The document outlines the new features and enhancements in Autodesk Revit 2017, including improvements in architectural, structural, and MEP design capabilities. Key enhancements include a depth cueing feature, various structural engineering tools for reinforcement and connectivity, and MEP design optimizations for fabrication and documentation. The software also offers new cloud-based energy analysis options for subscription customers, aiming to enhance building performance and documentation efficiency.

1. What’s new in Autodesk®
Revit®
2017
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4. What’s new in Autodesk®
Revit®
2017
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7. New features and enhancements
Architecture/platform enhancements
Depth cueing
Improved railing hosts
Autodesk®
FormIt®
360 Converter
Autodesk®
Insight 360*
Global parameter enhancements
Improved software performance
Autodesk®
Raytracer rendering engine
Text Editor and layout engine
Calculate in annotation tags
Dynamo graphical programming interface
Tangency locks
Schedule improvements
Autodesk Revit 2017
Structural engineering enhancements
Reinforcement connectors
Variable rebar distribution
Graphical rebar constraints management
Bent fabric sheets reinforcement
Structural connectivity
Autodesk®
Steel Connections for Revit®
Column split
New Steel profiles catalogues
Improved structural foundations
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
design & fabrication enhancements
Design to Fabrication
Optimize lengths
Short segment optimization
Route and Fill
Trim and Extend
Quick Connect
Change type
Slope control
Fabrication model documentation
Hanger improvements
Electrical apparent load calculation options
Design computation improvements
Scalability improvements
Creating an MEP model within Revit from
Fabrication components
Autodesk®
Revit ®
2017 software includes all Autodesk Revit 2016 R2 new features
and enhancements
*Cloud-based energy analysis is available to Autodesk®
Maintenance Subscription and Desktop Subscription customers of Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit
MEP, or editions of suites that contain Autodesk Revit software during the term of their subscription.

8. New features and enhancements
Architecture/platform enhancements
Depth cueingDepth cueing
Improved railing hosts
Autodesk®
FormIt®
360 Converter
Autodesk®
Insight 360*
Global parameter enhancementsGlobal parameter enhancements
Improved software performance
Autodesk®
Raytracer rendering engine
Text Editor and layout engineText Editor and layout engine
Calculate in annotation tags
Dynamo graphical programming interface
Tangency locks
Schedule improvements
Autodesk Revit 2017
Structural engineering enhancements
Reinforcement connectorsReinforcement connectors
Variable rebar distribution
Graphical rebar constraints management
Bent fabric sheets reinforcement
Structural connectivityStructural connectivity
AutodeskAutodesk®®
Steel Connections for RevitSteel Connections for Revit®®
Column split
New Steel profiles catalogues
Improved structural foundations
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
design & fabrication enhancements
Design to FabricationDesign to Fabrication
Optimize lengths
Short segment optimization
Route and Fill
Trim and Extend
Quick Connect
Change type
Slope control
Fabrication model documentation
Hanger improvementsHanger improvements
Electrical apparent load calculation options
Design computation improvements
Scalability improvements
Creating an MEP model within Revit fromCreating an MEP model within Revit from
Fabrication componentsFabrication components
Autodesk®
Revit ®
2017 software includes all Autodesk Revit 2016 R2 new features
and enhancements
*Cloud-based energy analysis is available to Autodesk®
Maintenance Subscription and Desktop Subscription customers of Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit
MEP, or editions of suites that contain Autodesk Revit software during the term of their subscription.

9. What’s new in Autodesk®
Revit®
2017
Curt worked 17 years at Autodesk, Inc. as a Technical Account Manager, working
with large customers in the AEC and Utilities industries before coming to work at
PPI Group. His former experience also includes BIM lead at Critigen, LLC - a
consulting services company and as CAD Production Manager at a full service
AEC firm. Curt earned a Master of Architecture degree, Bachelor of Architecture
degree, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and Planning from the
University of Idaho. Currently Curt is our newest application engineer with a
strong focus in the Revit softwares.

10. Revit for architects & platform tools

11. Depth cueing
 Add depth to elevations and
sections
 Compatible with hidden lines,
sketchy lines, ambient shadows,
anti-aliasing, and more
 Control the depth
Architecture enhancements
Add depth to elevations and sections for stunning visuals.
Autodesk Revit 2017

12. Depth cueing
Architecture enhancements
Add depth to elevations and sections for stunning visuals.
Autodesk Revit 2017

13. Improved railing hosts
 Model rails that follow the
slope, curvature, or elevation of
elements
 Top of walls
 Floors
 Roofs
Architecture enhancements
Model a rail as it is intended to be built.
Autodesk Revit 2017

14. FormIt 360 Converter
 Convert SketchUp®
, RFA, and
FormIt files
 Launch FormIt 360 from within
Revit
Architecture enhancements
Share data between FormIt 360 and Revit.
Autodesk Revit 2017

15. Autodesk Insight 360*
 Included with Revit 2017
subscription
 Fast, intuitive, outcome-driven
guide
 Integrates many workflows
 Access to EnergyPlus heating
and cooling load data
Architecture enhancements
Optimize building performance outcomes
*Cloud-based energy analysis is available to Autodesk®
Maintenance
Subscription and Desktop Subscription customers of Autodesk Revit Architecture,
Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk Revit MEP, or editions of suites that contain
Autodesk Revit software during the term of their subscription.
Autodesk Revit 2017

16. Global parameters
 Drive dimension and element
instance parameters with project-
wide parameters
 Capture formulaic relationships
directly in model
 Automate positioning of one
element based on size of another
element
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Better capture design intent with project-wide parameters.
Autodesk Revit 2017

17. Improved software
performance
 Displays only the visible
elements of a view and does not
draw elements that are hidden
 Processes color fills in the
background
 Navigate models more
smoothly and continuously
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Work more efficiently with faster software.
Autodesk Revit 2017

