If clearly defined company standards do not exist, now is a great time to make them. Without properly defined standards for items such as linetypes, text and dimension styles, annotation symbols, standard blocks, and standard details, the foundations of your first Revit drawings will be on unsettled ground. The importance of this first step cannot be overstated. The first Revit implementation step should be defining and documenting current AutoCAD standards. That’s right-the most effective place to start Revit implementation is in AutoCAD.

Successful Revit Structure implementation actually starts in very familiar territory, AutoCAD. This article discusses the best Revit implementation strategies to ensure your firm successfully transitions from AutoCAD® to Revit Structure. Finding time to properly train employees, maintain project budgets, and manage upgrades to software and hardware present significant challenges to companies of all sizes. This article is a continuation of Part 1 from the January 2015 issue.Īutodesk® Revit® Structure implementation can be an intimidating task for new users and their employers.

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