Navisworks (previously known as JetStream ) is a 3D design review package for Microsoft Windows .
35-482: Used primarily in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to complement 3D design packages (such as Autodesk Revit , AutoCAD , and MicroStation ), Navisworks allows users to open and combine 3D models; navigate around them in real-time (without the WASD possibility); and review the model using a set of tools including comments, redlining, viewpoint, and measurements. A selection of plug-ins enhances
70-407: A building and structure and its components in 3D , annotate the model with 2D drafting elements and access building information from the building model's database. Revit is 4D building information modeling (BIM) application capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later maintenance and/or demolition. Charles River Software
105-571: A building by creating a parametric three-dimensional model that included both the geometry and non-geometric design and construction information, which is also known as building information modeling or BIM (1975 Eastman C.). At the time, several other software packages—such as ArchiCAD and Reflex—provided a three-dimensional virtual building model and let the user control individual components via parameters (parametric components). Two key differences in Revit were that users created parametric components in
140-414: A common code base. Each Revit user works on a local copy of the design, periodically checking in the work into the central repository. New user starts with creating a local copy of this repository. When a user starts modifying some building elements, these elements get automatically locked, preventing others from modifying them. The locks are maintained in the central repository. The elements stay locked until
175-483: A given component by changing predefined parameters such as height , width or number in the case of an array. In this way a family defines a geometry that is controlled by parameters, each combination of parameters can be saved as a type , and each occurrence (instance in Revit) of a type can also contain further variations. For example, a swing door may be a Family. It may have types that describe different sizes and
210-445: A graphical "family editor" rather than a programming language. The model captured all relationships between components, views and annotations so that a change to any element automatically propagated to keep the model consistent. For example, moving a wall updated neighboring walls, floors and roofs, corrected the placement and values of dimensions and notes, adjusted the floor areas reported in schedules, redrew section views, etc.—so that
245-551: A wide range of design file formats. Formats natively supported include: Additional products that are supported through Autodesk, and third parties: Autodesk Revit Autodesk Revit is a building information modeling software for architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, and contractors. The original software was developed by Charles River Software, founded in 1997, renamed Revit Technology Corporation in 2000 and acquired by Autodesk in 2002. The software allows users to design
280-541: Is an active member of BuildingSMART (formerly the International Alliance for Interoperability, IAI), an industry organization that publishes standards for file and data interoperability for built environment software. Graphisoft was one of the founders of the Open BIM concept, which supports 3D BIM data exchange between the different design disciplines on open-source platforms. Archicad can also export
315-638: Is an architectural BIM CAD software for Mac and Windows developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft . Archicad offers computer aided solutions for common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the design process of the built environment-buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc. Development of Archicad started in 1982 for the Apple Lisa , the predecessor of the original Apple Macintosh. Following its launch in 1987, with Graphisoft 's "Virtual Building" concept, Archicad became regarded by some as
350-566: Is available in a number of localized versions. In addition to a translated user interface and documentation, these versions have a set of parametric objects (object libraries) developed considering the specific requirements of the regional market, and different default values for object properties, menu arrangements, etc. Various free and commercial add-on products and extensions add extra functionality to Archicad or provide further data exchange possibilities with other software applications. Some of these extensions are developed by Graphisoft , such as
385-489: Is included in the AEC Collection . Revit is available in multiple language localizations: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. With the release of Revit 2016, Autodesk dropped support for 32-bit Windows. The Revit work environment allows users to manipulate whole buildings or assemblies (in the project environment) or individual 3D shapes (in
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#1732794260942420-522: Is still available and appropriate for co-located design team. Since 2013 Autodesk also offers hosted cloud-based central repositories for Revit as a service. When a user creates a building, model or any other kind of object in Revit, they may use Revit's rendering engine to make a more realistic image of what is otherwise a very diagrammatic model. The user accomplishes this either by using the premade model, wall, floor, etc., tools, or making their own models, walls, materials, etc. Since Revit's 2010 release,
