Revit 2020

[ben]

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?

[ToanDN]

I heard the same thing today last year.

[ben]

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!

[SteveKStafford]

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.

[Anonymous]

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

[dbrainard]

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.

[Anonymous]

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

[jacques]

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

[ben]

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

[Anonymous]

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!

[Viveka_CD]

Hi All,

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

Regards,

[zinMY9GK]

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@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!

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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?