AutoCAD VS Revit - Why is everyone turning to Revit?

[@interiorsretailfacts]

I use AutoCAD for 2D drafting. Fantastic for floor plans and creating simple objects. Revit is really the next step up. LOVE Revit as you have all the floor plans, views and 3D views all in one property panel. 2 amazing software from Autodesk.

[@NathanEllery]

Like Autocad Architecture. Hahaha.

[@manny3549]

AutoCAD is a knife REVIT a Swiss army knife, not a silly potato peeler

[@michellenatali_]

Today is my day one learning Revit! Thank you for your videos

[@MlleVB]

Who's it go?

[@oloshaj9349]

I'm just getting into studying all this so, thanks for the information.!

[@hylofthacker]

They're both good software. I used Revit professionally for about 5 years and then I switched jobs and used AutoCAD professionally for about 5 years. Both are good depending on what you need. If you want a simple design then AutoCAD is better if you have a big elaborate design Revit is better. AutoCAD is easier to use since at the end of the day it is just lines but if you want to export data, generate takeoffs, and coordinate complex designs Revit is better. AutoCAD is quicker for simple designs although at the end of the day Revit is likely quicker on complex designs.

[@lisajones6496]

Shouldnt you learn both for example if you applied for a job at a company and they only use AutoCAD

[@SuperJamalShah]

Your remarks made my understanding easier in distinction b/w two softwares. 😊

[@DrawingTechnical]

Great video. I am mostly familiar with Revit, I can use it fluently. I know bits of Autocad like modelling gears and stuff, I am looking into using it architecturally. It sounds to me that for architecture specifically, AutoCAD to Revit is like Microsoft Paint is to AutoCAD. Doing everything manually in AutoCAD sounds like a chore, but I guess it can help you to remember and understand your own drawings better, build a better relationship with your own projects.

[@wvanelderen]

For all size new projects I use Revit. For modifying existing buildings with existing dwg's I use Autocad if the drawings are accurate enough, else I start over with Revit. That said, if I need information for Facility Management I like making a basic Revit model of the building.

[@Trusty_Steed]

Lol saw 5 solidworks ads on this video, well played Dassault... well played

[@mayh.9276]

Revit is the best! once you start you will never want to go back... I use both at work

[@yousyous1422]

Yeah but its getting boring somethimes

[@Anon221BC]

What is your profession and how long did it take you to learn Revit?

[@lalramnghinglovaramteachaw3644]

Thats right u wount go back 😂literally atleast

[@ThrottleJunkie31415]

Great video! Thank you!

[@smuniruddins]

Awesome information about both... And you are not right or wrong... You are in center and very easily explain both sides. God bless you.

[@alex123-77]

Thank you so much for this useful video. Can you do one time a video about Revit vs. AutoCad Architecture? Thank you so much.

[@FelipeSantos-sw4kk]

As a professional Autocad user you're absolutelly correct. Autocad is a hell of a tool and delivers mayhen in terms of project, but isn't as fast and specific as Revit. In 2014 I started working with Autocad, in 2018 I begun using Revit seldon, but thia year I full moved to revit. You know why? Sanitary and electrical instalations made easy. In a tenth of the time you make both projects. Peace up, you're the best.

[@contactbiketours4738]

Being REVIT absolutely amazing, I much prefer Autocad for designing the terracing and retention walls in large projects, that is kind of engineerig more than architecture. AutoCad (in 3d) provides and efficient and extremely fast way to analize and change the tilt of any given surface. Plus, Autocad works hand in hand with CIVIL so our 3d modeling can be solved and also calculated in terms of volumes of soil movement. Dont get me wrong: I´m a revit fan and also a cook. A good knife works for almost anything. When it comes for architecture design though, REVIT is much easier and more fun to play with.

[@rmdrafting]

i have used Autocad for 15 years and I started Revit a few years ago, and I hate Autocad now.

[@aminebencheneb2185]

Can we use just Revit in modeling of project without AutoCad assistance ? Coz they always told me that we always should start the project with autocad and finish it with Revit

[@tonyk4321]

same here with me

[@karlcorrz]

@@aminebencheneb2185 You can draft floor plans much easier in revit than autocad. But you still can do a dwg file first then base it off for revit

[@marksmith6259]

@@aminebencheneb2185 Don't think that is correct, actually a lot better to just use Revit, I sit on the other side of this, my P&ID Documents are done in Autocad and now started using Revit for everything else.