455-424: The "borrower" checks in her work and releases the locks. Patented technology called "worksharing" allows Revit to minimize the set of elements being locked while allowing change propagation engine to update as many elements as needed, including the elements that are not locked. Revit typically avoids merge conflicts during check-in. In early Revit versions the central repository has been a folder on LAN . This option
490-468: The 2006 release Revit Building was renamed Revit Architecture. In 2011 Dynamo was released in beta form allowing first glimpses of directly programming the behavior of hosted components through a drag and drop node interface. This is similar to the way the visual programming language Grasshopper 3d works on objects in Rhinoceros 3D . In 2012 Revit LT became the newest version of Revit on
525-578: The 3D model and its corresponding 2D drawings to BIMx format which can be viewed on a number of desktop and mobile platforms with native BIMx viewers. Commercial, educational and fully functional 30-day trial versions can be installed with the same installer. As long as no hardware protection is present or the software is not activated with a trial or an educational serial number, Archicad can be launched in demo mode. The installer files can not be downloaded without registration. The educational or trial serial numbers can be obtained after registration. Archicad
560-475: The Archicad model can be exported to BIM-based cost estimation and scheduling. Archicad is also directly linked via API to Solibri's Model checking and quality assurance tools. In addition, Graphisoft provides a direct link to Grasshopper 3D enabling a visual programming environment for parametric modelling and design. Archicad can import and export DWG , DXF , IFC and BCF files among others. Graphisoft
595-571: The Microsoft Windows platform. In 1999 they hired Dave Lemont as CEO and recruited board members Jon Hirschtick , founder of SolidWorks and Arol Wolford, founder of CMD Group . The company was renamed Revit Technology Corporation in January 2000. Autodesk, best known for its AutoCAD line of products, purchased Revit Technology Corporation for US $ 133 million in 2002. The purchase allowed more research, development and improvement of
630-521: The actual building model has instances of those types placed in walls where instance-based parameters could specify the door hardware uniquely for each occurrence of the door. Although Revit software comes with a range of families out of the box (OOTB), they are limited, so users may find a need to build their own families or buy them from online stores. Because of copyright issues in project work, fully 3D-modeled Revit project models are rarely for sale. Indeed, as most projects are site-specific and bespoke,
665-1027: The central storage, this solution allows remote access to the same project over the Internet, thus allowing worldwide project collaboration and coordination. In 2014, with the introduction of the BIMcloud, better integration is provided with standard IT solutions: browser-based management, LDAP connection, and HTTP/HTTPS based communication. Also, new scalability options are available, by allowing multi-server layouts to be created, with optional caching servers. Third-party vendors and some manufacturers of architectural products have compiled libraries of architectural components for use in Archicad. The program includes Geometric Description Language ( GDL ) used to create new components. Also, API (Application Programming Interface) and ODBC database connections are supported for third party Add-On developers. Via direct API links to 4D and 5D software such as Vico Office Suite or Tocoman iLink,
700-450: The demand for existing models is light anyway. However, new practices or students of Revit may want to refer to completed models. There are a few sources for these, including websites such as BIMGallery and GrabCad. Since version 3.0 Revit enables multiple users to work on the same building model. The workflow is similar to the use of a version control system in software engineering, that allows multiple developers to reliably collaborate on
735-455: The design needs of an architectural office: Archicad allows the user to work with data-enhanced parametric objects, often called "smart objects" by users. This differs from the operational style of other CAD programs created in the 1980s. The product allows the user to create a "virtual building" with virtual structural elements like walls, slabs, roofs, doors, windows and furniture. A large variety of pre-designed, customizable objects come with
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#1732794260942770-708: The family editor environment). Modeling tools can be used with pre-made solid objects or imported geometric models. However, Revit is not a NURBS modeller and also lacks the ability to manipulate an object's individual polygons except on some specific object types such as roofs, slabs and terrain or in the massing environment. Revit includes categories of objects ("families" in Revit terminology). These fall into three groups: An experienced user can create realistic and accurate families ranging from furniture to lighting fixtures, as well as import existing models from other programs. Revit families can be created as parametric models with dimensions and properties. This lets users modify
805-416: The first commercial BIM product for personal computers and considered "revolutionary" for the ability to store large amounts of information within the 3D model. Archicad is a complete design suite with 2D and 3D drafting, visualization and other building information modeling functions for architects, designers and planners. A wide range of software applications are integrated in Archicad to cover most of
