GRUG 8 Excitech whats new Revit 2013 20120426

1. What’s New in Revit 2013?
...and a bit more
Ralph Pullinger, Autodesk
Rob Clark, Excitech

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Top Features
Autodesk
®
Building Design Suite 2013
 Autodesk 360 Connectivity
 AutoCAD Apps on Autodesk Exchange
 Import and Aggregate 3D Models
AutoCAD 2013
 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) Enhancements
 Global Content Pack
 Content & Catalog Browser Migration
AutoCAD Architecture 2013
 Universal Connector
 Industry Foundation Class (IFC) Enhancements
 Content & Catalog Browser Migration
AutoCAD MEP 2013
 Suite Workflow from Autodesk Revit 2013, AutoCAD 2013,
Inventor 2013
 Enhanced AutoCAD Interoperability
 Enhanced Autodesk Inventor Interoperability
Autodesk Showcase 2013
 Interoperability Enhancements
 Substance Texture Fill
 Color Adjustment Effect
Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2013
 Suite Workflow from Autodesk Revit 2013
 Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013 Interoperability
 Enhanced AutoCAD 2013 Interoperability
Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013
 Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013 Interoperability
 Grids & Levels from Autodesk Revit 2013
 5D/Cost Simulation
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2013
 Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013 Interoperability
 Grids & Levels from Autodesk Revit 2013
 Clash Detection Enhancements
Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2013
 Enhanced AutoCAD 2013 Interoperability
 Enhanced File Format Interoperability
 Enhanced Creation of Parts and Assemblies
Autodesk Inventor 2013
 Enhanced Integration with Autodesk Revit 2013
 Enhanced Seismic Load Analysis
 Enhanced Steel and Concrete Design
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional
2013
 Enhanced Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013 Interoperability
 Sun Shadow Analysis
 Measurement Tools
Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler 2013

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Building Design
Suite Only

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Building Design Suite Only
Autodesk Revit 2013*
 All Revit verticals functionalities
 Single customizable deployment
 Single content library
 Multi-discipline workflow
improvements
Autodesk Revit 2013
*Autodesk® Revit® is only available in Building Design Suite 2013 Premium and Ultimate Editions
Support multi-discipline workflows, and
easier to manage multiple Autodesk
solutions

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Building Design Suite Only
Autodesk Revit 2013*
 Suite workflow between Autodesk
Revit 2013 and Autodesk
Showcase 2013
 Conceptual Model
 Interactive Walkthrough
 Realistic Presentation
 Suite workflow between Autodesk
Revit 2013 and Autodesk 3ds Max
Design 2013
 3ds Max Design Exterior Rendering
 3ds Max Design Interior Rendering
Autodesk Revit 2013
*Autodesk® Revit® is only available in Building Design Suite 2013 Premium and Ultimate Editions
Support multi-discipline workflows, and easier
to manage multiple Autodesk solutions

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Platform &
For Architects
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Component-Based Stairs
 Run, landing, and support components
can be modify with direct manipulation
 More stair layouts and overlapping
stairs capabilities
 Annotation & representation
improvements to support industry and
firm standards
Autodesk Revit 2013
For Architects
Enable more flexibilities and add
capabilities for modeling and
documenting stair designs

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Railings Enhancements
 Railing transitions and extensions to
top rails and handrails improvements
 Auto-placement of continuous rail
elements
 Railing can be preview during sketching
Autodesk Revit 2013
For Architects
Railing enhancements enable
creation of railings more
accurately.

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Physical Properties for Building
Performance Analysis
 Assign thermal and structural
properties for Revit building
construction
 Export thermal and structural
properties to gbXML file format
 Enhance gbXML quality
Improve efficiency of BIM-based
analysis workflows
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Visualization Enhancements
 Interactive ray trace views
 Artificial lights and entourage in
realistic view style
 Sky background in all visual styles
 Full transparency control
 Anti-aliasing in model geometries in
all visual styles
 Software Acceleration Support
More options and control over the
appearance for creating compelling
presentation graphics
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Construction Modeling - Parts
 Merge, exclude and restore parts
 Divide parts with gap offset and
custom profiles
 Support linked model object splitting
and manipulation
 Create parts from more model
categories
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects
Derive more construction insight by
working with multi-disciplinary design
models

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Construction Modeling –
Assemblies
 Support placement of assembly views
on regular project sheet
 Manual transfer of assembly sheets
during deletion
 Assembly views origin definition
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects
Extending the powerful capabilities to
produce shop drawings

