They're both good software. I used Revit professionally for about 5 years and then I switched jobs and used AutoCAD professionally for about 5 years. Both are good depending on what you need. If you want a simple design then AutoCAD is better if you have a big elaborate design Revit is better. AutoCAD is easier to use since at the end of the day it is just lines but if you want to export data, generate takeoffs, and coordinate complex designs Revit is better. AutoCAD is quicker for simple designs although at the end of the day Revit is likely quicker on complex designs.
I use AutoCAD for 2D drafting. Fantastic for floor plans and creating simple objects. Revit is really the next step up. LOVE Revit as you have all the floor plans, views and 3D views all in one property panel. 2 amazing software from Autodesk.
For all size new projects I use Revit. For modifying existing buildings with existing dwg's I use Autocad if the drawings are accurate enough, else I start over with Revit. That said, if I need information for Facility Management I like making a basic Revit model of the building.
Being REVIT absolutely amazing, I much prefer Autocad for designing the terracing and retention walls in large projects, that is kind of engineerig more than architecture. AutoCad (in 3d) provides and efficient and extremely fast way to analize and change the tilt of any given surface. Plus, Autocad works hand in hand with CIVIL so our 3d modeling can be solved and also calculated in terms of volumes of soil movement. Dont get me wrong: I´m a revit fan and also a cook. A good knife works for almost anything. When it comes for architecture design though, REVIT is much easier and more fun to play with.
Can we use just Revit in modeling of project without AutoCad assistance ? Coz they always told me that we always should start the project with autocad and finish it with Revit
@@aminebencheneb2185 Don't think that is correct, actually a lot better to just use Revit, I sit on the other side of this, my P&ID Documents are done in Autocad and now started using Revit for everything else.
Your journey in using both Revit and AutoCAD is typical to mine Now not just I hate AutoCAD, I see it compared to Revit a stupid program that has taken many of my time This time I would have benefited of it if the Revit was available earlier 10-04-202o
You make it very clear the difference between AutoCAD and Revit. I think Revit is more useful for architectural work. Whereas AutoCAD is useful for any field of design.
Great video. I am mostly familiar with Revit, I can use it fluently. I know bits of Autocad like modelling gears and stuff, I am looking into using it architecturally. It sounds to me that for architecture specifically, AutoCAD to Revit is like Microsoft Paint is to AutoCAD. Doing everything manually in AutoCAD sounds like a chore, but I guess it can help you to remember and understand your own drawings better, build a better relationship with your own projects.
As a professional Autocad user you're absolutelly correct. Autocad is a hell of a tool and delivers mayhen in terms of project, but isn't as fast and specific as Revit. In 2014 I started working with Autocad, in 2018 I begun using Revit seldon, but thia year I full moved to revit. You know why? Sanitary and electrical instalations made easy. In a tenth of the time you make both projects. Peace up, you're the best.
I’ve grown up with autocad since highschool, it’s easy to understand and very command ordinated (which I prefer, Instead of having to find everything in the menu bar). Although I like the 3D aspect of revit, my computer simply cannot support such a high end program and it takes a long time to understand all the functions.
I learned Revit on my i3 HD4000 graphics potato laptop back when I was still a student. Now Im on a PC and working for an International firm. Its an amazing software and I have never went back to autocad No excuses really if youre willing to learn & try
Current autocad gives you autocad architecture which gives you lots of 3D arch objects and tools all within the familiar environment. I've created alias for many common AEC tools because I too prefer the the command line but I do use the ribbon on occassion. Best thing I found from having your own command list is when Autodesk updates their program and shuffles everything around I don't care. My command lists are still the same.
Actually many people dont know you can automate sheets and data in AutoCAD using fields in tables and relating them to an object dimentions or other data.
I think everyone should try AutoCAD Architecture, too. It has tools for drawing walls and all sorts of components much more efficiently. Unlike in the vanilla version of AutoCAD where you manually draw the lines for the walls, AutoCAD Architecture allows you to input dimensions and even color code them by material, and adjust the dimensions easily. It's just much more intuitive!
