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There is a mysterious rumor in the Jianghu. The odd version of Autodesk is not as easy to use as even versions (God knows where this rumor comes from). Recently, the official website of Autodesk released a feature update for the Revit 2022 version. After BOX, there are still many new features worth paying attention to. Will these functions attract you to upgrade your software?
Today, BOX will help you organize the main functions of Revit 2022 updates. Without further ado, get in the car.
New export PDF function
Now you can directly export 2D views and drawings to PDF files, export a single PDF file, or merge multiple selected views and drawings into a PDF file and export them together. You can customize naming rules when exporting in batches.
Drawing of conical walls
New function allows you to create variable-width wall types, that is, conical walls, where the cone angle can be defined in the "wall type". You can also choose to use the top, bottom or foundation of the wall as the measurement location for the total width of the wall.
Of course, we guess that this new function will bring new ideas to friends in other fields. Who said that using the wall function of Revit can only draw walls? In the past, people used walls to draw curbs, but now they can draw more unusual structures.
keyword details
requires frequent batch input of information to the family in the project, or those who need to batch control the model size. This function needs to be focused on.
The new "keyword list" function logic is as follows:
➤ First create a series of shared parameters in a family as the controlled parameters.
➤ Create a detailed list in the project, select the "Detail list keyword", give it a name, as the "key" for batch control parameters.
➤ In the detailed list attribute, add parameters that need to be batch controlled by the "key" to the field.
➤ Insert any row. The first column in the figure below is what types of "key" are there, and there are four types in total. Fill all parameters of each type into values, such as fill in 4 different numbers on the width of the last item.
➤ In the project, there is no need to modify the value of each parameter one by one. You only need to select the "key". In the figure below, if the "hardware group" is selected as "class", then all the corresponding shared parameters in the detailed list will be automatically assigned to the value. The idea of
is very similar to the digital-analog separation we talked about: put all the parameters in an Excel table to facilitate batch filling of data, and then batch write parameters into the family through a keyword.
Now, this job can be directly implemented in Revit. For those who deliver more advanced projects and require a large number of parameters to be entered, this function is worth studying.
and FormIt interaction enhancement
Many friends don’t know FormIt yet. Simply put, it is Autodesk’s quick modeling tool for benchmarking Sketchup. It is used as a quick conceptual scrutiny in the solution stage. Now the model it creates can better optimize the design in Revit without losing data. The geometric graphics shared between the two software have been updated and the appearance is more consistent.
As for whether it can replace the volume function, we think it is not possible for the time being. The interaction in parameters is not as strong as the volume, but it is still very effective to quickly create some sketch solutions.
However, this software has always been lukewarm in China. Whether it can shake Sketchup's status will take time to verify.
enhances the linkage with Rhino
Now, you can link 3DM file into the Revit model to establish a Rhino-Revit workflow. Like the previous DWG, if the Rhino model is selected to link to Revit, the linked file can be automatically modified once the original model is modified.
Improvements to mark, annotation and revision functions
➤ Multi-lead mark is a small improvement in the marking function. You can add markings, and the values marked in the view are generated by the parameters of the marked components. For example, in the figure below, the "type mark" value of each piece of furniture is annotated with markings. You can edit the mark to report the number of subjects to which the mark is referenced.
➤ Multi-category tag now supports all tagable primitives, and common parameters and shared parameters can be displayed in tag tags.
➤ The tags in the view can also be batch rotated by , and the rotation is achieved through the "angle" parameter of the tag.
➤ Before, when selecting a parameter that marks multiple primitives, if the parameters of these primitives are different, no numerical values will be displayed. In the 2022 version, will be reported as mutable or specified custom strings when multiple primitives are selected and the parameter values are different. This operation is the same in the properties palette, schedule, and tags.
For example, the original window, one is 500 long and the other is 800 long. When marking the length, nothing will be displayed. Now you can pre-defined a field, such as "greater than or equal to 500" to mark two different values.
➤ 2022 version, you can mark the vertical of the curtain wall.
➤ size marks can automatically add prefix and suffix.
Before, I could only manually add prefixes and suffixes to each instance of dimension mark. Now I can add them to the type parameters. When placing dimension marks, select the type, and custom prefixes and suffixes will be automatically added, which will be very convenient when there are special drawing requirements.
➤ The new version allows the elevation point slope annotation to be placed directly on the slope primitive, making the drawing more standard.
