They're both good software. I used Revit professionally for about 5 years and then I switched jobs and used AutoCAD professionally for about 5 years. Both are good depending on what you need. If you want a simple design then AutoCAD is better if you have a big elaborate design Revit is better. AutoCAD is easier to use since at the end of the day it is just lines but if you want to export data, generate takeoffs, and coordinate complex designs Revit is better. AutoCAD is quicker for simple designs although at the end of the day Revit is likely quicker on complex designs.
I use AutoCAD for 2D drafting. Fantastic for floor plans and creating simple objects. Revit is really the next step up. LOVE Revit as you have all the floor plans, views and 3D views all in one property panel. 2 amazing software from Autodesk.
For all size new projects I use Revit. For modifying existing buildings with existing dwg's I use Autocad if the drawings are accurate enough, else I start over with Revit. That said, if I need information for Facility Management I like making a basic Revit model of the building.
Great video. I am mostly familiar with Revit, I can use it fluently. I know bits of Autocad like modelling gears and stuff, I am looking into using it architecturally. It sounds to me that for architecture specifically, AutoCAD to Revit is like Microsoft Paint is to AutoCAD. Doing everything manually in AutoCAD sounds like a chore, but I guess it can help you to remember and understand your own drawings better, build a better relationship with your own projects.
Being REVIT absolutely amazing, I much prefer Autocad for designing the terracing and retention walls in large projects, that is kind of engineerig more than architecture. AutoCad (in 3d) provides and efficient and extremely fast way to analize and change the tilt of any given surface. Plus, Autocad works hand in hand with CIVIL so our 3d modeling can be solved and also calculated in terms of volumes of soil movement. Dont get me wrong: I´m a revit fan and also a cook. A good knife works for almost anything. When it comes for architecture design though, REVIT is much easier and more fun to play with.
You make it very clear the difference between AutoCAD and Revit. I think Revit is more useful for architectural work. Whereas AutoCAD is useful for any field of design.
As a professional Autocad user you're absolutelly correct. Autocad is a hell of a tool and delivers mayhen in terms of project, but isn't as fast and specific as Revit. In 2014 I started working with Autocad, in 2018 I begun using Revit seldon, but thia year I full moved to revit. You know why? Sanitary and electrical instalations made easy. In a tenth of the time you make both projects. Peace up, you're the best.
I hated revit when I first started, it was so difficult to navigate and troubleshoot but now that I have a decent amount of experience I think it's pretty nice :)
Can we use just Revit in modeling of project without AutoCad assistance ? Coz they always told me that we always should start the project with autocad and finish it with Revit
@@aminebencheneb2185 Don't think that is correct, actually a lot better to just use Revit, I sit on the other side of this, my P&ID Documents are done in Autocad and now started using Revit for everything else.
Your journey in using both Revit and AutoCAD is typical to mine Now not just I hate AutoCAD, I see it compared to Revit a stupid program that has taken many of my time This time I would have benefited of it if the Revit was available earlier 10-04-202o
I think everyone should try AutoCAD Architecture, too. It has tools for drawing walls and all sorts of components much more efficiently. Unlike in the vanilla version of AutoCAD where you manually draw the lines for the walls, AutoCAD Architecture allows you to input dimensions and even color code them by material, and adjust the dimensions easily. It's just much more intuitive!
I’ve grown up with autocad since highschool, it’s easy to understand and very command ordinated (which I prefer, Instead of having to find everything in the menu bar). Although I like the 3D aspect of revit, my computer simply cannot support such a high end program and it takes a long time to understand all the functions.
I learned Revit on my i3 HD4000 graphics potato laptop back when I was still a student. Now Im on a PC and working for an International firm. Its an amazing software and I have never went back to autocad No excuses really if youre willing to learn & try
Current autocad gives you autocad architecture which gives you lots of 3D arch objects and tools all within the familiar environment. I've created alias for many common AEC tools because I too prefer the the command line but I do use the ribbon on occassion. Best thing I found from having your own command list is when Autodesk updates their program and shuffles everything around I don't care. My command lists are still the same.
Thank you so much for this video I have been so stressed out on which software to focus on….. from the way you explained the difference in the two, Revit seems like the best software for me
I'm an old school architect. I love freehand drawings and manual drafting. I learned autocad and i love it because it saves me time in editing and keeping files. I learned revit a few years back and i am amazed of what it can give to professionals like me. I'm not saying i am the best on all this but till today, i'm still using all this process in my practice and love them all. To include sketchup for some quick review and photoshop for presentation. Now i also started using twinmotion. This profession is awesome...cheers!!!
