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AndyThomas · April 14th, 2005

Randy

I am at work now so can't check my Viz version. The model example I have is definitely 'Viz render for ADT' though and I can't see it when opened in the other. The 3DViz version I have must have file linking though because it is in the tutorial and works with the files as instructed, just not the dwg's I save in my Revit 7.0.

I am so new to this I will try and get through the rendering turorials with revit first, today if possible. Seems like it's incorporated rendering is the package I am stuck with for convenience sake.

Re Revit - I have gone through a number of the turorials and it seems pretty simple. The concepts are great, with the wonderful parametric capabilities that even extend to the schedules, allowing changes to be made at any point, even in the schedules, and they will be changed throughout; and the 'free' elevations and sections.
Seems simple to operate but my PC seems pretty slow with it even though I have 2GB RAM at 3.4GHz. (I fear for my new home PC which has 1GB RAM, given the file sizes you mention) I am keen to have a closer look at the 'families' part of Revit. At present we are all using the limited windows/doors etc given as standard. Families are the place to create what we actually use. You can draw details too but I have only done a small tutorial so far. In some instances it seems that if you get the initial building structure done well in the first place, the basis for the details is partly given to start with, e.g. floor junction with wall. Then we can draft over it. You won't be able to manipulate the lines that are already there though, because they are part of the model. I suspect this will be a problem when wishing to seperate elements to show others between, e.g. building paper and self adhered membrane over a window flange etc. all needing to be visible seperately.
I always find the start to be daunting and filled with confusion and just hope it's great when it comes together in the end.
I will be interested to read the Return on Investment paper you guided me to. In our office we have been given 10 hours paid, and expected 10hrs minimum of our own time to learn revit. Same for me and rendering, including the research, and I'm learning photoshop on my own. I will check out the paper to see if they have any 'hours' listed. I would be interested to see how others have fared.

Andy

April 14th, 2005	#9 (permalink)
AndyThomas Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Comox, BC Age: 41 Posts: 7 Name: Andy Thomas	Re: What render package to pick? Randy I am at work now so can't check my Viz version. The model example I have is definitely 'Viz render for ADT' though and I can't see it when opened in the other. The 3DViz version I have must have file linking though because it is in the tutorial and works with the files as instructed, just not the dwg's I save in my Revit 7.0. I am so new to this I will try and get through the rendering turorials with revit first, today if possible. Seems like it's incorporated rendering is the package I am stuck with for convenience sake. Re Revit - I have gone through a number of the turorials and it seems pretty simple. The concepts are great, with the wonderful parametric capabilities that even extend to the schedules, allowing changes to be made at any point, even in the schedules, and they will be changed throughout; and the 'free' elevations and sections. Seems simple to operate but my PC seems pretty slow with it even though I have 2GB RAM at 3.4GHz. (I fear for my new home PC which has 1GB RAM, given the file sizes you mention) I am keen to have a closer look at the 'families' part of Revit. At present we are all using the limited windows/doors etc given as standard. Families are the place to create what we actually use. You can draw details too but I have only done a small tutorial so far. In some instances it seems that if you get the initial building structure done well in the first place, the basis for the details is partly given to start with, e.g. floor junction with wall. Then we can draft over it. You won't be able to manipulate the lines that are already there though, because they are part of the model. I suspect this will be a problem when wishing to seperate elements to show others between, e.g. building paper and self adhered membrane over a window flange etc. all needing to be visible seperately. I always find the start to be daunting and filled with confusion and just hope it's great when it comes together in the end. I will be interested to read the Return on Investment paper you guided me to. In our office we have been given 10 hours paid, and expected 10hrs minimum of our own time to learn revit. Same for me and rendering, including the research, and I'm learning photoshop on my own. I will check out the paper to see if they have any 'hours' listed. I would be interested to see how others have fared. Andy