Slide 1: Switching from Autodesk AutoCAD to Revit
Switching from Autodesk AutoCAD® to Revit® (A discussion about various approaches, work flows, successes & failures) Steven C. Shell Architect Join the conversation #AU2016
Slide 2: Class Summary
Class Summary Switching from AutoCAD® to Revit® In this roundtable session we discuss switching from AutoCAD to Revit. Share how you have made the switch to Revit and how it affected your office and staffing. What were your biggest successes and failures? Have a unique idea or work flow? What advice
Slide 3: Class Goals
Class Goals Discuss and compare various approaches to successfully transition from AutoCAD to Revit. Share and learn new ideas, methods and workflows from one another. Help others benefit from our successes and failures. (Please note that we will not be discussing the technical process of importing
Slide 4: Discussion Topic 1
Discussion Topic 1 How many people work in your office? How long have you been using Revit? What percentage of your work is produced in: Revit? AutoCAD? Other? © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 5: Discussion Topic 2
Discussion Topic 2 Is Revit really better for what you do? How has Revit affected your office: Staffing? Management? Financially? © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 6: Discussion Topic 3
Discussion Topic 3 Making the switch to Revit: Sink or swim? Foot in the water…gradual approach? © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 7: Discussion Topic 4
Discussion Topic 4 Who should learn Revit? How should they learn it? Professional Training In-house Program Individual Self Training © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 8: Discussion Topic 5
Discussion Topic 5 AutoCAD in a Revit office? None: Pure Revit, never looking back with no regrets Maybe: Just temporarily, until we master Revit Minimal: Imported backgrounds and 2D details only Integrated: Revit for Design & AutoCAD for Working Drawings © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 9: Discussion Topic 6
Discussion Topic 6 Based on your experience, what has been your biggest: Success? Failure? What advice do you have for others? © 2016 Autodesk
Slide 10: How did I do?
How did I do? Your class feedback is critical. Fill out a class survey now. Use the AU mobile app or fill out a class survey online. Give feedback after each session. AU speakers will get feedback in real-time. Your feedback results in better classes and a better AU experience. © 2016 Auto
Slide 11: Thank you!
Thank you! Steven C. Shell scshell@cox.net Architect www.scshell.com @shellshockrocks http://scshell.wordpress.com © 2016 Autodesk 11