Getting Started with Revit

[Anonymous]

Hello forum people. I have taken it upon myself to investigate the possibilities of implementing Revit into our daily work at a UK Claims company. I have set up a trial but now seem to not being able to install the product. That is issue one. I have been successful in installing on another laptop of a colleague and begun looking at the product. At first glance I find it very much confusing and it seems that we need to invest a lot of time into learning to simply navigate around an empty project. I remember in the early days playing around with CAD was easy so would it really be better if we simply continue using a CAD software instead? Another stop in the works is that more than one user cant work on the file at the same time and I dont know how i achieve that with more than just me. What we want to do is track the different kinds of work we do within a model and make it easy for users who haven't been to the sites to quickly link our notes to how the building actually is but it has proven to probably be more of a dream than a reality,  

[Viveka_CD]

Hi @Anonymous

Welcome to the community! Thanks for posting on our forum.

I appreciate the initiative you've taken on yourself to investigate the possibilities of implementing Revit into your daily work - Congratulations on making the first step!

Issue 1: Installing

For installing your software please download links from Autodesk virtual agent

See  how to install Autodesk products from the Virtual Agent

Before installing it is good to check the System requirements for Autodesk Revit 2018 products

Use this tool to find recommended system hardware or graphics hardware and drivers.

Issue 2: Learning

• See Autodesk tutorials and workshops
• Please see the resources on getting started tutorials at this post HERE
• You can try portals like Lynda and plural sight for basic courses in Revit

• Regarding Multiple users for one Revit file see HERE
• Also, see attached PDF document on Multi-user Collaboration
• Also see AU class on various approaches to successfully transitioning from AutoCAD to Revit.

You can always post any questions you may have on specific tools on the forums. Glad to help!

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. Kudos welcome!

 Regards,

[dgorsman]

Revit isn't CAD, that's for certain.  It's not something that most can just jump into and play around with, and it's highly recommended that you get training before doing much.

From your description, Revit may not be the product you are looking for.  Are you designing the structures themselves?  Or making modifications to them?  That's what this program is for.  If you're looking for something that's more of a review tool, where you can walk around inside the model and take notes then you want to be looking at the Navisworks products (Freedom - free viewer; Simulate - file reader, reviewer, simulation/animation/rendering; Manage - Simulate plus clash detection).  For what it's worth, it's easy enough to work with I've got most of our engineers here using it to review our models - even the grey-haired ones who have trouble with anything more automated than a mechanical pencil. 

[RobDraw]

I think you meant Revit is not AutoCAD.

CAD is Computer Aided Design and Revit is definitely that.

[chrisplyler]

Yes, Revit does have a pretty large learning curve associated with it. But the extent of training necessary depends, of course, on what you hope to do with the software. If you only want to look around in someone else's model, then you only need to learn the navigation controls, right? If you elaborate a bit on your end goals, we may be able to offer more specific advice.

1. You need not learn to navigate around an empty project. There's nothing to see there. You want to learn to navigate around a project with some content. Youtube.com has numerous videos that are simple beginner guides to the user interface of Revit.

2. Multiple people can work within a single project file. It isn't a problem. Well, okay, it's a tiny bit of hassle to set it up, but not much. Search youtube for Revit Worksets and Revit Work Sharing.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for the suggestions much appreciated. What we perhaps are really looking for is some help to determine what we can use the software with. I know some of our competitors have been using it for their documentation but exactly how is not something I know. I am not at a stage where we can get budget for a consultant because I am pretty much just doing a little research on my own. I do not suppose Autodesk has free consultancy for Non Subscribers? I am only on trial without having bought anything yet

[RobDraw]

The information is out there unless you are in some niche field. I'm sure that the people on these forums could point you in the right direction, too. You just have to ask.

[Jacob.westergaard]

Hi @Nagapitos

First of all thank you for taking your time to post this on the forum, 

Secondly, I would be more than happy to give you a call if you feel like a talk is just what you need. I cannot see your phone number on the account so perhaps you can send it privately over the forum? 

Thanks again,

[Viveka_CD · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

You are very welcome! 

Regarding property claims documentation- it mostly deals investigating repairs, assessing property damages, understanding project phases, preparing construction documents and communicating vital design information to clients and building contractors.

I'm sure Autodesk Revit can help you with your workflow. 

For installation questions, you can get in touch with or installation and licensing expert @natasha.l and see which package suits you best.

Please feel free to get in touch with Jacob Westergaard, our specialist in the UK. He can provide the information that you are looking for.

Thank you @Jacob.westergaard 

For any questions, you may have on projects or tools, feel free to post on the forum. Glad to help!

Regards,

[Viveka_CD]

Hi @Jacob.westergaard

Is there any other information you'd like to add to this thread, to benefit others seeking similar solutions?

Regards,