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View Template Enhancements
 Manage views using view types
 New discipline option
 Default discipline for view creation
 Underlay orientation and color
scheme settings are available in
view templates
More control over how various
elements are displayed within the
view, and enable closer
collaboration with engineers
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Interoperability Enhancements
 Bentley® V8 DGN import/export
 DWF™ export enhancements
 Improved DWG™ entity fidelity
More dependable and configurable
DWG & DGN workflows and
deliverables
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
Interoperability
 IFC v2x3 certification
 IFC export Add-In supporting 2x4
standard
 Increased IFC open source
customization
Greater support for industry and
government standards
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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User Experience Enhancements
 Divide and Repeat
 Dimensions enhancements
 Project Browser search
 View References
 Multi-Segmented grid lines
New productivity features and
refinements help to streamline workflow
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Revit Server Enhancements
 Multiple host server network
 Hyper-V virtualization support
 Improved file lock management
 Improved workflow with
Autodesk® Vault Collaboration
AEC 2013
Gain more control over managing
central models
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Performance Improvements
 Large, complex models
 Stacked walls
 Zones
 Rebar Cover
 Flex Piping
 Graphics
Performance improvements in Revit
lead to a smoother user experience
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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Revit Exchange
 Central location for add-in content
 Review the apps
 Rating options
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects
Easily gain access to add-ins and
other content in Revit

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Autodesk® 360 Rendering*
 Faster, and high-quality near-
photorealistic rendering in the cloud
Autodesk® 360 Energy Analysis for
Autodesk® Revit® 2013*
 Greater insight into energy
consumption and costs powered by
Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-
based service
 Design alternatives analysis
 Internet mapping service contains more
than 1.5 million weather datasets
Autodesk Subscription customers gain access to
integrated Autodesk cloud-based features*
*Web-based energy analysis and rendering are available to Autodesk Subscription customers of Autodesk Building Design Suite 2013 Premium and Ultimate Editions during the term of their
subscription.
Autodesk Revit 2013
Platform & For Architects

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For
MEP Engineers
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Pipe Routing Preferences
 Pipe routing based on segments
 Unique material and schedule type
combinations
 Constrain to routing preferences
Duct Routing Preferences
 Added duct fittings to preferences
 Select multiple fittings
 Constrain to routing preferences
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Design duct and pipe system to
industry standards with the help of
enhanced routing preferences.

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Reapply Type
 Match changes made in routing
preference
 Reapply same type to update a run
 Change run of pipe or duct
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Modify duct or pipe run based on
new routing preference for easier
design changes.

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Room Calculation Point
 Enable and edit in specific families
 Air terminals and lighting fixtures
 Move point inside space
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Improve engineering space
calculations for better building
performance analysis

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MEP Centerlines
 Round MEP elements
 Duct, pipe, conduit, fittings, and flex
 Plan, elevation & hidden line views
 Toggle on / off
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Use centerlines for round objects to
provide better visual representation
in construction documentation.

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Pressure Loss Report
 Duct and Pipe
 Generate for single or multiple systems
 Save as HTML or CSV files
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Design and document more efficient building
systems and improve performance with
better reporting

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Diameter Symbol
 Pipe size prefix
 Round duct size prefix
 Conduit size prefix
Loop Leader
 Loop arrow style
 Used by a tag leader
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Document pipe and round duct elements
based on industry standards for better
construction documentation

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User Experience Enhancements
 Rise / Drop Graphics
 Pipe Slope in Millimeter
 Decimeter for length
Autodesk Revit 2013
For MEP Engineers
Improve productivity with
enhancements that help you design
and document building systems

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For
Structural Engineers
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Enhanced Analytical Model
 Direct manipulation for analytical floors
 Managing of openings
 Visibility of analytical nodes
Autodesk Revit 2013
For Structural Engineers
More flexibility and usability for
analytical model adjustments and
visibility

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Analytical Links
 Manual creation
 Different types
 Visibility of analytical links
 Transfer to Autodesk Robot Structural
Analysis Professional 2013
Autodesk Revit 2013
For Structural Engineers
More accurate definition better
reflecting real structure behavior

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Autodesk Revit 2013
For Structural Engineers
Reinforcement Enhancements
 Area and Path Reinforcement hosting
structural rebar
 Improved snapping to fillets and hooks
 New units
More rebar options when modeling
and documenting concrete
reinforcement

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Welded Wire Meshes
 New Structural Fabric Area feature
 Definition similar to the Area Reinforcement
 Different types of fabric sheets
 Fabric sheet alignment
 Lap splice position
Autodesk Revit 2013
For Structural Engineers
Gives more accurate and completed
detailing and documentation of
structural elements

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Autodesk Revit 2013
For Structural Engineers
Cloud based analysis that helps to
streamline design process
Autodesk® 360 Structural Analysis for
Autodesk Revit*
 Extend design models to the cloud
 Simultaneously perform static analysis
 Visualize and explore analytical results
*Available to Autodesk Subscription customers of Autodesk Building Design Suite 2013 Premium and Ultimate Editions during the term of their subscription.

