Should I learn Revit?

[AMB4311]

I know a little about CAD, enough to get a job which I will try to look around for soon. I downloaded a trial of Revit Architecture 2008. I've been playing around and it seems pretty useful. I would say it's seems like its a bit choppy, but very useful. I am 15, so I have a long ways to go but I wondered if me being young that learning this software would be useful. I know that not too long ago doing anything on computers was crazy. Now doing this stuff on AutoCAD is normal. I know Revit isn't the standard but will this be the new thing years from now, when I might actually be looking for a real job? Is it worth it for me to learn this software. Once I get a job I will take the money and look into getting books on the software. I really like residential architecture and know a little from a class last year and I just picked up a book from my teacher and I'll be reading that soon about architecture.

The question is in the longrun would this be something worth learning? Do you think this will be a big thing years from now? Right now I'm trying to find where I want to go with all of the AutoDesk software.

[LElkins]

Look at it this way, how is it ever bad to learn anything?

Half the industry believes Revit is the future, the other half disagree. Either way, its popularity is growing, so I believe having Revit skills, as well as AutoCAD is a big bonus on a CV.

Cheers

[AMB4311]

CV? Sorry for the lack of knowledge.

True, once I get some money I will get books and learn quite a bit. I'm sure when I'm in college that I will be able to take some classes.

[LElkins]

Curriculum Vitae. Sorry, didn't see you are in the states, guess it is a Resume to you then.

Cheers

[AMB4311]

Curriculum Vitae. Sorry, didn't see you are in the states, guess it is a Resume to you then.

Cheers

Thanks for the clarification. :)

[JD Mather]

I downloaded a trial of Revit Architecture 2008.

Students can download Autodesk "next-generation" software for free from http://engineersrule.org You won't see vanilla AutoCAD there. Considering your age I would learn one of the new tools. Actually I would advise anyone in this career field to start learning the newer software. Your teacher probably won't be able to help you though.

[AMB4311]

Students can download Autodesk "next-generation" software for free from http://engineersrule.org You won't see vanilla AutoCAD there. Considering your age I would learn one of the new tools. Actually I would advise anyone in this career field to start learning the newer software. Your teacher probably won't be able to help you though.

Your the guy that showed me that in a previous topic and that's where I downloaded. Worked nice. I really like the architecture stuff so I think I will try and learn as much as I can.

[ajpower]

The firm I work for has been drafting on computer full time since 1986. So, for some it's nothing new. We've fooled around with the first few versions of Revit and have put out at least two schools with the platform. At the time we still did site plans and all details with our old software, not Revit. I have it on my computer but must confess I don't spend any time learning it. I did some of the tutorial exercises a couple years ago but thought it was a little cheap looking. We have many expensive licenses and in the end I'm sure I'll be using it. -Al

[Noahma]

I know a little about CAD, enough to get a job which I will try to look around for soon. I downloaded a trial of Revit Architecture 2008. I've been playing around and it seems pretty useful. I would say it's seems like its a bit choppy, but very useful. I am 15, so I have a long ways to go but I wondered if me being young that learning this software would be useful. I know that not too long ago doing anything on computers was crazy. Now doing this stuff on AutoCAD is normal. I know Revit isn't the standard but will this be the new thing years from now, when I might actually be looking for a real job? Is it worth it for me to learn this software. Once I get a job I will take the money and look into getting books on the software. I really like residential architecture and know a little from a class last year and I just picked up a book from my teacher and I'll be reading that soon about architecture.

The question is in the longrun would this be something worth learning? Do you think this will be a big thing years from now? Right now I'm trying to find where I want to go with all of the AutoDesk software.

It definatly wont hurt, and it will probably help to make you more marketable when you are out looking for a job in the field. I am looking forward to learning it, just so I have knowlege of this program.

[James]

yep learn it, its a great program :)

im still in the process of learning it, and the more i learn the more you realise how powerful it is.

[RFRUSSO]

...and the more i learn the more you realise how powerful it is.

I'm with you. I have now knocked out 2 preliminary design with Revit. I have found it to be sooo much easier the ADT or standard CAD for planning. I can't wait to see what I can do with it for developing a set of construction Documents. The office that I work in is looking at standardizing all 3 Revit packages in conjunction with Civil 3D. We are seeing that state projects are starting to require there final submittals in Revit and the Army Corp of Engineers seems to be developing quite the BIM section of there site. Those are 2 good indicators that Revit is going to be around for a good long while.