I've tried many softwares for different purpose as an architecture student & I'm relatively new in Revit. From my personal experience I've found Revit very very efficient with wide range of options & informations in single file. Also 2D & 3D workflow at the same time is hugely time saving & helps a lot in design. I have a lot more interest in Revit than ever. I sure am looking forward what more it has to offer to its users.
I use mostly revit at work now. I usually only use acad to import dwgs from non revit users. I would consider revit to be more of a Swiss army knife than a potato peeler, but I still lol'd at the comparison. Great vids, BA. Keep it up!
Till I saw this video I was a full time autocad user, with this I am installing revit in my PC to give it a run. thank you, and very much informative ... :D
I’ve been wanting to start Revit, for some time after 10 years with AutoCad . Thank you for your explanation, I’ll be making the switch soon. Do you have any tutorials for beginners? Thank you for your video 👍
Actually many people dont know you can automate sheets and data in AutoCAD using fields in tables and relating them to an object dimentions or other data.
Maybe I'm slow and don't use much Revit but Revit do not give me the desire flexibility of pipe designing in short timeframe, especially for underground plumbing's sloped pipes. I need to have it ready before the field guys begin digging and installing. I get constant error messages when trying to put in the simple fitting and sometimes it screwed up the slope consistency throughout the whole system. And then you also have the Owner who make changes like relocating the restroom fixtures/etc, I can easily modify the necessary changes and resend to our field guys shortly thereafter thru CAD. In metaphor, I can ask Autocad/MEP Fabrication to fetch me a hot coffee, no problem, but with Revit, it's "how hot you want it?, caf or decaf?, Sugar?, Cream?, okay, oh wait, the pot is empty!"
Interesting video. After I finished my AutoCAD introductory course with a focus in fire protection I decided to continue my learning in computerized design, since my school also offers Revit courses I wanted to know more about these two software and here I am, doing my homework about which software would fit best my professional goals and the industry's demand. Thanks and cheers from Toronto.
AutoCAD 2025 includes now architecture tools like walls, ceilings, pillars and many more and it is half of the price of Revit. So why do we need Revit?
AutoCad Architecture in 3D works like Revit using intelligent 3D objects rather than just dumb lines, the latter seems to be the misconception many architects have about AutoCAD. I used AutoCAD architecture for many years in the past in its 3D capacity for my work before moving to Revit. Take the example of walls, windows, doors...etc AutoCAD Architecture comes with a full built in library of intelligent 3D walls, windows, doors..etc Such walls come with structural elements just like in Revit. These elements are editable just as in Revit!! 3D windows objects when inserted into the walls interact with each others. Upon initial insertion of a window in a wall you can go to make the windows wider, higher..etc using the grips on the windows or dimensions while the host wall shrinks or expands to accommodate the changes in the windows dimensions exactly like in Revit....
It''s been well said " the advantage of AA is autocad and the disadvantage of AA is autocad". Most people with AA simply defaulted to AC practise rather than spend time learning the extra tools in AA. For me, I achieved guru status and am happy with AA despite it's drawbacks, except for rendering and I am looking at Blender/Unreal for that.
Thanks for sharing. +1 for Revit - probably the most powerful and versatile Architectural design tool overall, especially when it comes to making yourself more valuable in the workplace, given it’s increasing popularity throughout the world and the fact that young Architects with Revit skills are increasingly in more demand.
Balkan, first of all, I love your videos. Thank you! They have proven to be very helpful. To answer your question. I have been a AutoCAD user for 28 years. I was using the DOS versions in the early days before Windows even existed. You are correct. I use AutoCAD Plant 3D and it is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to doing solid models and creating detailed 2D drawings. But the "intelligence" in REVIT objects and models are clearly the reason why it is the tool of choice for most architects today. I am just starting to learn REVIT. It is an entirely different animal and extremely complex compared to ACAD. Do you feel it is possible to learn REVIT on my own through tutorials like yours? If so, what are the top 5 steps to take to get the best overall understanding of how to learn the process of modeling in REVIT? My first project is to add Fire Alarm Elements, Fire Main Piping and Controls to existing REVIT building models. I am learning how to do it but I cannot seem to get the workflow down to a science.