I hated revit when I first started, it was so difficult to navigate and troubleshoot but now that I have a decent amount of experience I think it's pretty nice :)
Thank you so much for this video I have been so stressed out on which software to focus on….. from the way you explained the difference in the two, Revit seems like the best software for me
I'm currently only learning and using Auto-CAD... Do you see the industry and or industry professionals using Revit now >? As a student in the middle of studying to become a land surveyor and drafter, and am really wondering if studying Auto-CAD alone is a good choice..Yes, I also have other education but these tools seem MANDATORY to learn if I expect myself to succeed at work . In your opinion, should I learn both Auto-CAD and Revit to make myself more marketable and a better hire, or is it unnecessary? Id love to hear from 'Balkan Architect'' and anyone else who knows about this particular subject...Thank you for your advice in advance!!!
Hi Carson! It's been a year since you wrote your comment, what did you end up doing? did you learn both software? From my perspective it seems to be that AutoCAD is a must but knowing Revit enhances the Resume.
I’ve been wanting to start Revit, for some time after 10 years with AutoCad . Thank you for your explanation, I’ll be making the switch soon. Do you have any tutorials for beginners? Thank you for your video 👍
AutoCAD 2025 includes now architecture tools like walls, ceilings, pillars and many more and it is half of the price of Revit. So why do we need Revit?
Maybe I'm slow and don't use much Revit but Revit do not give me the desire flexibility of pipe designing in short timeframe, especially for underground plumbing's sloped pipes. I need to have it ready before the field guys begin digging and installing. I get constant error messages when trying to put in the simple fitting and sometimes it screwed up the slope consistency throughout the whole system. And then you also have the Owner who make changes like relocating the restroom fixtures/etc, I can easily modify the necessary changes and resend to our field guys shortly thereafter thru CAD. In metaphor, I can ask Autocad/MEP Fabrication to fetch me a hot coffee, no problem, but with Revit, it's "how hot you want it?, caf or decaf?, Sugar?, Cream?, okay, oh wait, the pot is empty!"
I've tried many softwares for different purpose as an architecture student & I'm relatively new in Revit. From my personal experience I've found Revit very very efficient with wide range of options & informations in single file. Also 2D & 3D workflow at the same time is hugely time saving & helps a lot in design. I have a lot more interest in Revit than ever. I sure am looking forward what more it has to offer to its users.
AutoCad Architecture in 3D works like Revit using intelligent 3D objects rather than just dumb lines, the latter seems to be the misconception many architects have about AutoCAD. I used AutoCAD architecture for many years in the past in its 3D capacity for my work before moving to Revit. Take the example of walls, windows, doors...etc AutoCAD Architecture comes with a full built in library of intelligent 3D walls, windows, doors..etc Such walls come with structural elements just like in Revit. These elements are editable just as in Revit!! 3D windows objects when inserted into the walls interact with each others. Upon initial insertion of a window in a wall you can go to make the windows wider, higher..etc using the grips on the windows or dimensions while the host wall shrinks or expands to accommodate the changes in the windows dimensions exactly like in Revit....
It''s been well said " the advantage of AA is autocad and the disadvantage of AA is autocad". Most people with AA simply defaulted to AC practise rather than spend time learning the extra tools in AA. For me, I achieved guru status and am happy with AA despite it's drawbacks, except for rendering and I am looking at Blender/Unreal for that.
All of the scheduling an paramedic advantages he attributes to Revit are also in ACAD Arch. Don't get me wrong I love Revit but saying ACAD can't do scheduling and calculations is an unfair comparison.
Hi! I'm a first year architecture student and have no experience whatsoever in autocad nor revit. Should I start learning revit from the beginning or should I start from autocad first before transitioning to revit?
Start with autocad guys, it is more simple and a lot of older people from future job (or your teacher) will use only that so you will have to know both.
I was using AutoCAD from the university times, I always hesitated to go for Revit mostly because studios I worked for were always just talking about going for Revit, then one day I made a move and I hate AutoCAD now!. Unfortunately, I found a job in another studio and they work only in AutoCAD, I think I am going to kill my brain, How fucking frustrating is it. It's like going milestones back in time. I feel like going in the fucking circle when working with AutoCAD, I am not a fucking robot.
Balkan, first of all, I love your videos. Thank you! They have proven to be very helpful. To answer your question. I have been a AutoCAD user for 28 years. I was using the DOS versions in the early days before Windows even existed. You are correct. I use AutoCAD Plant 3D and it is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to doing solid models and creating detailed 2D drawings. But the "intelligence" in REVIT objects and models are clearly the reason why it is the tool of choice for most architects today. I am just starting to learn REVIT. It is an entirely different animal and extremely complex compared to ACAD. Do you feel it is possible to learn REVIT on my own through tutorials like yours? If so, what are the top 5 steps to take to get the best overall understanding of how to learn the process of modeling in REVIT? My first project is to add Fire Alarm Elements, Fire Main Piping and Controls to existing REVIT building models. I am learning how to do it but I cannot seem to get the workflow down to a science.