[@SaadFakhoury]

Your journey in using both Revit and AutoCAD is typical to mine Now not just I hate AutoCAD, I see it compared to Revit a stupid program that has taken many of my time This time I would have benefited of it if the Revit was available earlier 10-04-202o

[@sabalalazzawi9429]

I was looking for an answer and found it in your video ... thank you 😊

[@pardeapsambi9465]

You make it very clear the difference between AutoCAD and Revit. I think Revit is more useful for architectural work. Whereas AutoCAD is useful for any field of design.

[@jeffma7507]

I’ve grown up with autocad since highschool, it’s easy to understand and very command ordinated (which I prefer, Instead of having to find everything in the menu bar). Although I like the 3D aspect of revit, my computer simply cannot support such a high end program and it takes a long time to understand all the functions.

[@numanh8391]

I feel u

[@karlcorrz]

I learned Revit on my i3 HD4000 graphics potato laptop back when I was still a student. Now Im on a PC and working for an International firm. Its an amazing software and I have never went back to autocad No excuses really if youre willing to learn & try

[@NathanEllery]

Current autocad gives you autocad architecture which gives you lots of 3D arch objects and tools all within the familiar environment. I've created alias for many common AEC tools because I too prefer the the command line but I do use the ribbon on occassion. Best thing I found from having your own command list is when Autodesk updates their program and shuffles everything around I don't care. My command lists are still the same.

[@andreluizreichertrazorcomp7244]

Actually many people dont know you can automate sheets and data in AutoCAD using fields in tables and relating them to an object dimentions or other data.

[@MiguelHorth]

thank you for the very clear explanations! Found the video useful.

[@ellesmith5000]

Thank you so much for this video I have been so stressed out on which software to focus on….. from the way you explained the difference in the two, Revit seems like the best software for me

[@1Jelly1bean1]

Great video!

[@abdurrawoof554]

Beautifully presented easily with real life analogy for even unknown.

[@dandandan18]

I think everyone should try AutoCAD Architecture, too. It has tools for drawing walls and all sorts of components much more efficiently. Unlike in the vanilla version of AutoCAD where you manually draw the lines for the walls, AutoCAD Architecture allows you to input dimensions and even color code them by material, and adjust the dimensions easily. It's just much more intuitive!

[@JuanGuzman-kn3lt]

Interesting video. After I finished my AutoCAD introductory course with a focus in fire protection I decided to continue my learning in computerized design, since my school also offers Revit courses I wanted to know more about these two software and here I am, doing my homework about which software would fit best my professional goals and the industry's demand. Thanks and cheers from Toronto.

[@shogunfox7141]

Maybe I'm slow and don't use much Revit but Revit do not give me the desire flexibility of pipe designing in short timeframe, especially for underground plumbing's sloped pipes. I need to have it ready before the field guys begin digging and installing. I get constant error messages when trying to put in the simple fitting and sometimes it screwed up the slope consistency throughout the whole system. And then you also have the Owner who make changes like relocating the restroom fixtures/etc, I can easily modify the necessary changes and resend to our field guys shortly thereafter thru CAD. In metaphor, I can ask Autocad/MEP Fabrication to fetch me a hot coffee, no problem, but with Revit, it's "how hot you want it?, caf or decaf?, Sugar?, Cream?, okay, oh wait, the pot is empty!"

[@299meena]

I hated revit when I first started, it was so difficult to navigate and troubleshoot but now that I have a decent amount of experience I think it's pretty nice :)

[@rmbh]

I am learning about these new tools at age 67 and find your videos amazing .

[@xavitheta5190]

Experts using Auto Cad... it's like saying you are an Expert Archer in an army full of Rifles.

[@erikmubangi9067]

Exemplory analogy... 👌

[@kalkal4977]

Good 😂😂😂

[@milad18hyedari]

Brother thank youuu big time Basically deciding on a program to self study and start design

[@seikomatsuki]

Revit takes a long time to master My school: alright you guys got a few months before you take a certification test

[@anonymousperson4363]

@SNES Nes Yep, I have learned more with the world wide web than I did in school.

[@poloo92]

Very insightfull thanks, nice comparaison 👍

[@adamjoseph9380]

I love REVIT! AutoCAD is a monster!

[@kj-uv7zr]

I use mostly revit at work now. I usually only use acad to import dwgs from non revit users. I would consider revit to be more of a Swiss army knife than a potato peeler, but I still lol'd at the comparison. Great vids, BA. Keep it up!