Still learning, so im staying w using Autocad variant -> Draftsiight, The Knife. Great explanation. I can see now why Revit is so popular. Just Expensive even for SAAS model! If the investment makes sense I’ll consider. Still looking for alternatives.
I was using AutoCAD from the university times, I always hesitated to go for Revit mostly because studios I worked for were always just talking about going for Revit, then one day I made a move and I hate AutoCAD now!. Unfortunately, I found a job in another studio and they work only in AutoCAD, I think I am going to kill my brain, How fucking frustrating is it. It's like going milestones back in time. I feel like going in the fucking circle when working with AutoCAD, I am not a fucking robot.
I have used autocad architecture for over a decade and only just started learning Revit. I find that it's almost the same with autocad architecture but Revit has a bit more things to it that makes it stand out.
Been working on AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and 3ds Max for 5 years and today learned Revit so fast and went nuts on what this program can do... Your tutorials and videos are great. Full support.
I'm currently only learning and using Auto-CAD... Do you see the industry and or industry professionals using Revit now >? As a student in the middle of studying to become a land surveyor and drafter, and am really wondering if studying Auto-CAD alone is a good choice..Yes, I also have other education but these tools seem MANDATORY to learn if I expect myself to succeed at work . In your opinion, should I learn both Auto-CAD and Revit to make myself more marketable and a better hire, or is it unnecessary? Id love to hear from 'Balkan Architect'' and anyone else who knows about this particular subject...Thank you for your advice in advance!!!
Hi Carson! It's been a year since you wrote your comment, what did you end up doing? did you learn both software? From my perspective it seems to be that AutoCAD is a must but knowing Revit enhances the Resume.
Revit seems to be ideal for simpler buildings whereas AutoCAD is easier at creating complex building types. Also, Revit isn't great at designing/creating existing buildings. The majority of the housing stock in the UK for example is old. It seems to be very difficult to create a property on Revit that fully matches the styles seen in the UK.
I have a doubt, haven’t used revit yet, in instances where the architect has to consider beams and columns (I tend to do this for smaller projects myself, a tentative beams and column layout if you may) , how do you go about implementing those elements in the model?
You can do a structural model/diagram that will coordinate with your whole model. Revit allows a collaboration aspect where an engineer can work on the same model while you work on the rest of the model
AutoCAD is better now for me because of its layout function which is developed to generate 2d sections while you are working in 3d modeling. It's quite easy in terms of concept design modeling. and easy on editing with realtime 2d view auto update generate.
Hi! I'm a first year architecture student and have no experience whatsoever in autocad nor revit. Should I start learning revit from the beginning or should I start from autocad first before transitioning to revit?
Start with autocad guys, it is more simple and a lot of older people from future job (or your teacher) will use only that so you will have to know both.
Peace. Having learned AutoCAD 1st and then Solidworks, I actually prefer Solidworks. As a start-up, Solidworks is expensive. Their only trials restrict you from opening files you have already created in Solidworks, or downloading whatever you create in the cloud. I am debating if learning Revit is worth the time when I already know AutoCAD. Thank you for the vid.
I’ve never used revit. But was looking into it as I might be trying to get a job that uses it. Can you tell me the difference between revit and chief architect? I learned and used that program many years ago and revit sounds very similar to that program.
yes, they serve two completely different purposes and they're complementary to eachother. Revit is a BIM software, while autocad is a blue-print design software.
AutoCAD is a general 2D CAD software with 3d capabilities .....Revit is specially used for building design and all the tools needed to create a building AutoCAD is not. I use Autocad for graphic design and residential architecture plan creation, it works fine for that. I have used a taugh and AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3d studio Max (I started in 1987 autoCAD 2,3 on DOS)....you cannot really compare them to each other they each have there own specific applications,
Try AutoCAD Architecture 2018 it will do pretty much same as Rivit can do!! I wish this video compare it with AutoCAD Architecture, not bare-bone Basic AutoCAD!! AutoCAD architecture AutoCAD civil engineering AutoCAD electrical, Most schools they don’t teach this specialized AutoCAD!! And there is regular basic AutoCAD Which is pretty useless. And your college teachers will teach you these useless software, Since they only knows bare-bone basic AutoCAD.
The first thing a baby learns is to talk. Then they spell it, then they will learn how to read and write. Likewise, basic AutoCAD is a general purpose program. We can use it to design electrical, mechanical or civil drawings. That's why we only learn basic AutoCAD in our colleges. So don't blame on teachers. If it necessary to teach specialized cad program they will surely learn themselves and will teach us. And one more thing the knowledge we get from the schools and colleges are only the essence. We need to master on each subject and expand our knowledge with the necessity of our career. I hope you understand it.