I use mostly revit at work now. I usually only use acad to import dwgs from non revit users. I would consider revit to be more of a Swiss army knife than a potato peeler, but I still lol'd at the comparison. Great vids, BA. Keep it up!
Still learning, so im staying w using Autocad variant -> Draftsiight, The Knife. Great explanation. I can see now why Revit is so popular. Just Expensive even for SAAS model! If the investment makes sense I’ll consider. Still looking for alternatives.
AutoCAD is better now for me because of its layout function which is developed to generate 2d sections while you are working in 3d modeling. It's quite easy in terms of concept design modeling. and easy on editing with realtime 2d view auto update generate.
Till I saw this video I was a full time autocad user, with this I am installing revit in my PC to give it a run. thank you, and very much informative ... :D
Peace. Having learned AutoCAD 1st and then Solidworks, I actually prefer Solidworks. As a start-up, Solidworks is expensive. Their only trials restrict you from opening files you have already created in Solidworks, or downloading whatever you create in the cloud. I am debating if learning Revit is worth the time when I already know AutoCAD. Thank you for the vid.
Revit seems to be ideal for simpler buildings whereas AutoCAD is easier at creating complex building types. Also, Revit isn't great at designing/creating existing buildings. The majority of the housing stock in the UK for example is old. It seems to be very difficult to create a property on Revit that fully matches the styles seen in the UK.
yes, they serve two completely different purposes and they're complementary to eachother. Revit is a BIM software, while autocad is a blue-print design software.
I use softplan and also own vectorworks and a number of other related software programs such as sketchup, lumion, etc. I have not been convinced to use revit, though it would be interesting to see a true comparison in drawing a real home with complex roofs, interiors, etc. The advantage with BIM software is that you are virtually building the house vs a CAD line drawing - which, to me, makes autocad obsolete in architecture unless you refuse to evolve your skills and have the mechanical pencil and velum / tracing paper stocked up. I am always in search of something better but do not see the greatness of revit other than a staple in many firms - other than as a requirement, what am I missing in comparison to the current software I have?
I use Autocad Architecture so it's not obsolete. It does everything you do in softplan and vectorworks. I agree on Revit. There really isn't any good reason for me to dump my skills, templates and libraries and you'd be the same. AA / AC rendering is now crap really tho and I'm looking at Blender and Unreal 5 which are brilliant but another heavy learning curve.
I have a doubt, haven’t used revit yet, in instances where the architect has to consider beams and columns (I tend to do this for smaller projects myself, a tentative beams and column layout if you may) , how do you go about implementing those elements in the model?
You can do a structural model/diagram that will coordinate with your whole model. Revit allows a collaboration aspect where an engineer can work on the same model while you work on the rest of the model
I'm an old school architect. I love freehand drawings and manual drafting. I learned autocad and i love it because it saves me time in editing and keeping files. I learned revit a few years back and i am amazed of what it can give to professionals like me. I'm not saying i am the best on all this but till today, i'm still using all this process in my practice and love them all. To include sketchup for some quick review and photoshop for presentation. Now i also started using twinmotion. This profession is awesome...cheers!!!
I'm studying Interior Design and I got a free 1 year of Autocad since I'm a student. It's not too hard since I have experience with other graphic design software. but now I ask... should I just go with Revit? Is it worth it for interior designers? Or is it directed mostly to architects/engineers?
Interesting video. After I finished my AutoCAD introductory course with a focus in fire protection I decided to continue my learning in computerized design, since my school also offers Revit courses I wanted to know more about these two software and here I am, doing my homework about which software would fit best my professional goals and the industry's demand. Thanks and cheers from Toronto.
a big thing though is also the employers out there... are they more likely to have revit licences or Acad, because they are quite expensive. In my previous CAD role we used Pro Engineer... the licence was very expensive.
For someone who only learned Revit in school, could you do a crash course for someone who has Revit skills, but needs to use AutoCAD for something (EG a lot of land survey companies still use AutoCAD).