840-446: The first implementation of BIM . However, Archicad founder Gábor Bojár has acknowledged to Jonathan Ingram in an open letter that Sonata "was more advanced in 1986 than Archicad at that time", adding that it "surpassed already the matured definition of 'BIM' specified only about one and a half decade later". Archicad has been recognized as the first CAD product on a personal computer able to create both 2D and 3D geometry, as well as
875-400: The market. It was a feature limited or Lite version of Revit which excluded features such as rendering and multi-user environments. In 2013, Autodesk began introducing rental licensing for some of its products, including Revit. Since Revit 2013 the different disciplines have been rolled into one product, simply called Revit. Autodesk sells several packages or 'industry collections'; Revit
910-432: The model remained connected and all documentation was coordinated. The concept of bi-directional associativity between components, views and annotations was a distinguishing feature of Revit for many releases. The ease of making changes inspired the name Revit, a contraction of Revise-Instantly . At the heart of Revit is a parametric change propagation engine that relied on a new technology, context-driven parametrics, that
945-402: The model, with 2D detail added in. Archicad released its first file exchange based Teamwork solution in its version 5.1 in 1997, which allowed more architects to work on the same building model simultaneously. A completely rewritten Teamwork "2.0" solution with a new database approach came out in version 13 in 2009 named Graphisoft BIM Server. Since only the changes and differences are sent to
980-502: The package adding interference detection, 4D time simulation, photorealistic rendering and PDF-like publishing. The software was originally created by Sheffield, UK based developer NavisWorks (a subsidiary of Lightwork Design ). NavisWorks was purchased by Autodesk for $ 25 million on June 1, 2007. Navisworks (formerly JetStream) is built around a core module called Roamer and has a number of built-in functionalities: Navisworks Simulate and Manage are most notable for its support for
1015-401: The program. Archicad software offers the flexibility to work with a 2D or 3D representation on the screen. Although the program's database stores data in three dimensions, 2D drawings can be exported at any time. Plans, elevations, and sections are generated from the 3D virtual building model and can be constantly updated by rebuilding the view. Detail drawings are based on enlarged portions of
1050-571: The sliders for any one (or all or none) of the aforementioned features of textures. Cloud-based rendering with the experimental plug-in dubbed Project Neon, located on Autodesk Labs is in the beta phases and allows for the user to render their images through their Autodesk account instead of locally through their own computers. Revit models may also be linked directly into Autodesk 3ds Max (release 2013 and later) for more advanced rendering and animation projects with much of their material and object information maintained. ArchiCAD Archicad
1085-428: The software came with a plethora of predefined materials, each of which can be modified to the user's desires. The user can also begin with a "Generic" material. With this, the user can set the rotation, size, brightness and intensity of textures, gloss maps (also known as shine maps), transparency maps, reflection maps , oblique reflection maps, hole maps and bump maps , as well as leaving the map part out and just using
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1120-527: The software. With their Revit platform, Autodesk is a significant player in the BIM market together with Tekla Structures , Trimble , Bentley Systems and the Nemetschek group (owner of Graphisoft 's BIM application ArchiCAD , plus solutions including Allplan and Vectorworks ), among others. From the outset, Revit was intended to allow architects and other building professionals to design and document
1155-722: Was founded in Newton, Massachusetts , on October 31, 1997, by Leonid Raiz and Irwin Jungreis, key developers of PTC 's Pro/Engineer software for mechanical design, with the intent of bringing the power of parametric modeling to the building industry (PTC had previously tried and failed to market its recently acquired Reflex software to the construction sector). With funding from venture capitalists Atlas Venture and North Bridge Venture Partners, Raiz and Jungreis hired several software developers and architects and began developing Revit in C++ on
1190-410: Was initially offered only as a monthly rental, with no option to purchase. Licensing was controlled by an entirely automatic process, an innovation at a time when human intervention and manual transmission of authorization codes was required to buy other types of design software. Autodesk released several versions of Revit after 2004. In 2005 Revit Structure was introduced, then in 2006 Revit MEP. After
1225-597: Was more scalable than the variational and history-driven parametrics used in mechanical CAD software. The term parametric building model was adopted to reflect the fact that changes to parameters drove the whole building model and associated documentation, not just individual components. Revit version 1.0 was released on April 5, 2000. The software progressed rapidly, with version 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0 and 4.1 released in August 2000; October 2000; February 2001; June 2001; November 2001; and January 2002, respectively. The software
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