[@skins6007]

I’ve been wanting to start Revit, for some time after 10 years with AutoCad . Thank you for your explanation, I’ll be making the switch soon. Do you have any tutorials for beginners? Thank you for your video 👍

[@mdimasardiansyah8827]

sangat bermanfaat dan mudah dipahami kosakatanya, saya sangat bertertima kasih kepada balkan architect , tengkyu 🙌🙌

[@valentinvassilev3664]

Thanks balkan guy.

[@davidmussaw5068]

AutoCAD is a general 2D CAD software with 3d capabilities .....Revit is specially used for building design and all the tools needed to create a building AutoCAD is not. I use Autocad for graphic design and residential architecture plan creation, it works fine for that. I have used a taugh and AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, 3d studio Max (I started in 1987 autoCAD 2,3 on DOS)....you cannot really compare them to each other they each have there own specific applications,

[@tonyk4321]

I was using AutoCAD from the university times, I always hesitated to go for Revit mostly because studios I worked for were always just talking about going for Revit, then one day I made a move and I hate AutoCAD now!. Unfortunately, I found a job in another studio and they work only in AutoCAD, I think I am going to kill my brain, How fucking frustrating is it. It's like going milestones back in time. I feel like going in the fucking circle when working with AutoCAD, I am not a fucking robot.

[@chillbro2275]

wow wonderful explanation. I am super new to this.

[@melfaraj4633]

AutoCad Architecture in 3D works like Revit using intelligent 3D objects rather than just dumb lines, the latter seems to be the misconception many architects have about AutoCAD. I used AutoCAD architecture for many years in the past in its 3D capacity for my work before moving to Revit. Take the example of walls, windows, doors...etc AutoCAD Architecture comes with a full built in library of intelligent 3D walls, windows, doors..etc Such walls come with structural elements just like in Revit. These elements are editable just as in Revit!! 3D windows objects when inserted into the walls interact with each others. Upon initial insertion of a window in a wall you can go to make the windows wider, higher..etc using the grips on the windows or dimensions while the host wall shrinks or expands to accommodate the changes in the windows dimensions exactly like in Revit....

[@NathanEllery]

It''s been well said " the advantage of AA is autocad and the disadvantage of AA is autocad". Most people with AA simply defaulted to AC practise rather than spend time learning the extra tools in AA. For me, I achieved guru status and am happy with AA despite it's drawbacks, except for rendering and I am looking at Blender/Unreal for that.

[@karrenbeltran3144]

well said! 👍

[@alikhan81]

that is exactly why I always use a chisel to peel my potatos

[@chuckaltmix972]

Balkan, first of all, I love your videos. Thank you! They have proven to be very helpful. To answer your question. I have been a AutoCAD user for 28 years. I was using the DOS versions in the early days before Windows even existed. You are correct. I use AutoCAD Plant 3D and it is the "jack of all trades" when it comes to doing solid models and creating detailed 2D drawings. But the "intelligence" in REVIT objects and models are clearly the reason why it is the tool of choice for most architects today. I am just starting to learn REVIT. It is an entirely different animal and extremely complex compared to ACAD. Do you feel it is possible to learn REVIT on my own through tutorials like yours? If so, what are the top 5 steps to take to get the best overall understanding of how to learn the process of modeling in REVIT? My first project is to add Fire Alarm Elements, Fire Main Piping and Controls to existing REVIT building models. I am learning how to do it but I cannot seem to get the workflow down to a science.

[@georgechadis4713]

I’m transitioning to Revit

[@suhaybali8789]

Thanks for the video

[@ShahzamanShawon]

I've tried many softwares for different purpose as an architecture student & I'm relatively new in Revit. From my personal experience I've found Revit very very efficient with wide range of options & informations in single file. Also 2D & 3D workflow at the same time is hugely time saving & helps a lot in design. I have a lot more interest in Revit than ever. I sure am looking forward what more it has to offer to its users.

[@powergaming357]

Thanks for the Information i am using both ACAD and Revit

[@armansanchez241]

I'm an old school architect. I love freehand drawings and manual drafting. I learned autocad and i love it because it saves me time in editing and keeping files. I learned revit a few years back and i am amazed of what it can give to professionals like me. I'm not saying i am the best on all this but till today, i'm still using all this process in my practice and love them all. To include sketchup for some quick review and photoshop for presentation. Now i also started using twinmotion. This profession is awesome...cheers!!!