People do not know AutoCad family of software well. And the conclusions and influences of that video is not quite correct by this reason. There is a specific architectural clone of AutoCad which is Autodesk AutoCad Architecture software that beats everything if somebody know how to use it well. Just by my opinion.
AutoCAD is a general 2D CAD software with 3d capabilities .....Revit is specially used for building design and all the tools needed to create a building AutoCAD is not. I use Autocad for graphic design and residential architecture plan creation, it works fine for that. I have used a taugh and AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3d studio Max (I started in 1987 autoCAD 2,3 on DOS)....you cannot really compare them to each other they each have there own specific applications,
I use Vectorworks for 2d and SketchUp for 3d. I am aware that Vectorworks is also bim and 3d modelling supported but modelling in SketchUp for miles better for me. Will all of that change once I transition to Revit and replace both of that software?
Past 11 years am working with Auto CAD. I want to know, is it Revit is easier for those who are expert in Auto cad.? like, preparing shop drawings for Architectural & structural .?
I found that to be able to use revit to its potential, you would have to do a lot of research into the functions, I often find my self looking up tutorials which only go over very specific elements, not enough to get a good understanding of the program. In short, revit and autocad both use different methods to display information, if you’re a fast learner, revit is for you, otherwise it’s not really worth it unless you’re willing to invest hours into it. That’s what i like about autocad, simple and to to the point.
I have used autocad architecture for over a decade and only just started learning Revit. I find that it's almost the same with autocad architecture but Revit has a bit more things to it that makes it stand out.
I’ve never used revit. But was looking into it as I might be trying to get a job that uses it. Can you tell me the difference between revit and chief architect? I learned and used that program many years ago and revit sounds very similar to that program.
They're both good software. I used Revit professionally for about 5 years and then I switched jobs and used AutoCAD professionally for about 5 years. Both are good depending on what you need. If you want a simple design then AutoCAD is better if you have a big elaborate design Revit is better. AutoCAD is easier to use since at the end of the day it is just lines but if you want to export data, generate takeoffs, and coordinate complex designs Revit is better. AutoCAD is quicker for simple designs although at the end of the day Revit is likely quicker on complex designs.
Shouldnt you learn both for example if you applied for a job at a company and they only use AutoCAD
Your remarks made my understanding easier in distinction b/w two softwares. 😊
I use AutoCAD for 2D drafting. Fantastic for floor plans and creating simple objects. Revit is really the next step up. LOVE Revit as you have all the floor plans, views and 3D views all in one property panel. 2 amazing software from Autodesk.
Like Autocad Architecture. Hahaha.
*Revit was bought by Autodesk
AutoCAD is a knife
REVIT a Swiss army knife, not a silly potato peeler
Revit is the best! once you start you will never want to go back...
I use both at work
Yeah but its getting boring somethimes
What is your profession and how long did it take you to learn Revit?
Thats right u wount go back 😂literally atleast
For all size new projects I use Revit. For modifying existing buildings with existing dwg's I use Autocad if the drawings are accurate enough, else I start over with Revit. That said, if I need information for Facility Management I like making a basic Revit model of the building.
I'm just getting into studying all this so, thanks for the information.!
Being REVIT absolutely amazing, I much prefer Autocad for designing the terracing and retention walls in large projects, that is kind of engineerig more than architecture. AutoCad (in 3d) provides and efficient and extremely fast way to analize and change the tilt of any given surface. Plus, Autocad works hand in hand with CIVIL so our 3d modeling can be solved and also calculated in terms of volumes of soil movement.
Dont get me wrong: I´m a revit fan and also a cook. A good knife works for almost anything. When it comes for architecture design though, REVIT is much easier and more fun to play with.
i have used Autocad for 15 years and I started Revit a few years ago, and I hate Autocad now.
Can we use just Revit in modeling of project without AutoCad assistance ?
Coz they always told me that we always should start the project with autocad and finish it with Revit
same here with me
@@aminebencheneb2185 You can draft floor plans much easier in revit than autocad. But you still can do a dwg file first then base it off for revit
@@aminebencheneb2185 Don't think that is correct, actually a lot better to just use Revit,
I sit on the other side of this, my P&ID Documents are done in Autocad and now started using Revit for everything else.
Your journey in using both Revit and AutoCAD is typical to mine
Now not just I hate AutoCAD, I see it compared to Revit a stupid program that has taken many of my time
This time I would have benefited of it if the Revit was available earlier
10-04-202o
Today is my day one learning Revit! Thank you for your videos
Who's it go?
your introduction made me laugh SO HARD I thank you so very much!!
