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Top FeaturesAutodesk® Revit ® Structure® 2011 SoftwareAutodesk Revit Structure 2011 Software

Slanted columns

Enhanced Design FeaturesFit and Finish

User interface

Improved ProductivityEase of Use

Model review

Extended CapabilitiesDesign Extensibility

Slanted columnsBeam systems and trussesConcrete clean-upConcrete reinforcement

Large team workflow Performance improvementsModeling enhancementsD t ti i t

Steel frame generatorWall framing improvementsBridge modelingR i f t i tAnalytical model

Connection symbols

Documentation improvementsAutodesk® Revit® API improvements

Reinforcement improvementsIntegration improvements

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Enhanced DesignEnhanced Design Features

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Slanted Column Enhancements

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Plan view placementColumn end geometry position

t l h tt h d t bcontrol when attached to a beamCut column tangent to an attached structural floor

Justification Adjustments

Unattached column end-cut appearanceBeam join elevation on resized columns

More control and easier placement of slanted columns

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of slanted columns


Beam System Enhancements

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yRemove beam system while retaining beam elementsS if b di ti fSpecify beam direction for an independent sketch lineSpecify beam direction with Beam Direction Justificationsp ywalls and beams

Beam Direction Justifications

More flexibility to create and modify beam systems

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beam systems

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Truss EnhancementsBefore After

Remove the truss family while retaining beam elementse e e tsSketch chords on attached trussesBottom chord attaching to floors and slabs

More flexibility when placing and modifying trusses

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modifying trusses

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Concrete Join/Cleanup E h t


EnhancementsComplex beam profilesColumn joinsColumn joinsWall joinsCurved beamsCurved beams

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Wall

Beam

Display more accurate representation at concrete joins

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at concrete joins


Reinforcement Enhancements


3D shape spiralSlab edge reinforcementConfiguring rebar setsAdditional hook bend radius for rebarrebarConcrete host cover reference visibilityMajor spacing of area reinforcement in tags

More rebar options when modeling and documenting concrete reinforcement

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documenting concrete reinforcement

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Analytical Model Enhancements


Horizontal projections:From the center of a wall coreFrom columns and beamsFrom columns and beams

Vertical projections:Auto-detect behavior of columnsFrom beams

Manual analytical adjustment of lcolumns

Rigid links in beams

More flexibility for automated and manual analytical model adjustments

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Connection Symbol Enhancements


Additional connection symbol familiesLoad and manage connection symbol families within the structural settingsfamilies within the structural settings dialog box

Ability to display several new symbolic connection types for documentation

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connection types for documentation

ImprovedImproved Productivity

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User Interface ImprovementsProperties paletteProperties paletteQuick Access Toolbar customizationStatus bar toolsStatus bar toolsModify tab/contextual switchingRepeat last commandpResizable dialog boxes

Easier access to tools and commands

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and commands

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Large-Team Workflow Linked ModelsWorksets control


Worksets controlView filtersTag elementsTag elements

Performance EnhancementsPerformance EnhancementsApplication startupModel openSync with central fileLinked filesUser interface reaction time

Improved large-team workflows and software performance

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Modeling EnhancementsObj t l tiObject selectionTemporary dimensions3D alignment3D alignmentBeam placement using 3D CAD geometryControl beam length toleranceSplit walls with gapSpan direction for metal deck floors

Improvements to help makeeveryday task easier

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everyday task easier


Documentation EnhancementsCustom elevation tagCustom elevation tagDrawing list improvementSheet layout gridSheet layout grid“A” and “W” user-defined parameters available in schedule fieldConvert between line types: model, detail, symbolicInsulation toolInsulation toolConditional formatting to schedules

More productivity tools for construction documentation

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Text ImprovementsCreate bullets and numberingCreate bullets and numberingDisplay box around textText formatting shortcutsText formatting shortcutsFind and replace in notes

Leader ImprovementsEnhanced leader attachmentAbility to adjust leader end distance

More choices available when placing your text and leaders

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Improved ProductivityAutodesk Revit Structure 2011

Autodesk Revit APIDynamic Model Update:


Dynamic Model Update:Element Add/Change/Delete notificationsProgrammatic editing in responseProgrammatic editing in response to Revit model changes

Analysis visualization frameworkframeworkAdvanced selection and element filteringNew user-interface toolsCustom error handling

Additions in the Autodesk Revit API bring higher integration

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API bring higher integration

ExtendedExtended Capabilities

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Extended CapabilitiesAutodesk Revit Structure 2011

Frame Generator Extension


Frame Generator ExtensionGenerate structural elementsGeometric frame parameterspVarious graphical modes

Quicker and easier creation of simple 3D framing models

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simple 3D framing models


Wood Wall Framing Extension


T and L connectionsStud spacing and blockingWindow sill and header configurationsMultiselection optionMultiselection optionMore flexibility when placing stud locations

Quicker and more accurate modeling of wall framing structures

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Bridge ExtensionsRoads and terrain definition


Roads and terrain definitionIntegration with AutoCAD® Civil 3D®

softwareBridge definition creationDocument generation Customization of bridge families

Create more accurate and efficient 3D bridge models

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efficient 3D bridge models

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Reinforcement Extension ImprovementsDefine and generate prefabricated elementsCompare required reinforcement and user-defined reinforcementuser defined reinforcementGenerate rebars based on shape codes

Better efficiency when designing reinforcement using Revit® Extensions

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Interferences of Reinforcing BarsDisplay collisions in tabular and graphical formHighlight rebar collisions found withinHighlight rebar collisions found within the modelView and print results in HTML formatExport to Microsoft® Excel® or Microsoft® Word

Help reduce costly on-site redesign and rework issues due to improper placement of rebar locations

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placement of rebar locations


Reinforcement Drawings Extension Update


UpdateAutodesk® Robot™ Structural Analysis software elements imported from a Autodesk

S f C ®Revit Structure file now appear in AutoCAD®

Structural Detailing software Rebar defined by user exposed in AutoCADRebar defined by user exposed in AutoCAD Structural Detailing

Reinforcement Design Extension UpdateReinforcement Design Extension UpdateRebar mapping functionality User-defined rebar now recognized in Robot gStructural Analysis

Interoperability improvements for creating 2D drawings and analysis design

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2D drawings and analysis design


Improved link with Robot


Improved link with Robot Structural Analysis

Steel connection transferTransfer of required reinforcementImproved content mappingImproved content mappingTransfer of plan views as background images

Enhanced BIM workflow with Autodesk Revit Structure

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Load Takedown and Steel


Load Takedown and Steel Composite Design Extensions

Included in the Revit Extension packageNo longer need a valid Robot Structural Analysis licenseSt uctu a a ys s ce se

Tools to better drive engineers from BIM to analysis

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from BIM to analysis


Model Review


Audit building informationEvaluate adherence to standardsstandardsHelp maintain model consistency

Autodesk® Revit® DB LinkImport/export model informationImport/export model informationMaintain relationshipsUpdate graphic/nongraphic information

Save more time auditing building information models, and better link models to external databases

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and better link models to external databases


Shared Parameters ConverterShared Parameters Converter Extension

Change family parameters to Revit shared parametersAdd or replace shared parameters to Revit families fileto Revit families file

Ability to change family parameters to shared parameters

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to shared parameters


Enhanced design featuresEnhanced design featuresImproved productivityExtended capabilitiesExtended capabilities

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