BWB’s Top 5 Revit 2021 Features

1.       Revit to Inventor Linking

2.       Integrated Structural Analysis Results

“The bottom line: with these new automation capabilities for steel connections, we enable structural analysis to be better integrated in the process of placing steel connections, while reusing engineering knowledge to transition a steel building model to a more detailed state in less time.” – Autodesk

3.       New version of Dynamo and more Integrated Nodes!

“As it was the case with the first version of the Dynamo package, we put a strong emphasis on ease of use, so we’ve included more out-of-the-box scripts, ready to be used as-is or to be further tailored and developed based on what your engineering practice requires.”  - Autodesk

4.       Generative Design

Generative Design is now available in Revit 2021 with the AEC Collection. Learn more: https://blogs.autodesk.com/revit/2020/04/08/generative-design-in-revit/

5.       Enhanced Steel Modeling & Integrated precast automation

This video shows how you can edit steel elements or features applied to steel elements.

This video demonstrates a dedicated tool for creating stiffeners on structural framing or columns.

This video shows how you can insert steel elements not only in 3D views but also in 2D vertical views such as elevation and section views.

This video shows how you can locate and dimension centerlines of steel plates on the documentation.

More info on Revit 2021:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-revit-2021-content.html

Also, if you were looking for information on the 75 Hard it is here.

https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

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Joseph Whitney