You make it very clear the difference between AutoCAD and Revit. I think Revit is more useful for architectural work. Whereas AutoCAD is useful for any field of design.
Great video. I am mostly familiar with Revit, I can use it fluently. I know bits of Autocad like modelling gears and stuff, I am looking into using it architecturally. It sounds to me that for architecture specifically, AutoCAD to Revit is like Microsoft Paint is to AutoCAD. Doing everything manually in AutoCAD sounds like a chore, but I guess it can help you to remember and understand your own drawings better, build a better relationship with your own projects.
Lol saw 5 solidworks ads on this video, well played Dassault... well played
As a professional Autocad user you're absolutelly correct. Autocad is a hell of a tool and delivers mayhen in terms of project, but isn't as fast and specific as Revit. In 2014 I started working with Autocad, in 2018 I begun using Revit seldon, but thia year I full moved to revit. You know why? Sanitary and electrical instalations made easy. In a tenth of the time you make both projects. Peace up, you're the best.
thank you for the very clear explanations! Found the video useful.
I’ve grown up with autocad since highschool, it’s easy to understand and very command ordinated (which I prefer, Instead of having to find everything in the menu bar). Although I like the 3D aspect of revit, my computer simply cannot support such a high end program and it takes a long time to understand all the functions.
I feel u
I learned Revit on my i3 HD4000 graphics potato laptop back when I was still a student. Now Im on a PC and working for an International firm. Its an amazing software and I have never went back to autocad
No excuses really if youre willing to learn & try
Current autocad gives you autocad architecture which gives you lots of 3D arch objects and tools all within the familiar environment. I've created alias for many common AEC tools because I too prefer the the command line but I do use the ribbon on occassion. Best thing I found from having your own command list is when Autodesk updates their program and shuffles everything around I don't care. My command lists are still the same.
Beautifully presented easily with real life analogy for even unknown.
Great video! Thank you!
Actually many people dont know you can automate sheets and data in AutoCAD using fields in tables and relating them to an object dimentions or other data.
I think everyone should try AutoCAD Architecture, too. It has tools for drawing walls and all sorts of components much more efficiently. Unlike in the vanilla version of AutoCAD where you manually draw the lines for the walls, AutoCAD Architecture allows you to input dimensions and even color code them by material, and adjust the dimensions easily. It's just much more intuitive!
I hated revit when I first started, it was so difficult to navigate and troubleshoot but now that I have a decent amount of experience I think it's pretty nice :)
Awesome information about both...
And you are not right or wrong... You are in center and very easily explain both sides. God bless you.
I was looking for an answer and found it in your video ... thank you 😊
Thank you so much for this video I have been so stressed out on which software to focus on….. from the way you explained the difference in the two, Revit seems like the best software for me
I love REVIT! AutoCAD is a monster!
Brother thank youuu big time
Basically deciding on a program to self study and start design
I am learning about these new tools at age 67 and find your videos amazing .
I'm currently only learning and using Auto-CAD... Do you see the industry and or industry professionals using Revit now >?
As a student in the middle of studying to become a land surveyor and drafter, and am really wondering if studying Auto-CAD alone is a good choice..Yes, I also have other education but these tools seem MANDATORY to learn if I expect myself to succeed at work . In your opinion, should I learn both Auto-CAD and Revit to make myself more marketable and a better hire, or is it unnecessary? Id love to hear from 'Balkan Architect'' and anyone else who knows about this particular subject...Thank you for your advice in advance!!!
Hi Carson! It's been a year since you wrote your comment, what did you end up doing? did you learn both software? From my perspective it seems to be that AutoCAD is a must but knowing Revit enhances the Resume.
sangat bermanfaat dan mudah dipahami kosakatanya, saya sangat bertertima kasih kepada balkan architect , tengkyu
🙌🙌
wow wonderful explanation. I am super new to this.
I’ve been wanting to start Revit, for some time after 10 years with AutoCad . Thank you for your explanation, I’ll be making the switch soon.
Do you have any tutorials for beginners?
Thank you for your video 👍
AutoCAD 2025 includes now architecture tools like walls, ceilings, pillars and many more and it is half of the price of Revit. So why do we need Revit?