All of the scheduling an paramedic advantages he attributes to Revit are also in ACAD Arch. Don't get me wrong I love Revit but saying ACAD can't do scheduling and calculations is an unfair comparison.
Structural detailing wise Revit is 0 compared with other software ! The ergonomics of this software are abysmal ! Structure wise the program doesn't even have any feature , except some basic ones , and they rely on 3'rd party ad-dons ! Price : Revit + 3-5 ad-dons = 5$ + / year ! Great job Autodesk .
People do not know AutoCad family of software well. And the conclusions and influences of that video is not quite correct by this reason. There is a specific architectural clone of AutoCad which is Autodesk AutoCad Architecture software that beats everything if somebody know how to use it well. Just by my opinion.
For someone who only learned Revit in school, could you do a crash course for someone who has Revit skills, but needs to use AutoCAD for something (EG a lot of land survey companies still use AutoCAD).
a big thing though is also the employers out there... are they more likely to have revit licences or Acad, because they are quite expensive. In my previous CAD role we used Pro Engineer... the licence was very expensive.
I use Vectorworks for 2d and SketchUp for 3d. I am aware that Vectorworks is also bim and 3d modelling supported but modelling in SketchUp for miles better for me. Will all of that change once I transition to Revit and replace both of that software?
They're both good software. I used Revit professionally for about 5 years and then I switched jobs and used AutoCAD professionally for about 5 years. Both are good depending on what you need. If you want a simple design then AutoCAD is better if you have a big elaborate design Revit is better. AutoCAD is easier to use since at the end of the day it is just lines but if you want to export data, generate takeoffs, and coordinate complex designs Revit is better. AutoCAD is quicker for simple designs although at the end of the day Revit is likely quicker on complex designs.
Shouldnt you learn both for example if you applied for a job at a company and they only use AutoCAD
Your remarks made my understanding easier in distinction b/w two softwares. 😊
I use AutoCAD for 2D drafting. Fantastic for floor plans and creating simple objects. Revit is really the next step up. LOVE Revit as you have all the floor plans, views and 3D views all in one property panel. 2 amazing software from Autodesk.
Like Autocad Architecture. Hahaha.
*Revit was bought by Autodesk
Revit is the best! once you start you will never want to go back...
I use both at work
Yeah but its getting boring somethimes
What is your profession and how long did it take you to learn Revit?
Thats right u wount go back 😂literally atleast
For all size new projects I use Revit. For modifying existing buildings with existing dwg's I use Autocad if the drawings are accurate enough, else I start over with Revit. That said, if I need information for Facility Management I like making a basic Revit model of the building.
Great video. I am mostly familiar with Revit, I can use it fluently. I know bits of Autocad like modelling gears and stuff, I am looking into using it architecturally. It sounds to me that for architecture specifically, AutoCAD to Revit is like Microsoft Paint is to AutoCAD. Doing everything manually in AutoCAD sounds like a chore, but I guess it can help you to remember and understand your own drawings better, build a better relationship with your own projects.
Being REVIT absolutely amazing, I much prefer Autocad for designing the terracing and retention walls in large projects, that is kind of engineerig more than architecture. AutoCad (in 3d) provides and efficient and extremely fast way to analize and change the tilt of any given surface. Plus, Autocad works hand in hand with CIVIL so our 3d modeling can be solved and also calculated in terms of volumes of soil movement.
Dont get me wrong: I´m a revit fan and also a cook. A good knife works for almost anything. When it comes for architecture design though, REVIT is much easier and more fun to play with.
You make it very clear the difference between AutoCAD and Revit. I think Revit is more useful for architectural work. Whereas AutoCAD is useful for any field of design.
I'm just getting into studying all this so, thanks for the information.!
Today is my day one learning Revit! Thank you for your videos
Who's it go?
Lol saw 5 solidworks ads on this video, well played Dassault... well played
As a professional Autocad user you're absolutelly correct. Autocad is a hell of a tool and delivers mayhen in terms of project, but isn't as fast and specific as Revit. In 2014 I started working with Autocad, in 2018 I begun using Revit seldon, but thia year I full moved to revit. You know why? Sanitary and electrical instalations made easy. In a tenth of the time you make both projects. Peace up, you're the best.