[@MrDwaynecasey]

Still learning, so im staying w using Autocad variant -> Draftsiight, The Knife. Great explanation. I can see now why Revit is so popular. Just Expensive even for SAAS model! If the investment makes sense I’ll consider. Still looking for alternatives.

[@willjones6179]

Revit seems to be ideal for simpler buildings whereas AutoCAD is easier at creating complex building types. Also, Revit isn't great at designing/creating existing buildings. The majority of the housing stock in the UK for example is old. It seems to be very difficult to create a property on Revit that fully matches the styles seen in the UK.

[@floydputnam1999]

All of the scheduling an paramedic advantages he attributes to Revit are also in ACAD Arch. Don't get me wrong I love Revit but saying ACAD can't do scheduling and calculations is an unfair comparison.

[@Uditha]

Till I saw this video I was a full time autocad user, with this I am installing revit in my PC to give it a run. thank you, and very much informative ... :D

[@nkyibe1299]

I have used autocad architecture for over a decade and only just started learning Revit. I find that it's almost the same with autocad architecture but Revit has a bit more things to it that makes it stand out.

[@MrRevit]

I work with people they use only AutoCAD. The favorite option for them in Revit is "Export to DWG" :D

[@josecamposeco8883]

EXCELLENT ANALYSIS

[@BEFreda]

For someone who only learned Revit in school, could you do a crash course for someone who has Revit skills, but needs to use AutoCAD for something (EG a lot of land survey companies still use AutoCAD).

[@mdfree0717]

Peace. Having learned AutoCAD 1st and then Solidworks, I actually prefer Solidworks. As a start-up, Solidworks is expensive. Their only trials restrict you from opening files you have already created in Solidworks, or downloading whatever you create in the cloud. I am debating if learning Revit is worth the time when I already know AutoCAD. Thank you for the vid.

[@Gates3Designs]

I've used AutoCAD most of my career up until 2017 and still use it sometimes now, but thank God for Revit. Revit for the win!

[@wahabipanambulan1279]

AutoCAD is better now for me because of its layout function which is developed to generate 2d sections while you are working in 3d modeling. It's quite easy in terms of concept design modeling. and easy on editing with realtime 2d view auto update generate.

[@brucenorton7157]

Balkan The comparison has to be made between Autocad Architecture version and Revit not revit vs 2D Autocad

[@JohnJames-xj7df]

Revit little advantages nowadays. Autocad has MEP toolset that makes it very smart. The only things that Revit has in addition is cooling and heating loads, and energy modeling. But these calculations are not trusted by the engineers and almost everybody uses separate dedicated software for load calcs and energy modeling.

[@lugzitho]

thank you!

[@Engrwaleed555]

AutoCAD is love.. But would like to try Revit in near future.

[@matstjean]

Revit = future = now

[@Ichibat]

AUTOCAD IS GENERALLY USE TOOL FOR BOTH MECHANICAL CIVIL ELECTRICAL AND SHIT REVIT IS PARAMETRIC STRUCTURAL MODELING ILOVE UR TUTORIAL VERY INFORMATIVE

[@amosbanda9657]

Nice data

[@sjsm8578]

Don't know why whenever you say Revit I hear 'Rabbit' 🤔

[@jeffma7507]

Same as him saying OW-TO CAD

[@РостиславШохин]

I look with subs, that translate it, and they too hear it like "Rabbit".

[@ajflink]

I had an extreme bad introduction to AutoCAD have it associated with a very negative period in my life where I was miserable at my job, which I was lied to about what it entailed so that I accept the position. Words of advise: If you want to work with computer data and/or anything scientific, avoid jobs where they mention AutoCAD. If AutoCAD is required to be used, it is actually an engineering job.

[@thandarwin5257]

Thank you Sir

[@carsonyoung33]

I'm currently only learning and using Auto-CAD... Do you see the industry and or industry professionals using Revit now >? As a student in the middle of studying to become a land surveyor and drafter, and am really wondering if studying Auto-CAD alone is a good choice..Yes, I also have other education but these tools seem MANDATORY to learn if I expect myself to succeed at work . In your opinion, should I learn both Auto-CAD and Revit to make myself more marketable and a better hire, or is it unnecessary? Id love to hear from 'Balkan Architect'' and anyone else who knows about this particular subject...Thank you for your advice in advance!!!

