Software for BIM

Analysis

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  Building element energy analysis

  Supports faster building performance analysis.

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  Enhanced structural analytical model

  Analytical model enhancements provide insight.

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  Duct and pipe calculations to API

  Use the API to perform pipe/duct calculations.

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  Energy Analysis for Revit

  Support sustainable design decision making.

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  Autodesk® 360 structural analysis

  Perform static analysis from the cloud.

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  Structural analytical model

  Create/manage the structural analytical model.

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  Bidirectional links, multiple analysis packages

  Analysis results automatically update your model.

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  Physical materials for performance analysis

  Improve BIM-based building performance workflows.

Design

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  Enhanced Autodesk Exchange

  Access functionality through Autodesk Exchange.

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  Dockable window framework

  Dock dialogs in a single window.

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  Stairs and railings

  More easily model, edit, and document designs.

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  Air terminal on duct

  Place air terminal devices on duct faces.

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  Angle constraints

  Restrict angles for pipe, duct, and cable tray.

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  Cap open ends

  Cap open ends of pipe or duct content quickly.

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  Plumbing template

  The Plumbing-Default template speeds design.

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  Rebar placement constraints customization

  Gain control over rebar placement.

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  Reinforcement enhancements

  Get more rebar options when modeling.

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  CSV file removal project

  Embed CSV data into families.

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  Temporary view templates

  Change view properties temporarily.

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  Parametric components

  The graphical system for design, form making.

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  Bidirectional associativity

  A change anywhere is a change everywhere.

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  Conceptual design tools

  Sketch freely, and create free-form models.

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  Point cloud improvements

  Improve appearance and controls of point clouds.

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  Parameter variance for groups

  Vary the value of parameters assigned to groups.

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  HVAC/electrical design room color-fill plans

  Communicate design intent, visually.

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  Piping and electrical content

  Access electrical content within Revit. (video: 0:53 sec.)

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  Enhanced MEP systems

  Create and name duct and piping system types.

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  System browser

  Focus on the systems that are important to you.

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  Sloped piping

  Tools support enhanced productivity for piping design.

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  Multiple materials modeling

  Model your structure using the materials you need.

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  Structural reinforcement

  Define and visualize concrete reinforcement.

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  Point cloud tools

  Connect laser scans directly into the BIM process.

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  Enhanced API

  Revit 2014 includes multiple API enhancements.

Documentation

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  Non-rectangular crop regions

  Crop non-rectangular model areas faster.

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  Split elevations

  Easily manage elevation cut-line configuration.

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  Alternate dimensions

  Automatically display dimension values.

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  Improved rebar tagging

  Annotate multiple elements with a single tag.

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  Improved positioning of beams and braces

  Define geometry and position for beams and braces.

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  Enhanced schedules

  Get greater control of schedule formatting.

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  Construction modeling

  Derive construction insight from design models.

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  Interoperability

  Work efficiently with your extended project team.

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  Material Takeoff

  Calculate/track detailed material quantities.

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  DWG, DWF, DXF, and DGN support

  Work with data from clients or contractors.

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  Tag on placement/by category

  Tag components as they are being placed. (video: 1:07 min.)

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  Interface to external databases

  Output data to any ODBC-compliant database.

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  Panel schedules

  Display totals in current or load values.

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  Structural details

  Create details from views of a 3D model.

Collaboration

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  Interference check

  Scan Revit model for collisions between elements.

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  Worksharing

  Multiple users save their work to a central file.

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  Revit Server

  Collaborate on shared models across a WAN.

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  Vault integration

  Integration helps streamline data management.

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  Citrix Ready™ and 64-bit support

  Work from remote locations using a local server.

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  Autodesk® 360 integration

  Gain access to integrated Autodesk 360 features.

Visualization

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  Displaced views

  Create displaced building design views.

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  Enhanced visualization

  Improve performance for visualization.

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  Design visualization

  Capture design ideas in a photorealistic state.

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  Rendering

  Reduce project costs with cloud-based rendering.