I hated revit when I first started, it was so difficult to navigate and troubleshoot but now that I have a decent amount of experience I think it's pretty nice :)
your introduction made me laugh SO HARD I thank you so very much!!
i have used Autocad for 15 years and I started Revit a few years ago, and I hate Autocad now.
Can we use just Revit in modeling of project without AutoCad assistance ?
Coz they always told me that we always should start the project with autocad and finish it with Revit
same here with me
@@aminebencheneb2185 You can draft floor plans much easier in revit than autocad. But you still can do a dwg file first then base it off for revit
@@aminebencheneb2185 Don't think that is correct, actually a lot better to just use Revit,
I sit on the other side of this, my P&ID Documents are done in Autocad and now started using Revit for everything else.
Your journey in using both Revit and AutoCAD is typical to mine
Now not just I hate AutoCAD, I see it compared to Revit a stupid program that has taken many of my time
This time I would have benefited of it if the Revit was available earlier
10-04-202o
AutoCAD is a knife
REVIT a Swiss army knife, not a silly potato peeler
I think everyone should try AutoCAD Architecture, too. It has tools for drawing walls and all sorts of components much more efficiently. Unlike in the vanilla version of AutoCAD where you manually draw the lines for the walls, AutoCAD Architecture allows you to input dimensions and even color code them by material, and adjust the dimensions easily. It's just much more intuitive!
I am learning about these new tools at age 67 and find your videos amazing .
I was looking for an answer and found it in your video ... thank you 😊
I’ve grown up with autocad since highschool, it’s easy to understand and very command ordinated (which I prefer, Instead of having to find everything in the menu bar). Although I like the 3D aspect of revit, my computer simply cannot support such a high end program and it takes a long time to understand all the functions.
I feel u
I learned Revit on my i3 HD4000 graphics potato laptop back when I was still a student. Now Im on a PC and working for an International firm. Its an amazing software and I have never went back to autocad
No excuses really if youre willing to learn & try
Current autocad gives you autocad architecture which gives you lots of 3D arch objects and tools all within the familiar environment. I've created alias for many common AEC tools because I too prefer the the command line but I do use the ribbon on occassion. Best thing I found from having your own command list is when Autodesk updates their program and shuffles everything around I don't care. My command lists are still the same.
Awesome information about both...
And you are not right or wrong... You are in center and very easily explain both sides. God bless you.
Beautifully presented easily with real life analogy for even unknown.
Thank you so much for this video I have been so stressed out on which software to focus on….. from the way you explained the difference in the two, Revit seems like the best software for me
I'm an old school architect. I love freehand drawings and manual drafting. I learned autocad and i love it because it saves me time in editing and keeping files. I learned revit a few years back and i am amazed of what it can give to professionals like me. I'm not saying i am the best on all this but till today, i'm still using all this process in my practice and love them all. To include sketchup for some quick review and photoshop for presentation. Now i also started using twinmotion. This profession is awesome...cheers!!!
I've tried many softwares for different purpose as an architecture student & I'm relatively new in Revit. From my personal experience I've found Revit very very efficient with wide range of options & informations in single file. Also 2D & 3D workflow at the same time is hugely time saving & helps a lot in design.
I have a lot more interest in Revit than ever. I sure am looking forward what more it has to offer to its users.
I use mostly revit at work now. I usually only use acad to import dwgs from non revit users. I would consider revit to be more of a Swiss army knife than a potato peeler, but I still lol'd at the comparison. Great vids, BA. Keep it up!
Till I saw this video I was a full time autocad user, with this I am installing revit in my PC to give it a run. thank you, and very much informative ... :D
sangat bermanfaat dan mudah dipahami kosakatanya, saya sangat bertertima kasih kepada balkan architect , tengkyu
🙌🙌
thank you for the very clear explanations! Found the video useful.
I’ve been wanting to start Revit, for some time after 10 years with AutoCad . Thank you for your explanation, I’ll be making the switch soon.
Do you have any tutorials for beginners?
Thank you for your video 👍
I love REVIT! AutoCAD is a monster!
Actually many people dont know you can automate sheets and data in AutoCAD using fields in tables and relating them to an object dimentions or other data.
I've used AutoCAD most of my career up until 2017 and still use it sometimes now, but thank God for Revit. Revit for the win!
