Revit Architecture General help

[Dodge]

Hi Guys
Here go's for my first post.
Just wondered if anybody out there can recommend any good ref books to get.
When I started AutoCad I bought the AutoCad bible which was a great ref book.
I can't see one for Revit.
Also can you tell me approx how steep the learning curve will be for me.
I am a complete beginner for Revit.
Thanks All
Dodge

[rosskirby]

From Amazon: Amazon.com: revit

Regarding the learning curve, I'd say do your best to abandon drafting techniques and terminology. Think of it like going to a foreign country. What's the best way to find your way around? Learn the language. And don't just learn to speak the language, learn to think in it. That's when you become fluent. Revit's the same way.

Also, model it like you'd build it. If something you're doing seems tedious or monotonous, there's probably an easier, more efficient way (probably involving a schedule or auto-tagging).

Yes it will be frustrating. Yes you'll say "but in CAD I just have to [_____]". Fight the urge to use CAD as a crutch. Never import CAD; only link it. All details will be better if done natively in Revit. Yes the text (formatting) tool sucks. No, it probably won't be fixed anytime soon. A great template is your best friend. Agreeing on naming conventions (materials, families, etc.) will make everything else easier.

There is a huge amount of up-front time that needs to be invested to get a return on what Revit can do, but it's worth it.

That's not everything, but it's a start.

[Drew]

Hi Dodge and welcome to the forum.
There are a heap of books out there for Revit reference.Perhaps start with the Aubin series. Author Paul F Aubin. Mastering Autodesk Revit. Great starting point.

All | Paul F. Aubin

The learning curve will differ on each individual. It really depends on how open you are to looking at things with a fresh perspective and not holding onto what ever software package you were using previously. My advice FWIW is not to try and take in everything at once. Small steps first. Master the basics and grow from there. Ask a ton of questions and use the software all day everyday.

[Dodge]

Thanks Guys
I just ordered a couple of books on Amazon, Mastering AutoDsk Revit, I must admit I have had my eye on that one for the past week.
Also ordered, Revit Arch No experience needed. It looked quite good when I checked it out.
That will keep me going for a while.
I want to make the move completely to Revit and just bite the bullet, I did this with AutoCad when I started.
Like you said Ross, I think it's just better to think it straight off.
Just a quick one, How do I set up my profile so I get email notification if I'm not on the forum?
Thanks Guys
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[Dave Jones]

Just a quick one, How do I set up my profile so I get email notification if I'm not on the forum?
Thanks Guys
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Settings/General Settings and check the Receive Email box (I think that's what it's called)

edit: it's actually Settings/General Settings/Default Thread Subscription Mode/Instantly Using Email (or Daily, or Weekly)

you're better off to just pop in 3 or 4 times a day IMO

[Ian.Kidston]

There are also tons of free video tutorials online. Good place to start is 132 Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorial Videos

Also Check out the Tip and Tricks Forum. The index is http://www.revitforum.org/tutorials-...ps-tricks.html

Cheers,

Ian

[mark b]

Highly recommend Mastering Autodesk Revit by Paul F Aubin. :thumbsup:

[Dodge]

Thanks for all your help guys
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[elton williams]

...you're better off to just pop in 3 or 4 times a day IMO

or just have it open in your browser 24 hours a day :laugh:

[Dave Jones]

or just have it open in your browser 24 hours a day :laugh:

I never log out of RFO. Even if I restart my computer my Firefox starts automatically and restores all of my tabs and logins so while I may blink out and in every month or so, other than that I'm here watching the action 24/7