object downgrade model, proxy geometric/property placeholders, or 'object enablers' for older versions isn't being considered!

Re: Revit 2020

Viveka_CD — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:49:35 GMT

Hi All,

Watch the forums for more updates and ping me in a few weeks! 🙂

Regards,

Re: Revit 2020

zinMY9GK — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:53:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

I hope you're right but can only see that being a thing for 360 hosted models. Not that the file format is the same but version upgrades are automatic on upload.

Eg User uploads r2018 model, 360 upgrades to 2020 so users on 2020 effectively see the one version.

Not sure how they'd downgrade to older versions though, no way the old format can handle new object features/behaviors without losing something. I hope the AutoCAD AEC/Civil Object downgrade model, proxy geometric/property placeholders, or 'object enablers' for older versions isn't being considered!

If the amount of new categories or other types of objects is minimal and the update focuses on productivity of the tools, I don't see a reason why Revit wouldn't be able to remain in the same format for two or even three years. Then we are back at the old 3-year release cycle, have less compatibility stress in projects and can collaborate more effectively. Yearly file format change is madness in the long term. Ever think about the end user wanting to maintain these models for the following 30-years?