Brother thank youuu big time
Basically deciding on a program to self study and start design
Maybe I'm slow and don't use much Revit but Revit do not give me the desire flexibility of pipe designing in short timeframe, especially for underground plumbing's sloped pipes. I need to have it ready before the field guys begin digging and installing. I get constant error messages when trying to put in the simple fitting and sometimes it screwed up the slope consistency throughout the whole system. And then you also have the Owner who make changes like relocating the restroom fixtures/etc, I can easily modify the necessary changes and resend to our field guys shortly thereafter thru CAD. In metaphor, I can ask Autocad/MEP Fabrication to fetch me a hot coffee, no problem, but with Revit, it's "how hot you want it?, caf or decaf?, Sugar?, Cream?, okay, oh wait, the pot is empty!"
Thanks for the Information i am using both ACAD and Revit
Experts using Auto Cad... it's like saying you are an Expert Archer in an army full of Rifles.
Exemplory analogy... 👌
Good 😂😂😂
Interesting video. After I finished my AutoCAD introductory course with a focus in fire protection I decided to continue my learning in computerized design, since my school also offers Revit courses I wanted to know more about these two software and here I am, doing my homework about which software would fit best my professional goals and the industry's demand. Thanks and cheers from Toronto.
AutoCAD 2025 includes now architecture tools like walls, ceilings, pillars and many more and it is half of the price of Revit. So why do we need Revit?
wow wonderful explanation. I am super new to this.
I’m transitioning to Revit
AutoCad Architecture in 3D works like Revit using intelligent 3D objects rather than just dumb lines, the latter seems to be the misconception many architects have about AutoCAD. I used AutoCAD architecture for many years in the past in its 3D capacity for my work before moving to Revit. Take the example of walls, windows, doors...etc AutoCAD Architecture comes with a full built in library of intelligent 3D walls, windows, doors..etc Such walls come with structural elements just like in Revit. These elements are editable just as in Revit!! 3D windows objects when inserted into the walls interact with each others. Upon initial insertion of a window in a wall you can go to make the windows wider, higher..etc using the grips on the windows or dimensions while the host wall shrinks or expands to accommodate the changes in the windows dimensions exactly like in Revit....
It''s been well said " the advantage of AA is autocad and the disadvantage of AA is autocad".
Most people with AA simply defaulted to AC practise rather than spend time learning the extra tools in AA.
For me, I achieved guru status and am happy with AA despite it's drawbacks, except for rendering and I am looking at Blender/Unreal for that.
Thanks for sharing.
+1 for Revit - probably the most powerful and versatile Architectural design tool overall, especially when it comes to making yourself more valuable in the workplace, given it’s increasing popularity throughout the world and the fact that young Architects with Revit skills are increasingly in more demand.
Great video! Thank you!
Balkan, first of all, I love your videos. Thank you! They have proven to be very helpful. To answer your question. I have been a AutoCAD user for 28 years. I was using the DOS versions in the early days before Windows even existed. You are correct. I use AutoCAD Plant 3D and it is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to doing solid models and creating detailed 2D drawings. But the "intelligence" in REVIT objects and models are clearly the reason why it is the tool of choice for most architects today.
I am just starting to learn REVIT. It is an entirely different animal and extremely complex compared to ACAD. Do you feel it is possible to learn REVIT on my own through tutorials like yours? If so, what are the top 5 steps to take to get the best overall understanding of how to learn the process of modeling in REVIT? My first project is to add Fire Alarm Elements, Fire Main Piping and Controls to existing REVIT building models. I am learning how to do it but I cannot seem to get the workflow down to a science.
Still learning, so im staying w using Autocad variant -> Draftsiight, The Knife. Great explanation. I can see now why Revit is so popular. Just Expensive even for SAAS model! If the investment makes sense I’ll consider. Still looking for alternatives.
I work with people they use only AutoCAD. The favorite option for them in Revit is "Export to DWG" :D
AutoCAD is love.. But would like to try Revit in near future.
Revit = future = now
I was using AutoCAD from the university times, I always hesitated to go for Revit mostly because studios I worked for were always just talking about going for Revit, then one day I made a move and I hate AutoCAD now!. Unfortunately, I found a job in another studio and they work only in AutoCAD, I think I am going to kill my brain, How fucking frustrating is it. It's like going milestones back in time. I feel like going in the fucking circle when working with AutoCAD, I am not a fucking robot.
I have used autocad architecture for over a decade and only just started learning Revit. I find that it's almost the same with autocad architecture but Revit has a bit more things to it that makes it stand out.