Thanks for the Information i am using both ACAD and Revit
Revit takes a long time to master
My school: alright you guys got a few months before you take a certification test
@SNES Nes
Yep, I have learned more with the world wide web than I did in school.
Maybe I'm slow and don't use much Revit but Revit do not give me the desire flexibility of pipe designing in short timeframe, especially for underground plumbing's sloped pipes. I need to have it ready before the field guys begin digging and installing. I get constant error messages when trying to put in the simple fitting and sometimes it screwed up the slope consistency throughout the whole system. And then you also have the Owner who make changes like relocating the restroom fixtures/etc, I can easily modify the necessary changes and resend to our field guys shortly thereafter thru CAD. In metaphor, I can ask Autocad/MEP Fabrication to fetch me a hot coffee, no problem, but with Revit, it's "how hot you want it?, caf or decaf?, Sugar?, Cream?, okay, oh wait, the pot is empty!"
Experts using Auto Cad... it's like saying you are an Expert Archer in an army full of Rifles.
Exemplory analogy... 👌
Good 😂😂😂
Great video!
Thanks for the video
I’m transitioning to Revit
I've tried many softwares for different purpose as an architecture student & I'm relatively new in Revit. From my personal experience I've found Revit very very efficient with wide range of options & informations in single file. Also 2D & 3D workflow at the same time is hugely time saving & helps a lot in design.
I have a lot more interest in Revit than ever. I sure am looking forward what more it has to offer to its users.
Thanks balkan guy.
AutoCad Architecture in 3D works like Revit using intelligent 3D objects rather than just dumb lines, the latter seems to be the misconception many architects have about AutoCAD. I used AutoCAD architecture for many years in the past in its 3D capacity for my work before moving to Revit. Take the example of walls, windows, doors...etc AutoCAD Architecture comes with a full built in library of intelligent 3D walls, windows, doors..etc Such walls come with structural elements just like in Revit. These elements are editable just as in Revit!! 3D windows objects when inserted into the walls interact with each others. Upon initial insertion of a window in a wall you can go to make the windows wider, higher..etc using the grips on the windows or dimensions while the host wall shrinks or expands to accommodate the changes in the windows dimensions exactly like in Revit....
It''s been well said " the advantage of AA is autocad and the disadvantage of AA is autocad".
Most people with AA simply defaulted to AC practise rather than spend time learning the extra tools in AA.
For me, I achieved guru status and am happy with AA despite it's drawbacks, except for rendering and I am looking at Blender/Unreal for that.
AUTOCAD IS GENERALLY USE TOOL FOR BOTH MECHANICAL CIVIL ELECTRICAL AND SHIT REVIT IS PARAMETRIC STRUCTURAL MODELING ILOVE UR TUTORIAL VERY INFORMATIVE
All of the scheduling an paramedic advantages he attributes to Revit are also in ACAD Arch. Don't get me wrong I love Revit but saying ACAD can't do scheduling and calculations is an unfair comparison.
Very insightfull thanks, nice comparaison 👍
Hi! I'm a first year architecture student and have no experience whatsoever in autocad nor revit. Should I start learning revit from the beginning or should I start from autocad first before transitioning to revit?
I'm wondering the same here!
same bro
AutoCAD is more simple..after knowing autocad at basic level you can learn revit easily.
Start with autocad guys, it is more simple and a lot of older people from future job (or your teacher) will use only that so you will have to know both.
well said! 👍
I was using AutoCAD from the university times, I always hesitated to go for Revit mostly because studios I worked for were always just talking about going for Revit, then one day I made a move and I hate AutoCAD now!. Unfortunately, I found a job in another studio and they work only in AutoCAD, I think I am going to kill my brain, How fucking frustrating is it. It's like going milestones back in time. I feel like going in the fucking circle when working with AutoCAD, I am not a fucking robot.
Balkan, first of all, I love your videos. Thank you! They have proven to be very helpful. To answer your question. I have been a AutoCAD user for 28 years. I was using the DOS versions in the early days before Windows even existed. You are correct. I use AutoCAD Plant 3D and it is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to doing solid models and creating detailed 2D drawings. But the "intelligence" in REVIT objects and models are clearly the reason why it is the tool of choice for most architects today.
I am just starting to learn REVIT. It is an entirely different animal and extremely complex compared to ACAD. Do you feel it is possible to learn REVIT on my own through tutorials like yours? If so, what are the top 5 steps to take to get the best overall understanding of how to learn the process of modeling in REVIT? My first project is to add Fire Alarm Elements, Fire Main Piping and Controls to existing REVIT building models. I am learning how to do it but I cannot seem to get the workflow down to a science.
