Revit is building information modelling software that is perfect for anyone who works as an architect, structural and MEP engineer, contractor, or designer.
By Damien Jovica, Redstack. The wait is finally over for all you Mac and Revit users thanks to Frame. No more Bootcamp, Parallels or switching between a PC and Mac, well, yes, but no. Autodesk don't have a Revit for Mac version but there is an application called Frame that it can run through and Autodesk have certified it for Revit and AutoCAD. While Revit does not currently have a native Macintosh version, there are still a few options that will allow you to use Revit when working with a Macintosh system: Bootcamp: This allows you to boot your system into a Windows operating system, and take full advantage of the hardware. Virtual Machine: Using virtualization software (Parallels / VMWare) you can create a virtual hardware environment which Windows, and Revit are installed into. I've recently set up one of my remote users with Frame and Revit LT. I have to say we're pleasantly surprised. Using the lowest end Frame machine, performance has been fine. This user is mostly doing 2D work, but 3D seems to be okay. We Are S-FRAME Software. Our 3D structural engineering analysis and design software enables engineers to analyze, design, and detail structures regardless of geometric complexity, material type, loading conditions, nonlinear effects, or design code requirements.
Great building design
Revit contains so many tools to help you design the perfect product and is a must for any architect.
This software is a go-to for anyone who works in architectural design. You can coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and collaborate on ideas. You are able to update alterations in a 3D view and see how the building will look before construction begins.
Revit contains many tools to help you design the perfect product and is a must for any architect. Connect in the cloud to further improve your designs with colleagues. It lets you work on all aspects of the building at the same time, making it very flexible. It is easy to import and export with other programs.
It is user-friendly and very efficient at what it executes. The fact you are able to communicate with others on the same project saves a lot of time. It is highly customizable and the basic functions are easy to learn for any level user. You can forget tedious learning curves.
A powerful 3D editor that you really need for your architect firm. Revit does well at streamlining the design process and helps you create projects at a much faster pace. So much time is saved, making way for more jobs. It is very reliable and has become very popular.Where can you run this program?
Revit is run on 64-bit Windows. It is easy to use and saves time on installation and setup.
Is there a better alternative?
Run Revit On Mac
No. This is above and beyond anything else. Others include FreeCAD and SketchUp; however, these are nowhere near the same level of design. Revit is the most complete software of its type.
Our take
A truly great piece of software that any architect, developer, engineer, or contractor needs to have. This is 3D designing at its best.
Should you download it?
Yes without a doubt. It does come with quite a high price tag but it's worth every penny.
2019
NOTICE: It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you are on at least Mac OSX Sierra (10.12) with 8 GB memory (RAM) and 100 GB of storage (hard drive) to reduce problems with the VM
This process will take a while and computer should be left on and awake. Also multiple parts require downloading different things so an internet connection is also required.
Installing VMware Fusion:
1.) Go to http://homeuse.rit.edu
2.) Click 'Continue to Software Portal'
3.) Login using your RIT account
4.) Click the 'VMware' tab
5.) Select the latest version of VMware Fusion
6.) Click 'Add to Cart'. It is free for students so do not worry about being charged.
7.) Select 'Check Out'
This process will take a while and computer should be left on and awake. Also multiple parts require downloading different things so an internet connection is also required.
Installing VMware Fusion:
1.) Go to http://homeuse.rit.edu
2.) Click 'Continue to Software Portal'
3.) Login using your RIT account
4.) Click the 'VMware' tab
5.) Select the latest version of VMware Fusion
6.) Click 'Add to Cart'. It is free for students so do not worry about being charged.
7.) Select 'Check Out'
8.) Click the 'Download Button'
9.) Once the .dmg is downloaded, open it
10.) Double-click to install
11.) Go through the installation process and input your product key
Creating a Windows VM on Fusion
1.) Open up VMware Fusion, go to the top of the screen, and select 'File' → 'New...'
2.) Open https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
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3.) Choose edition (Window 10) and launguage
4.) Download 64 bit
5.) Once installed, drag the Windows .iso file into the VMware Fusion window
6.) Click continue
7.) Fill in the information you want your Windows VM account to have and insert your product key, and click continue.
8.) Choose your level of integration (it doesn't matter which one you choose for performance)
9.) Choose Customize Settings
10.) Go to 'Processors & Memory'
11.) Change Processors to at least 2 processor cores. The more cores, the better the VM will run... HOWEVER, do not give the VM the maxmimum number of cores for your system. Change the memory to at least 4096 MB (4 GB)
12.) Close out of Processors & Memory and go to VM settings
13.) Go to 'Hard Disk'
14.) Change the disk size. 100 GB is minimum space you should select however it is recommended if you can spare the space to change it to 200 GB
15.) Close out of Hard Disk and hit the play button
16.) Let Windows go through setup until you see the desktop (or lock screen)
Installing Revit on Windows
***It is HIGHLY recommended that you use Google Chrome. Microsoft Edge has been known to not run well on a Windows VM***
1.) Go to https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit on the Windows machine.
2.) Sign in with your Autodesk account
3.) Select a version, Windows 64-Bit, and the language of your choice. Then click 'Install Now'
4.) Click 'Install'
5.) Click 'Download and Install this feature'. Let these features finish installing before launching Revit
6.) Click 'Launch Now'
7.) Select 'I agree'
8.) Enjoy!
