2008-05-19 12:58 PM
2008-05-19 02:07 PM
greenfin wrote:Interesting subject. I haven't used Revit. I would say do all the basic tutorials you can find, and try to get the knack on the workflow there. Of course there's a risk you might get bored and start jumping steps, since you're a seasoned CAD user.
any tips on how to un-revit my thinking?
2008-05-19 03:26 PM
2008-05-20 04:56 AM
David wrote:I doubt they'll be much happier on Archicad. Right now, we get to see two products with different development histories providing very similar user frustrations: A lot of workarounds to achieve the something resembling the promises the vendor makes in their marketing material.
I have a feeling that you are not alone (at least, will not be alone in the near future). I am directly hearing a growing dissatisfaction with Revit users who are struggling to make the switch to "BIM".
2008-05-20 10:24 AM
greenfin wrote:Can we get back to the subject of this thread, please? greenfin asked for practical advice, not general views on why or why not?
... any tips on how to un-revit my thinking?
2008-05-20 11:11 AM
2008-05-20 11:44 AM
2008-05-20 04:26 PM
Thomas wrote:Thanks Thomas. Speaking as an occasional (some might say incorrigible) thread hijacker, this is an especially juicy topic to hijack. Everyone has an opinion.
Can we get back to the subject of this thread, please? greenfin asked for practical advice, not general views on why or why not?
2008-05-20 05:36 PM
Chazz wrote:I'd like to add that a day or two of hands-on training by a professional Archicad trainer is probably worth it's cost several times over. YOu know the small time-savers "do it in this order" etc.
The very best aid to learning ArchiCAD is not the tutorial or the DVD (though both can be helpful). In fact, the best learning aid for ArchiCAD also happens to be the best for Revit. The best learning aid is...... a deadline.
2008-05-20 07:22 PM
Thomas wrote:When I train, I request that users have a real project to work on (again with a real deadline) and that they have begun some work on it. The best approach in my experience seems to be 4 hour session (max) with the student banging his head on the project solo for the rest of the day. I suggest that they keep a clipboard with them to log questions. Doing that a few times per week is an effective regime, IMHO.
I'd like to add that a day or two of hands-on training by a professional Archicad trainer is probably worth it's cost several times over. You know the small time-savers "do it in this order" etc..