RDCadd primarily uses AutoCAD Architecture 2009 and Revit Architecture 2009 for our daily operations. Today we will take a quick look at some of the common features of the new product by Autodesk called Revit Architecture 2009.
Features:
- Building model information is updated automatically throughout the entire project
- Scan model for collisions between elements called “inference checking”
- Render scenes directly with the program with the award-winning mental ray™ rendering engine
- Includes ViewCube™ and SteeringWheels™ technology for easy viewing of 3D objects
- Export your project as a FBX file to 3ds Max™ for amazing design visualization projects
- Easily import/export information for massing studies and floor area calculations
- Create details with easy to use tools and extensive library
- Produce material takeoffs for estimating purposes
- Integrate with Autodesk™ Design Review software to track changes, measure, markup without the need for the original design creating software
- Creat groups for 3D components and 2D lines
- Create sun solar studies by specifying date, time, and animate if needed
The biggest improvement that I enjoy is the ability to render a scene using the built-in mental ray™ rendering engine. You no longer have to export your project to 3ds Max or other software to produce high-quality renderings. We will be looking at the Render settings and how they can be adjusted to produce different results in the next couple weeks.
Below is a rendering that was produced and rendered entirely in Revit Architecture 2009 and some minor adjustments in Adobe Photoshop CS3. Enjoy!
Below is a rendering that was partially produced in Revit Architecture 2009 and rendered with mental ray (no photoshop adjustments). Enjoy!
