Revit 2021 introduced some big updates to the architecture functionality within Revit – three of which made our top 10 list.
Generative Design
Quickly evaluate design options and save time with automation
Create and explore generative studies directly in Revit.
– Generate design options
– Filter and rank results
– Explore outcomes
– Evaluate goals
– Create Revit elements
Sample studies included.
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Real-time Realistic Views
Work directly in better, easier, and faster realistic views
More than 10x improvement in performance – much faster and smoother view navigation.
More convincing material and lighting appearance.
Automatic lighting exposure control.
Replaces previous realistic mode.
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Slanted Walls
Easily model slanted architectural, structural, and curtain walls
Apply a slant or tilt to walls.
– During or after wall creation
– Works for walls curved in plan
– Adjustable with grips
Cross-Section and Angle from Vertical instance parameters.
– Vertical or Slanted
– +90 to -90 degrees
Hosted elements may be vertical or slanted (e.g. windows, doors).
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Revit-to-Inventor Linking
Better support for design-to-fabrication workflows
Link Revit 3D data into Inventor assemblies with AnyCAD.
When the referenced model is updated in Revit, Inventor users receive a notification.
Inventor components with dependencies also update.
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In posts to follow, we will explore the updates to Revit for structural engineering + fabrication and MEP disciplines. We’ve broken down our favorite 2021 updates here and the Revit 2021 platform enhancements here.