I use mostly revit at work now. I usually only use acad to import dwgs from non revit users. I would consider revit to be more of a Swiss army knife than a potato peeler, but I still lol'd at the comparison. Great vids, BA. Keep it up!
Still learning, so im staying w using Autocad variant -> Draftsiight, The Knife. Great explanation. I can see now why Revit is so popular. Just Expensive even for SAAS model! If the investment makes sense I’ll consider. Still looking for alternatives.
that is exactly why I always use a chisel to peel my potatos
AutoCAD is better now for me because of its layout function which is developed to generate 2d sections while you are working in 3d modeling.
It's quite easy in terms of concept design modeling. and easy on editing with realtime 2d view auto update generate.
AutoCAD is love.. But would like to try Revit in near future.
Revit = future = now
Till I saw this video I was a full time autocad user, with this I am installing revit in my PC to give it a run. thank you, and very much informative ... :D
Hi, can you do a video on multiple user in a single project???? 😃
Peace. Having learned AutoCAD 1st and then Solidworks, I actually prefer Solidworks. As a start-up, Solidworks is expensive. Their only trials restrict you from opening files you have already created in Solidworks, or downloading whatever you create in the cloud. I am debating if learning Revit is worth the time when I already know AutoCAD. Thank you for the vid.
Revit seems to be ideal for simpler buildings whereas AutoCAD is easier at creating complex building types. Also, Revit isn't great at designing/creating existing buildings. The majority of the housing stock in the UK for example is old. It seems to be very difficult to create a property on Revit that fully matches the styles seen in the UK.
And my question is what is the difference between revit and sketch up? And which is better? Please make a video on this..
U cant compare them , sketchup is 3d cad u can compare it with Autocad 3d or 3dsmsx , and revit , Archicad are B.I.M.
Gys tell me if i learnt rivet then is there any need to learn autocad? Pls reply
yes, they serve two completely different purposes and they're complementary to eachother. Revit is a BIM software, while autocad is a blue-print design software.
And autocad is the one commercially used for that purpose
I use revit fully.. Both for 2d drafting and 3d modelling
I use softplan and also own vectorworks and a number of other related software programs such as sketchup, lumion, etc. I have not been convinced to use revit, though it would be interesting to see a true comparison in drawing a real home with complex roofs, interiors, etc. The advantage with BIM software is that you are virtually building the house vs a CAD line drawing - which, to me, makes autocad obsolete in architecture unless you refuse to evolve your skills and have the mechanical pencil and velum / tracing paper stocked up. I am always in search of something better but do not see the greatness of revit other than a staple in many firms - other than as a requirement, what am I missing in comparison to the current software I have?
I use Autocad Architecture so it's not obsolete. It does everything you do in softplan and vectorworks.
I agree on Revit. There really isn't any good reason for me to dump my skills, templates and libraries and you'd be the same.
AA / AC rendering is now crap really tho and I'm looking at Blender and Unreal 5 which are brilliant but another heavy learning curve.
thank you!
You should have made a sample demo video tho
I have a doubt, haven’t used revit yet, in instances where the architect has to consider beams and columns (I tend to do this for smaller projects myself, a tentative beams and column layout if you may) , how do you go about implementing those elements in the model?
You can do a structural model/diagram that will coordinate with your whole model. Revit allows a collaboration aspect where an engineer can work on the same model while you work on the rest of the model
I'm an old school architect. I love freehand drawings and manual drafting. I learned autocad and i love it because it saves me time in editing and keeping files. I learned revit a few years back and i am amazed of what it can give to professionals like me. I'm not saying i am the best on all this but till today, i'm still using all this process in my practice and love them all. To include sketchup for some quick review and photoshop for presentation. Now i also started using twinmotion. This profession is awesome...cheers!!!
I have a great Template in AutoCAD for the Company and i'm looking to bring it to Revit is there a best way?
EXCELLENT ANALYSIS
Is it useful for interior designer?
I'm studying Interior Design and I got a free 1 year of Autocad since I'm a student. It's not too hard since I have experience with other graphic design software. but now I ask... should I just go with Revit? Is it worth it for interior designers? Or is it directed mostly to architects/engineers?