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Building Design Suite
Software Solutions
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Top Features
AutoCAD 2013
Autodesk 360 Connectivity
 Secure online document storage, sharing,
and viewing
 5GB free, 25GB for Subscription customers
AutoCAD Apps on Autodesk Exchange
 Single online destination to find and download
AutoCAD extensions
 Hundreds of Autodesk-screened add-ins
available
Import and Aggregate 3D Models
 Import and aggregate models from a variety
of applications
 Support for Pro/ENGINEER®, CATIA®,
SoldWorks®, NX®, and Rhinoceros®
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Top Features
AutoCAD Architecture 2013
Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
Enhancements
 Recertified from buildingSMART version 2x3
IFC files
 New IFC Toolkit
Global Content Pack
 Ships with the same content globally
 Common reference point for Help, Tutorials,
and localized content
Content & Catalog Browser Migration
 Migrate Content Catalog
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Improves your drafting productivity, and
usability

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Top Features
AutoCAD MEP 2013
 Universal Connector
 Connect to Autodesk® Civil 2013 3D pipe
 Connect to Autodesk® Plant 2013 3D pipe
 Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
Enhancements
 Recertified from buildingSMART version 2x3
IFC files
 New IFC toolkit
 Content & Catalog Browser Migration
Enhancement
 Migrate content catalog
 Reset settings to default
Improves your drafting productivity, and
usability

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Top Features
Autodesk Showcase 2013
Help win more business
Suite Workflow from Autodesk Revit
2013, AutoCAD 2013, and Autodesk
Inventor 2013
 One-Click workflow
 Available in Building Design Suite 2013
Premium and Ultimate Editions ONLY
Enhanced AutoCAD 2013
Interoperability
 ACAD ObjectEnablers
 ACAD xrefs, and ACAD views
Enhanced Autodesk Inventor 2013
Interoperability
 Import of multiple inventor constraints
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Top Features
Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2013
Increases efficiency for everyday
workflow
Interoperability Enhancements
 Export DXF
Substance Texture Fill
 Import substance texture fills
 Manipulate their parameters
Color Adjustment Effect
 Adjust color effect
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Top Features
Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013
Suite Workflow from Autodesk Revit
2013
 One-Click workflow
 Only available in Building Design Suite 2013
Premium and Ultimate Editions
Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013
Interoperability
 Directly import Revit files
 Select Revit views
Enhanced AutoCAD 2013
Interoperability
 Support lights, daylight system, and exposure
control
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Better data exchange support for your
workflow

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Top Features
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate 2013
Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013
Interoperability
 Native Revit file reader
 Hierarchy representation
Grids & Levels from Autodesk Revit
2013
 Display grids & levels in scene view
 Orthographic display in plan and elevation
5D/Cost Simulation
 Associate costs with schedule tasks
 Material, labor, equipment, subcontractor,
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Coordinate your project smarter and
faster

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Top Features
Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2013
Enhanced Autodesk Revit 2013
Interoperability
 Native Revit file reader
 Hierarchy representation
Grids & Levels from Autodesk Revit
2013
 Display grids & levels in scene view
 Orthographic display in plan and elevation
Clash Detection Enhancements
 Clash result locations by level and grid
reference
 Sort results by grid reference, level, proximity,
etc.
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Coordinate your project smarter and
faster

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Enhanced Autodesk 3ds Max Design
2013 Interoperability
 Improve data exchange with a single click
Sun Shadow Analysis
 Geographically correct
 Animate shadow movement
Measurement Tools
 Volume and distance measurement
 Range finder
Top Features
Autodesk Infrastructure Modeler 2013
Better tools to create, evaluate and
communicate your designs

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Enhanced AutoCAD 2013
Interoperability
 Drawing views, edge display, and location
updates
 Open component drawing file from assembly
Enhanced File Format Interoperability
 Point Cloud
 STL import and export
 Common material and appearance library
Enhanced Creation of Parts and
Assemblies
 Center Point Rectangle
 Dynamic Trim and Extend
Top Features
Autodesk Inventor 2013
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More productive and streamline workflow

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Top Features
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2013
More accurate analysis and design
Enhanced Integration with Autodesk Revit 2013
 Updating analytical model changes for floors
 Sending analytical links
Enhanced Seismic Load Analysis
 Response Spectrum Approach
 Equivalent Lateral Force Method
Enhanced Steel and Concrete Design
 New Eurocodes
 Buckling length calculation procedure
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