➤ new version can create custom revision numbers, and different numbering sequences of can be applied to revisions in the project.
You can specify the minimum number of digits used for a sequence of numbers. For example, if the minimum digit is set to 3, the sequence will be 001, 002, 003, 004, and so on. You can also use the Pass Project Standard to pass a custom numbered sequence from one project to another.
Reinforcement function
➤ New editing bar command can isolate the selected steel bar set or area steel bar system. You can select one or more steel bars, and then move, delete, etc. This can avoid collision between some steel bars and other steel bars or holes, while not breaking the logic of the steel bar system.
➤ In the "Reinforcement Bars" panel under the "Structure" tab, select the "Two Point Placement" command. You can specify two points to define the bounding box of the steel bar shape. You can place a single steel bar or a steel bar set. For straight section steel bars, you can specify the size and direction.
You can simply understand it as: the collection of steel bars can now be used similar to the wall family.
➤ Now, you can model the steel bars using the diameter of the actual steel bars to monitor actual collisions. It is more practical when creating components with a large number of large diameter steel bars.
System Analysis Load Report
Select "HVAC System Load and Dimension Adjustment" in the system analysis to generate a new review report for adjusting the load, humidity and other information of the mechanical system size. Well, reporting PPT can add one page.
New personnel flow analysis
011 new path analysis function is more concerned about. In the 2022 version, path analysis can analyze multiple routes, and also provides a new family of auxiliary route analysis.
The new "People Mobility Toolkit" is installed as part of the route analysis tool. Its functions include:
➤ Multiple Paths: Create multiple routes at the same time using the minimum distance between the points of the path.
➤ One-way indicator: In the model, you can place a group to indicate the direction of travel, and this family will compute according to the travel path.
➤ Character content: place family in the model, indicating the space occupation, and can also block the route of travel (protection fee is charged?)
➤ Space grid: Place a room-based grid coverage to display the space distance in the room.
Shared 2D view
In the past, it was possible to share the three-dimensional view of the model and collaborate for members who did not have Revit installed. Now through the "Shared View" function, you can share the two-dimensional view. Others can directly add comments and replies to the shared view, which will be very convenient for remote collaboration and discussions.
Of course, this function is based on the cloud. What? Can't you use it? Shh, don't silly.
Steel Structure Function Update
022 allows you to customize the connection rules of the steel structure connection type and structural input primitives based on the properties of the steel profile, the grade of steel, component end force and other parameters. You can combine the rules defined in the standard to create a steel structure connection library, or you can use Dynamo to create a stronger automatic placement script.
Friends who play with steel structure can study it.
Detail list function improves
➤ Split detailed list across drawings: When drawing, if the detailed list is very long and needs to be split. In the previous version, the split detailed list must put all segments on the same drawing. Now uses the "Split and Place" function of the detailed list, which can split the detailed list and specify different drawings for different segments.
➤ Now, the list function supports exporting to CSV format.
➤ new version can enable automatic coloring based on the distribution board configuration in the distribution board schedule template.
➤ The new detailed list can add "working set" parameters to be used for project management with multiple people.
➤ improves the family filtering function in the detailed list. When extracting the detailed list and material, it can be filtered by family and type parameters.
➤ Details Filter has added new filter conditions, which can filter parameter names, parameter types, etc., and filter parameters more quickly.
➤ details list and material extraction have been added to other system categories. When creating a multi-category details list, multiple categories and subcategories will be provided for you to choose from.
Enhanced plane/reference plane import function
Imported 3DM and SAT files, if the original figure contains reference planes, can now be imported into Revit, dimensioning, capturing and aligning the imported faces and reference planes, which can help you locate the imported three-dimensional figures.
grid function of 3D view
In the "Graphics" function under the "3D View Properties" panel, find the "Edit" button next to " Display grid ". You can select "Show grid", and you can display and modify the model grid in the 3D view.
PRCh function enhancement
Put some people and plant trees in Revit, and you can use the PRC function.
022 version enhances PRC function, adds 28 new characters, vehicles and furniture, improves the realistic effect in three-dimensional real view, simplified representation in non-rendered view to enhance performance, cars can control parameters to change colors, and furniture categories support rendered appearance characteristics.