18. Autodesk Raytracer
rendering engine
 Default visualization engine
 Notable increase in speed
 Based on physically more
accurate lights, materials, and
reflected lights
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Render faster and more
accurately.
Autodesk Revit 2017

19. Text Editor and layout
engine
 Edit in-canvas
 Set all text to upper or
lowercase
 Add spaces between bullets
 Create lists with multiple levels,
indents, and numbers
 Easily import and export to
AutoCAD
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Improve documentation with more control over text.
Autodesk Revit 2017

20. Schedule improvements
 Create a Schedule View
template
 View templates include
parameters for fields, and more
 Display minimum and
maximum values for calculations
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Help streamline documentation
and maximize efficiency.
Autodesk Revit 2017

21. Calculate in annotation
tags
 Allow calculated values
 Obey pin restrictions
 Used with any tag type
 Pinned tag does not relocate
 Pinned tag does not change its
shape
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Create a tag with a calculation.
Autodesk Revit 2017

22. Dynamo graphical
programming interface
 Fully integrated
 Accessible to non-programmers
and programmers
 Visually script behavior
 Define custom pieces of logic
Multidisciplinary enhancements
Use a fully integrated visual programming interface.
Autodesk Revit 2017

23. Multidisciplinary enhancements
Gain greater control when sketching in the Family Editor.
Tangency locks
 Place locks to sketch lines
while working in the Sketch or
Family Editor (floor, ceilings, etc.)
 Does not work for model lines
or reference lines
Autodesk Revit 2017

24. Revit for structural engineers

25.  Reinforcement connectors
 Define rebar connections requirements
 Comprehensive and detailed model
 Symbolic representations for rebar
accessories
 Coupler numbering
Structural engineering enhancements
Improve level of details for reinforcement
modeling and documentation.
Autodesk Revit 2017

26.  Variable rebar distribution
 Nonstandard concrete element
shapes
 Use multi-rebar annotations
 More accurate schedules that
display varying lengths
Structural engineering enhancements
Increase 3D rebar modeling
versatility.
Autodesk Revit 2017

27.  Graphical rebar constraints
management
 In-canvas tools
 Place rebar more precisely
Structural engineering enhancements
Provide faster model definition completeness.
Autodesk Revit 2017

28.  Bent fabric sheets reinforcement
 Accommodate different shapes of concrete
hosts
 Sketch bent sheets
Structural engineering enhancements
Get more accurate and completed detailing and
documentation of structural elements.
Autodesk Revit 2017

29.  Structural connectivity
 Generic connection
 Relations for members
 Requirements
 Approval status information
Structural engineering enhancements
Improve workflow between design and
detailing within the BIM environment.
Autodesk Revit 2017

30.  Autodesk Steel Connections for
Revit
 More accurate models
 Helps capture design intent with
standard connections
 Connections code check
Structural engineering enhancements
Create better-coordinated designs
and documentation that extend to
fabrication.
Autodesk Revit 2017

31.  Column split
 More accurate models
 Steel connections placement
 More accurate bill of materials
Structural engineering enhancements
Get greater model accuracy and precise design
intent definition that includes connections.
Autodesk Revit 2017

32.  More accurate and consistent steel content
 New Steel profiles catalogues
 Precise quantities for steel BOM
Structural engineering enhancements
Improve integration of structural solutions
within BIM workflows.
Autodesk Revit 2017

33.  Improved structural foundations
 Attach structural columns to foundations
 Automatic column length adjustment
Structural engineering enhancements
Improve users’ productivity.
Autodesk Revit 2017

34. Revit for MEP design & fabrication

35. Design to fabrication optimization
Design to Fabrication
 Service conversion
Optimize lengths
 Review for standard straight lengths
Short segment optimization
 Reposition part and adjust extension
MEP fabrication
More quickly iterate from a design level of detail model
to a fabrication level of detail model.
Autodesk Revit 2017

36. Part modeling improvements
Route and Fill
 Automate layout with detailed
options
 Connect two open endpoints
of a run
 Specify which fittings are
required
MEP fabrication
Move beyond part-by-part modeling to
simplify and automate the process.
Autodesk Revit 2017

37. Part modeling improvements
Trim and Extend tool
 Conditions and connectivity
rules
Quick Connect
 Stretch fittings
MEP fabrication
Modify fabrication duct and pipe runs with tools that make it
easier.
Autodesk Revit 2017

38. Fabrication layout improvements
Change type
 Swap fittings
Slope control
 Pitch elements
Fabrication model documentation
 Elevations, abbreviations, rise/drop,
hidden lines
MEP fabrication
Better document the fabrication model.
Autodesk Revit 2017

39. Hanger improvements
Trapeze
 Tiered layouts
Adjust bearer and rod
 Extend bearer and modify rod
position
Fitting support
MEP fabrication
Facilitate detailed support planning
with more flexible hanger capabilities.
Autodesk Revit 2017

40. Electrical apparent load
calculation options
Sum true load and reactive load
Sum apparent load
MEP design
True and Reactive ApparentDesign more efficiently and choose
the calculation options for your needs.
Autodesk Revit 2017

41. Design computation improvements
 Temperature Difference Parameter Type
 Compute the Delta T
 Pressure drop
 Associate a pressure drop table
MEP design
Better communicate the engineering data captured in the model.
Autodesk Revit 2017

42. Scalability improvements
Mark values
 Helps avoid duplicate mark
warnings
Pipe system volume calculations
 Compute in background
Smart views
 Display of duct
MEP design
Improve scalability and performance when working with large models.
Autodesk Revit 2017

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Thank You
Curt Egli
Sr. Application Specialist
The PPI Group
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