Revit 2015 - Whats New
Well, its out of the bag now folks, Here is the new feature list for Revit 2015
Major Improvements -
All Platforms:
Sketchy lines - Ability to create sketchy alteration to 2D and 3D views
Family parameter order adjustments - reorder/control parameter position
Schedules/material takeoffs - Access to Additional parameters and Grand Total customization
Revision improvements - Delete Revisions and more sketching options
View references - Reassign view reference to different view after placement
Pinned element enhancements - Harder to delete pinned elements
Images in schedules - Instance and Type Image parameters can be used in schedules
Shared parameters in view titles - We can add our own parameters to view titles
Tag improvements - Leader behavior mimics text leaders
Views on sheets - Double click to Deactivate View (compliments 2014's Activate View)
Duplicate views - New naming of duplicate views
Family Browser - New Dockable Pallet
Tag Leader Elbow - Now it moves the way it should like Annotation Leaders
Trim / Extend - You can now use a cross selection window to trim or extend multiple objects
Structural Platform:
Reinforcements for parts - Parts can host rebar
Enhanced multi-rebar annotation - Grouping, sorting and updating of annotations
Structural Disallow Join - Disallow/allow Joins framing and Braces
MEP Platform:
Calculation methods for pressure drop - Haaland or Colebrook Equations, custom equations
Tapped duct and pipe tags - Tag airflow along ducts
Minor Improvements -
All Platforms:
IFC imports - Better visual fidelity and performance and Options dialog revisions
Anti-aliasing improvements (related to Sketchy Lines)
Manage links dialog - Add links from Manage Links
Assembly code settings - 2010 Classification file provided or use our own
Building element analysis - Improved surface analysis and calculations (Subscription Only)
IFC linking - Import IFC on Insert ribbon, IFC tab in Manage Links, no RFA process
Structural Platform:
Presentation rebar sets - Create sets to document rebar conditions better
Reinforcement numbering - new numbering options
Single fabric sheet placement - easy to place one sheet
Shape Handles and Snapping - Improvements
Setback for Structural Members - Improved adjustment
Structural + MEP Platform:
Enhanced hidden lines - View setting to govern hidden line display
Additional Improvements -
All Platforms:
Ray trace usability improvements - faster, better quality and smoother
Keynoting settings - Keynote settings access easier, more obvious
Trim - Use selection box to trim extend multiple elements
Tool tips for family parameters - Create our own tool tips for parameters (max 250 char.)
Assembly code setting - Use alternate assembly code files
Tags can include new Elevation at Top Parameter (for Foundations)
Structural Platform:
Enhanced analytical model - Local Coordinate System, Loads and analytical links
Location Line Visibility - New Graphics
Graphical Justification - New control
Structural section properties - Catalog for profiles allows for easier analysis
MEP Platform:
Electrical API enhancements - Create wires, add/modify wire properties and remove vertices
US AWWA content - New Waste Water project content
Japan Localised electrical content
Doesn't even come close to what the AUGI Wish list has as a top 10...?!?!?!?
Do they even look at it?!?!?!?!?!
AUGI Hall of Fame as of today:
Since I work in an Architectural firm, I will only list those that apply below:
Architectural:
Better Text Editing Tools
Ability to Sort Schedules
Customizable Exterior vs Interior Elevation Tags
Repeat Last Command
Multiple Monitor Support - Peel Off Windows
Ability to Push Calculated Parameters to Shared Parameters File
Sheet Number Added to View Name if Placed on Sheet
Ability to Show Grids in 3D views like in Navis
When Objects are Grouped, they Remain on Assigned Workset
Referenced Views Can be sketched and not just Round or Rectangular