What? Do you use Lumion? Shh, don't silly.
new model category
has added eight new model categories. All new categories can be cut and marked in the view. The new categories include: Food cooking equipment, medical equipment, fire protection systems, vertical circulation, audio-visual equipment, logos, hard structures, temporary structures.
It is worth noting that the family can be created using infrastructure categories, including Roads, abutments, bearings, piers, bridge trays, bridge cables, bridge decks, telescopic joints, etc., which means that Revit is finally going to make efforts in the infrastructure field?
derivative design
derivative design is also a feature that has been updated in the 2021 version, and it is worth talking about it.
Simply put, derivative design is a new design method for human-computer interaction. In the past, the design plan was drawn in the human brain through a computer, which was equivalent to knowing that you want to calculate "19+52 equals" and find a calculator;
The new design method is that designers define design parameters, computers generate alternatives, evaluate these based on pre-set quantifiable goals, and continuously optimize the results based on the original goals of the design. It is equivalent to you want to get "71", but don't know how to get it. The computer will help you give you some solutions and continuously optimize them to get "19+52".
derivative design requires a set of algorithms to implement, and this function integrated by Revit allows you to easily enter design standards without using Dynamo. These tools also automatically perform derivative design analysis in an iterative manner. After the
021 version, all minor improvements to derivative design were integrated into 2022. The specific location is in the " Derivative Design " panel on the "Management" tab.
As an example, the Chinese restaurant layout in the picture below provides 98 seats for tables of various sizes and a bar area. Many tables in the existing layout are too close to each other and are uncomfortable. Derivative designs can be used to rearrange the restaurant to meet standards.
Use a step-by-step raster object placement scheme to help place the most tables while maximizing space between sit customers.
uses a nested family composed of tables, chairs and dotted lines to indicate physical distance requirements. Select a variable to determine the distance between the object (table) on the X-axis and the Y-axis.
derivative design will adjust the origin of the grid for the placement of multiple spacing iterative layouts on the X-axis and Y-axis. Different grid spacing values and origins can lead to alternative arrangements and different table counts.
Use the " browsing results " dialog box to check alternative plans, evaluate whether they meet the requirements, and finally choose the best plan. After completing the layout of
, you can also use the " travel path " tool mentioned above to analyze the traffic flow in the space.
In custom analysis, you can associate the analysis values, save the current input settings as the default values for other analysis, or change the variable input to a constant-lit value.
The new version of " Input" section is now divided into " variable " and " constant " sections, which can clearly determine which values will change and which values will remain unchanged. In the figure below, the bold vertical line represents the output value, the solid line represents the variable, and the dashed line represents the constant.
New improvements also allow users to use Dynamo to create more complex analysis models. The new derivative design tool will be displayed in the panel on the right side of Dynamo. Click the " Analysis Model " tab to create or update the analysis model.
In short, derivative design is a new way of playing based on human-computer interaction, which is equivalent to an additional design assistant, which is worth exploring. For reasons of the length, I will end here today. I will have the opportunity to talk to you about the application of this design method later.
other small updates
There are some functions that are not very updated, so I won’t expand them one by one to explain them. Here, let’s see if there is anything you need:
➤ The detailed index view can be selected to be retained when deleting the parent view.
➤ The system will remember to modify tool options between Revit's tasks, such as mirroring and copying, alignment and multiple alignment, array marshalling and constraints, etc.
➤ You can specify different shapes for free-form reinforcement.
➤ Every time you place a steel bar, you will remember the placement direction, placement surface, steel bar shape and other settings.
➤ In the two-dimensional view, the visual performance of steel bars has been improved.
➤ "Loading Autodesk Family" has added navigation elements, including "Search Surface", "Back", "Forward" and "Home" buttons to help you quickly browse content.
➤ 67 Dynamo nodes have been added.
➤ Use room or space for system analysis, and add a new workflow exported to gbXML.
➤ Comments in the nested family will be displayed in the project's floor plan after they are loaded into the project.
➤ MEP prefabrication improvements, support branch offset, alignment and device mapping, and new functions such as endpoint connector automatic filling.
➤ View filter enhancement, multiple filters can be selected at once, and batch replaces all selected filters.
➤ In the past version, when exporting large-scale drawings, smaller primitives would be lost. Now this situation has been fixed
OK. The above is the Revit 2022 version update function that we have organized for you. The new version can be downloaded on the Autodesk official website.
Which version are you using? Interested in trying new features? Welcome to leave a message to tell us.
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