Very insightfull thanks, nice comparaison 👍
I use both, but I am slowly transitioning to revit. your tutorials are helping a lot with the transition
Been working on AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and 3ds Max for 5 years and today learned Revit so fast and went nuts on what this program can do... Your tutorials and videos are great. Full support.
I'm currently only learning and using Auto-CAD... Do you see the industry and or industry professionals using Revit now >?
As a student in the middle of studying to become a land surveyor and drafter, and am really wondering if studying Auto-CAD alone is a good choice..Yes, I also have other education but these tools seem MANDATORY to learn if I expect myself to succeed at work . In your opinion, should I learn both Auto-CAD and Revit to make myself more marketable and a better hire, or is it unnecessary? Id love to hear from 'Balkan Architect'' and anyone else who knows about this particular subject...Thank you for your advice in advance!!!
Hi Carson! It's been a year since you wrote your comment, what did you end up doing? did you learn both software? From my perspective it seems to be that AutoCAD is a must but knowing Revit enhances the Resume.
Revit all the Way. I started out with Auro Cad but since I started learning Revit I stop using Auto Cad
Revit seems to be ideal for simpler buildings whereas AutoCAD is easier at creating complex building types. Also, Revit isn't great at designing/creating existing buildings. The majority of the housing stock in the UK for example is old. It seems to be very difficult to create a property on Revit that fully matches the styles seen in the UK.
Thanks for the elaboration.
I use Autocad. Wanted to learn Revit.
Nice knife btw!
Revit takes a long time to master
My school: alright you guys got a few months before you take a certification test
@SNES Nes
Yep, I have learned more with the world wide web than I did in school.
I have a doubt, haven’t used revit yet, in instances where the architect has to consider beams and columns (I tend to do this for smaller projects myself, a tentative beams and column layout if you may) , how do you go about implementing those elements in the model?
You can do a structural model/diagram that will coordinate with your whole model. Revit allows a collaboration aspect where an engineer can work on the same model while you work on the rest of the model
As for today in my working process I use both. AutoCAD in my situation is closer to the design process (ideally should be firmit?).
AutoCAD is better now for me because of its layout function which is developed to generate 2d sections while you are working in 3d modeling.
It's quite easy in terms of concept design modeling. and easy on editing with realtime 2d view auto update generate.
Is learning revit helpful for me as a water resourses engineer ?
What is best 3d max..revit or what is most work with my deparment? Thanks in advance
Non of them,. You should learn civil 3d instead and use water analysis there
I use revit fully.. Both for 2d drafting and 3d modelling
Thanks for the video
AUTOCAD IS GENERALLY USE TOOL FOR BOTH MECHANICAL CIVIL ELECTRICAL AND SHIT REVIT IS PARAMETRIC STRUCTURAL MODELING ILOVE UR TUTORIAL VERY INFORMATIVE
Thanks balkan guy.
Hi! I'm a first year architecture student and have no experience whatsoever in autocad nor revit. Should I start learning revit from the beginning or should I start from autocad first before transitioning to revit?
I'm wondering the same here!
same bro
AutoCAD is more simple..after knowing autocad at basic level you can learn revit easily.
Start with autocad guys, it is more simple and a lot of older people from future job (or your teacher) will use only that so you will have to know both.
Peace. Having learned AutoCAD 1st and then Solidworks, I actually prefer Solidworks. As a start-up, Solidworks is expensive. Their only trials restrict you from opening files you have already created in Solidworks, or downloading whatever you create in the cloud. I am debating if learning Revit is worth the time when I already know AutoCAD. Thank you for the vid.
Which one is good for electrical designing.
And my question is what is the difference between revit and sketch up? And which is better? Please make a video on this..
U cant compare them , sketchup is 3d cad u can compare it with Autocad 3d or 3dsmsx , and revit , Archicad are B.I.M.
I’ve never used revit. But was looking into it as I might be trying to get a job that uses it. Can you tell me the difference between revit and chief architect? I learned and used that program many years ago and revit sounds very similar to that program.
Great video!
Actually more intrested to know diffrence between 3d modeling software and bim software.
I am planing to learn some program for design, what do You have between Revit or Autocad Plant 3D ? Great video.
What use in mep HVAC
Finally I am going to try it today. Working with 3D on Autocad is like torture
Now you will see what is a genuine torture... :-)
I use cad for blueprints and Revit for modeling
Gys tell me if i learnt rivet then is there any need to learn autocad? Pls reply
yes, they serve two completely different purposes and they're complementary to eachother. Revit is a BIM software, while autocad is a blue-print design software.