If you dont have to make a whole building model then I think Revit is useless for you
@@bananowyszampan8061 I disagree. I've designed part of a building in Revit and it was soooo quick and easy and documentation was a dreammmm
I’m an interior designer and revit is so much easier to use than autoCAD if u know your way around it. There’s definitely a learning curve tho
Is there a plsce where yoi can study both at the same time or course?
Interesting video. After I finished my AutoCAD introductory course with a focus in fire protection I decided to continue my learning in computerized design, since my school also offers Revit courses I wanted to know more about these two software and here I am, doing my homework about which software would fit best my professional goals and the industry's demand. Thanks and cheers from Toronto.
Actually more intrested to know diffrence between 3d modeling software and bim software.
a big thing though is also the employers out there... are they more likely to have revit licences or Acad, because they are quite expensive. In my previous CAD role we used Pro Engineer... the licence was very expensive.
What about autocad ARCHITECTURE vs Revit ?
For someone who only learned Revit in school, could you do a crash course for someone who has Revit skills, but needs to use AutoCAD for something (EG a lot of land survey companies still use AutoCAD).
Which one is suitable for architectural technologist ? I'm studying architectural technology..please answer me...
Thank you Sir
I use cad for blueprints and Revit for modeling
Which one is good for electrical designing.
People do not know AutoCad family of software well. And the conclusions and influences of that video is not quite correct by this reason. There is a specific architectural clone of AutoCad which is Autodesk AutoCad Architecture software that beats everything if somebody know how to use it well. Just by my opinion.
Perhaps you mean within architect scope, not the engineering or those it replace robot (for example)?!
Thanks
Is learning revit helpful for me as a water resourses engineer ?
What is best 3d max..revit or what is most work with my deparment? Thanks in advance
Non of them,. You should learn civil 3d instead and use water analysis there
AutoCAD is a general 2D CAD software with 3d capabilities .....Revit is specially used for building design and all the tools needed to create a building AutoCAD is not. I use Autocad for graphic design and residential architecture plan creation, it works fine for that. I have used a taugh and AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3d studio Max (I started in 1987 autoCAD 2,3 on DOS)....you cannot really compare them to each other they each have there own specific applications,
I've used AutoCAD most of my career up until 2017 and still use it sometimes now, but thank God for Revit. Revit for the win!
Is it complicated or not user friendly to create amorphous forms in revit also domes an other curved forms?
I use Vectorworks for 2d and SketchUp for 3d. I am aware that Vectorworks is also bim and 3d modelling supported but modelling in SketchUp for miles better for me. Will all of that change once I transition to Revit and replace both of that software?
I use Sketchup for quick concept modeling to show clients and once the basic design is confirmed, I draw in Revit. Works for me
Don't know why whenever you say Revit I hear 'Rabbit' 🤔
Same as him saying OW-TO CAD
I look with subs, that translate it, and they too hear it like "Rabbit".
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Past 11 years am working with Auto CAD. I want to know, is it Revit is easier for those who are expert in Auto cad.? like, preparing shop drawings for Architectural & structural .?
I found that to be able to use revit to its potential, you would have to do a lot of research into the functions, I often find my self looking up tutorials which only go over very specific elements, not enough to get a good understanding of the program. In short, revit and autocad both use different methods to display information, if you’re a fast learner, revit is for you, otherwise it’s not really worth it unless you’re willing to invest hours into it. That’s what i like about autocad, simple and to to the point.
*It's not comparable at all. Nothing from AutoCAD is transferable to Revit.*
I prefer Revit as I no longer need to spend extra time on drafting plan view then based on plan view to align to elevation and section views….
I have used autocad architecture for over a decade and only just started learning Revit. I find that it's almost the same with autocad architecture but Revit has a bit more things to it that makes it stand out.
What about AutoCad-Architecture???
I’ve never used revit. But was looking into it as I might be trying to get a job that uses it. Can you tell me the difference between revit and chief architect? I learned and used that program many years ago and revit sounds very similar to that program.
I like Archicad is fantastic.
What should be learn first Revit or auto cad ?
Sudhakar Singh REVIT FOR ME WAS BETTER
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The comparison has to be made between Autocad Architecture version and Revit not revit vs 2D Autocad
I still use both mainly for conversion for other disciplines that don't know or use the revit program.
quite helpfullll
Please let me know which one is good for Mivan Aluminium Formwork Designing