Revit: definition, functionality and scope

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Revit is a software from Autodesk. Although Autodesk already sells a CAD application with AutoCAD, it is worth taking a close look at Revit as an alternative. Compared to AutoCAD, Revit supports BIM technology and can be described as enormously innovative. Find out how to use Revit in 3D printing and what you need to know about the tool below.

The most important facts in brief:

  • Revit is a CAD program from Autodesk, which was developed primarily for industry
  • The basic version of the application has already been released in Germany in 2004
  • With Revit you can do both 2D and 3D modeling
  • The CAD application enables modeling with tremendous accuracy and precision
  • You can download a free trial version of the program

Revit: definition, functionality and scope

Revit is an advanced software from Autodesk. The program was launched as an alternative to AutoCAD and scores points in direct comparison with BIM technology. Revit is therefore mainly used in construction projects. The information about the current job can be viewed and used across the team

Using Revit in the 3D printing process

In the 3D printing process, you can use Revit to model 3D objects. You are not limited in the shapes and structures, but can create any objects. A particular advantage is the enormous precision with which even the finest adjustments can be made. A comprehensive toolbox and various analysis tools are available to you.

Revit file formats

  • RVT
  • XRF
  • RTE
  • RFT
  • DGN
  • DWF
  • DWG
  • DXF
  • IFC
  • SAT
  • SKP
  • BMP
  • PNG
  • JPG
  • JPEG
  • TIF
  • ODBC
  • HTML
  • TXT
  • gbXML

Revit: costs, trial version and operating systems

Revit is a commercial CAD software. This was developed primarily for industry and is not available as a free application. However, there are ways for you to test the program without any risk.

Cost & trial version

For the purchase of Revit you can choose from several options. On the one hand, you can choose one of the subscription models. Here the costs are 411€ per month, 3,303€ per year or 9,907€ every three years. Alternatively, you can resort to a flex variant. Here you purchase tokens and pay only for the pure use. Ten tokens per day are then due for use. You can buy 100 tokens for 316€. 500 tokens you get for 1.577€.

If you want to test the program first without any risk, you can use a free trial version.

Version for students, educational institutions

Students, schoolchildren and teachers can use Autodesk products free of charge for one year. This is also true for Revit. Subsequently, the use can be extended free of charge without any problems, if the corresponding authorization is still available.

Supported operating systems

Revit is compatible with Windows only. A solution for macOS or Linux is not distributed.

Advantages and disadvantages of Revit in 3D printing

With Revit, you can look forward to some benefits. At the same time, we do not want to hide the possible disadvantages. We have listed all the advantages and disadvantages here:

Advantages

  • 3D modeling with enormous precision
  • Extensive analysis tools and utilities
  • Free trial version available
  • Payment only possible for use in Flex model

Disadvantages

  • High price for the full license
  • Compatible with Windows only

Conclusion

With Revit you can rely on a powerful CAD program that can convince with work on an industrial level. The software is not necessarily cheap, but you can use a free trial version. With regard to the range of functions, Revit scores points above all for its precise modeling options. As a beginner, however, you may need some time to get to grips with all the tools and utilities here.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions & answers about Autodesk Revit

Revit may be suitable for beginners. The user interface is attractively designed. However, the full functions can only be used if the users deal intensively with the program.

Revit offers extensive possibilities in project planning and evaluation in various industries. For home 3D printing, Revit primarily provides numerous modeling options.

Learning how to use Revit is not necessarily quick. The first steps can be implemented after a short time. However, to discover all the features and possibilities, you should study the program intensively.

Autodesk products are offered with special rates for students and educational institutions. As a student, you can use Revit free of charge for one year. Moreover, this use can be extended beyond the one year.

Those who wish can initially test Revit free of charge. For this, Autodesk provides a trial version that gives a good impression of the functions.