Want to run Revit on a Mac?

Here is a list of Questions and Answers for those that are thinking about it – found on the Autodesk website.

While this list is not specific to Revit – It is linked from the Revit page on Autodesk’s site. It shows AutoCAD based reviews, so take that into account.

You can filter and search based on Vendor or specific cards (if you have one in mind)

Go to the list

Here are the System Requirements and Recommendations for running Revit Arch 2010 on your PC. I suggest you go with the Recommendations.

System Requirements for 32-bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

* Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit (SP1), including Ultimate, Business, or Home Premium edition, or Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP1 or SP2) Professional or Home edition*
* Intel® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or equivalent AMD® processor
* 3 GB RAM (1 GB RAM if no rendering is required)
* 5 GB free disk space
* 1280 x 1024 monitor and display adapter capable of 24-bit color
* Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 (SP1 or later)
* Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
* Download or installation from DVD
* Internet connection for license registration

System Recommendations for 32-bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

* Windows XP Professional (SP2 or later)*
* Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or equivalent AMD processor
* 4 GB RAM
* 5 GB free disk space
* Dedicated video card with hardware support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9 (or later)
* Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)
* Two-button mouse with scroll wheel

System Requirements for 64-bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

* Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1), including Ultimate, Business, or Home Premium edition, or Windows XP Professional (SP1) x64 edition*
* Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or equivalent AMD processor
* 3 GB RAM
* 5 GB free disk space
* 1280 x 1024 monitor and display adapter capable of 24-bit color
* Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)
* Microsoft Mouse-compliant pointing device
* Download or installation from DVD
* Internet connection for license registration

System Recommendations for 64-bit Autodesk Revit Architecture

* Windows XP Professional x64 edition (SP1 or later)*
* Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40GHz or equivalent AMD processor
* 8 GB RAM
* 5 GB free disk space
* Dedicated video card with hardware support for DirectX 9 (or later)
* Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 (or later)
* Two-button mouse with scroll wheel

Ever forget one of those Keyboard Shortcuts

The extensive list of shortcuts can be daunting when you first start using Revit. Some of the commands are easy to remember, but others may not stick in your mind as easily.

I put together this list to help you get the most out of that keyboard you use every day.

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted alphabetically with location

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted alphabetically – Quick View

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted by where they appear on the interface

Revit Arch ShortCuts that appear on the Ribbon

Revit Arch ShortCuts sorted by Tool Name

Are you in the middle of a Revit rollout?

If so you may want to do a checkup on where you stand.  Do a recap of your Revit implementation and see if you have made the proper progress for the time you have spent so far.

The economic factors that have come into play in many firms may have slowed you down.  You may not be able to purchase as much software as you expected.  There may be a slowdown in training plans.  There may be a reduction in your staff.  Have these effected your progress?

Planning that was done even in the last few months needs to be reviewed for milestone achievements.  Once you have done that you can rethink or re-energize your efforts.

It is time for a mid year or mid plan review.  Dig out your implementation plan and read it again.

You may have heard about the 2010 Revit User Interface…  now you can see it.

From the Autodesk Site

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 New User Interface Tour
Learn how the improved desktop organization, larger drawing space, and quicker access to tools and commands in Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 software can help you work more efficiently.