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Originally Posted by TheAllusionist
It would be interesting to know if anyone here is using Revit and how well the models transfer into 3D rendering applications, I will have to go check out whether there is a Revit catagory in the forums. My understanding is that Revit is superior in the parametric modeling and updating of documents, but perhaps not as strong in the construction documentation aspect compared to programs like ADT. Wish I had a crystal ball to see into the future so I knew if Autodesk faded into a Revit based application and faded out ADT such as the case with Engineering Desktop to Inventor. Don't want to bet on the wrong horse! LOL
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Scroll down a bit to the "3D CAD SOFTWARE / Autodesk Revit"
It translate pretty good to VIZ or MAX and you just need to apply textures to it and fix up some UV problems.
http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/files/..._Revit_VIZ.pdf
Yep like you said, Autodesk plans to fade out ADT just like AutoCAD mechanical desktop transition to Autodesk inventor. I think Autodesk has repeated said that Revit is the future, in fact, beginning of this year, they were READY to drop ADT, but somehow market still demands it so they back down and made another version of it and integrate lots of Revit's feature, making ADT easier and more like Revit. But the problem with ADT is that it's essentially is still AutoCAD underneath, so updating engine and it's HUGE limitation due to AutoCAD make it not the wise investment for the future. On the other hand, ADT is more compatible with AutoCAD (ofcourse..) Revit is more like an completely new program (Autodesk acquired it from another company 2 years ago) but it's pretty compatible with autoCAD already. (output to layered files of DWG2004/2000 and DXF)
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Originally Posted by TheAllusionist
but perhaps not as strong in the construction documentation aspect compared to programs like ADT
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That's a myth. You can do documentation FINE in Revit. Infact if you learn to use itl, you would want to draft in Revit through and through. It's a pleasure to draw in Revit than in AutoCAD.
But the really, there are endless flamewar and discussion about WHICH to use, I can honestly just offer you the advice of trying out both (can you trial ADT?....with Revit you can) programs and make your own decision.
To try out Revit : (download link) or call up autodesk and order a trial CD.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servle...&linkID=3770209