The Schedule tool can now combine multiple fields into a single cell for example, a pair of 36-inch-wide doors can now be efficiently stated as 2 3'-0", rather than requiring multiple schedule columns. This item is really two features that I consider as one because they steal from each other's playbooks. This slight bit of fussing is still an improvement over the reformatting required after copying and pasting the lengthy notes you previously had to type in other applications. If you do bring projects into Revit 2017, make sure longer text notes are reading as intended and are not running into other graphics on the sheet as the overall height of characters in certain fonts may appear slightly taller and wider than before. You can also create leaders without any associated text, which is great for diagrams. The text tool also gets its own ribbon menu, similar to a word processing program, which displays an array of new options, including: nested lists, for entering multiple levels of bulleted or labeled items an auto-capitalize tool and the ability to create subscript or superscript text. Instead, you can format the text with confidence, knowing it will look the way you intended.Ĭourtesy Autodesk Communicate designs more effectively with new WYSIWYG editing and features that give you more control over text. Moving between text editing and viewing in the building model no longer creates the unexpected and disruptive reflow of text as it did in past Revit editions. Modernized Text Editing and WYSIWYG Experienceīesides its new sculptural “R” logo, Revit 2017 has improved its text entry tool with a completely redesigned text engine that improves compatibility with imported and exported AutoCAD DWG files and creates a pixel-perfect WYSIWYG experience in the text editor. The former is the full-featured product suitable for all disciplines, while the latter is more apropos for single-user projects, such as architects working on small projects.īecause the sunset period for perpetual licenses ends this July, and Autodesk application suites are only accessible via a subscription model, customers will likely demand more for their investment. Gone are Autodesk's discipline-specific “vertical applications”-programs such as Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, and Revit Structure. Disclosure: I am a member of the Autodesk alpha and beta testing programs for Revit 2017, and participate on the Autodesk AEC Blogger Council, both of which I do on a volunteer basis.
With more than 50 new features and enhancements, this version is a refreshing and substantial perennial update as compared to its past two predecessors, Revit 2015 and Revit 2016, which didn't offer significant upgrades until their R2 (Release 2) editions. Software developer and tech giant Autodesk has unveiled the latest release of its flagship BIM program, Revit 2017. To avoid this problem, uninstall Dynamo Revit first and then continue with the uninstall of Revit 2018.Courtesy Autodesk Render more quickly and accurately with Autodesk Raytracer, the default visualization engine in Revit 2017. If multiple versions of the Dynamo Revit add-in are installed, a dialog will prompt you to select which version to launch.Īfter this update is applied, there will be two versions of Dynamo Core installed, 1.2.2.373 and 1.Īfter this update is applied, attempts to uninstall Revit 2018 using the Autodesk Uninstall Tool may become unresponsive during the Dynamo Revit uninstall process. The updated version of the Dynamo Revit add-in does not include a desktop shortcut and can be accessed from the Visual Programming panel found on the Manage ribbon tab.
With this install the following will be updated: Revit 2018, Collaboration for Revit 2018, and Dynamo.
Consult the release notes for all areas improved by this update.Īdditional Software Included in this Update This update addresses issues and crashes reported directly to Autodesk and contains the fixes included in the Revit 2018.0.1, 2018.0.2, and 2018.1.1 Hot Fixes as well as the Revit 2018.2 Updates. After this update is applied successfully, the build number specified on the Help > About dialog will be 18.3.0.81.