And autocad is the one commercially used for that purpose
AutoCAD is a general 2D CAD software with 3d capabilities .....Revit is specially used for building design and all the tools needed to create a building AutoCAD is not. I use Autocad for graphic design and residential architecture plan creation, it works fine for that. I have used a taugh and AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3d studio Max (I started in 1987 autoCAD 2,3 on DOS)....you cannot really compare them to each other they each have there own specific applications,
I have a great Template in AutoCAD for the Company and i'm looking to bring it to Revit is there a best way?
Try AutoCAD Architecture 2018 it will do pretty much same as Rivit can do!! I wish
this video compare it with AutoCAD Architecture, not bare-bone Basic AutoCAD!!
AutoCAD architecture AutoCAD civil engineering AutoCAD electrical, Most schools they don’t teach this specialized AutoCAD!!
And there is regular basic AutoCAD Which is pretty useless. And your college teachers will teach you these useless software, Since they only knows bare-bone basic AutoCAD.
i was taught both and i swear autocad sucks so much
The first thing a baby learns is to talk. Then they spell it, then they will learn how to read and write. Likewise, basic AutoCAD is a general purpose program. We can use it to design electrical, mechanical or civil drawings. That's why we only learn basic AutoCAD in our colleges. So don't blame on teachers. If it necessary to teach specialized cad program they will surely learn themselves and will teach us. And one more thing the knowledge we get from the schools and colleges are only the essence. We need to master on each subject and expand our knowledge with the necessity of our career. I hope you understand it.
I still use both mainly for conversion for other disciplines that don't know or use the revit program.
Yes, working with AutoCAD is a bit time consuming but simple. Working with Revit is complex location sensitive....
All of the scheduling an paramedic advantages he attributes to Revit are also in ACAD Arch. Don't get me wrong I love Revit but saying ACAD can't do scheduling and calculations is an unfair comparison.
Structural detailing wise Revit is 0 compared with other software ! The ergonomics of this software are abysmal !
Structure wise the program doesn't even have any feature , except some basic ones , and they rely on 3'rd party ad-dons !
Price : Revit + 3-5 ad-dons = 5$ + / year ! Great job Autodesk .
you should install sofistik detailing, a third party software compatible with revit. you will love the detailing.
Is it complicated or not user friendly to create amorphous forms in revit also domes an other curved forms?
What are the major differences between Revit and Home Designer Pro?
But do you need autodesk Desktop App? I use autocad 2020 for school, but do i need that Autodesk desktop app to run it?
People do not know AutoCad family of software well. And the conclusions and influences of that video is not quite correct by this reason. There is a specific architectural clone of AutoCad which is Autodesk AutoCad Architecture software that beats everything if somebody know how to use it well. Just by my opinion.
Perhaps you mean within architect scope, not the engineering or those it replace robot (for example)?!
that is exactly why I always use a chisel to peel my potatos
Don't know why whenever you say Revit I hear 'Rabbit' 🤔
Same as him saying OW-TO CAD
I look with subs, that translate it, and they too hear it like "Rabbit".
You should have made a sample demo video tho
Both, revit most of the work and autocad for final blue prints or with engineers for the final sheets, thankyou Balkan!
For someone who only learned Revit in school, could you do a crash course for someone who has Revit skills, but needs to use AutoCAD for something (EG a lot of land survey companies still use AutoCAD).
Can you import furniture to the models?
Which one is suitable for architectural technologist ? I'm studying architectural technology..please answer me...
I honestly have been trying to use both, but I've just been defaulting back to Revit.
I prefer Revit as I no longer need to spend extra time on drafting plan view then based on plan view to align to elevation and section views….
Hi, can you do a video on multiple user in a single project???? 😃
Is there a plsce where yoi can study both at the same time or course?
a big thing though is also the employers out there... are they more likely to have revit licences or Acad, because they are quite expensive. In my previous CAD role we used Pro Engineer... the licence was very expensive.
I use Vectorworks for 2d and SketchUp for 3d. I am aware that Vectorworks is also bim and 3d modelling supported but modelling in SketchUp for miles better for me. Will all of that change once I transition to Revit and replace both of that software?
I use Sketchup for quick concept modeling to show clients and once the basic design is confirmed, I draw in Revit. Works for me