[@JuanGuzman-kn3lt]

Hi Carson! It's been a year since you wrote your comment, what did you end up doing? did you learn both software? From my perspective it seems to be that AutoCAD is a must but knowing Revit enhances the Resume.

[@ultramagneticsago6329]

Thanks! :)

[@adnanjamal2853]

Actually more intrested to know diffrence between 3d modeling software and bim software.

[@AldairGrant]

I use both, but I am slowly transitioning to revit. your tutorials are helping a lot with the transition

[@sumitbanerjee4930]

Good information

[@revittube9700]

Thanks for sharing. +1 for Revit - probably the most powerful and versatile Architectural design tool overall, especially when it comes to making yourself more valuable in the workplace, given it’s increasing popularity throughout the world and the fact that young Architects with Revit skills are increasingly in more demand.

[@p.imprint]

I use cad for blueprints and Revit for modeling

[@sujithpayyanur9624]

Hi, can you do a video on multiple user in a single project???? 😃

[@gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872]

Revit all the Way. I started out with Auro Cad but since I started learning Revit I stop using Auto Cad

[@romanvssvmromania]

In Romania a lot of structure engineers are using autocad and they don't seem to want anything else any time soon... which is just stupid because most of architects are using archicad or revit. The BIM workflow will become a nightmare if your architecture and installation offices are using BIM and the stupid structure engineers are using autocad.

[@lazarsimonovic4583]

Maybe because they prefer exact dimensions instead of "bubbles", "shells" and "funny sections" on which you can't apply dimensions...

[@passionatelina]

You should have made a sample demo video tho

[@lawnside82]

Autocad builds everything revit builds building and houses.

[@joecat4892]

a big thing though is also the employers out there... are they more likely to have revit licences or Acad, because they are quite expensive. In my previous CAD role we used Pro Engineer... the licence was very expensive.

[@djs3773]

I still use both mainly for conversion for other disciplines that don't know or use the revit program.

[@sunahamanagai9039]

Ok my two cents. Don't know yet if this analogy is correct but, Autocad is manual transmission and Revit is automatic. Manual is outdated but you get the satisfaction that you are in control of the car and doing the work. So if you're not careful you could F up, too. Whereas, Revit does most of the work for you, you don't have to think what's happening in the background, and you get the result you want, but you don't feel you did the work, so you don't get much satisfaction. How's that?? Put it another way, if you're designing in Autocad, you better know every nut and bolt of design and construction. Revit, you don't have to because it knows all that. But that makes you... dumb..? I mean, if a family that you need doesn't exist in Revit, now you have to go in and build it yourself! Which is starting from scratch kind of like Autocad, and you have to know what you're doing, and at that point, Autocad is faster. But of course, what you build in Autocad is dumb, but then, in building a Revit parametric family, you can add constraint up the wazoo until you don't know what's what anymore!

[@tyrellscarborough7489]

I honestly have been trying to use both, but I've just been defaulting back to Revit.

[@svilengamolov5145]

People do not know AutoCad family of software well. And the conclusions and influences of that video is not quite correct by this reason. There is a specific architectural clone of AutoCad which is Autodesk AutoCad Architecture software that beats everything if somebody know how to use it well. Just by my opinion.

[@naseeriqbalmughal9394]

quite helpfullll

[@samgalloway8196]

7:47 AHAHA

[@masterjack6224]

bruhhhhhh

[@johndoe-vm4ps]

Structural detailing wise Revit is 0 compared with other software ! The ergonomics of this software are abysmal ! Structure wise the program doesn't even have any feature , except some basic ones , and they rely on 3'rd party ad-dons ! Price : Revit + 3-5 ad-dons = 5$ + / year ! Great job Autodesk .

[@christiantapiwanashekunaka]

you should install sofistik detailing, a third party software compatible with revit. you will love the detailing.

[@junepogi4574]

AutoCAD user here and we are currently building a 13 f commercial bldg.. it's obvious that most people commenting here doesn't have the field experience and probably just sitting on their offices drawing on their revit software. when you know the requirements of drawings needed for implementation, drawings needed by your foremen, lead men, fabricators,etc. then you wouldn't be discrediting autocad. autocad and revit is not to be compared.

[@ebuyuto]

Yes, working with AutoCAD is a bit time consuming but simple. Working with Revit is complex location sensitive....

[@ralphsayah2453]

Been working on AutoCAD (2D and 3D) and 3ds Max for 5 years and today learned Revit so fast and went nuts on what this program can do... Your tutorials and videos are great. Full support.

[@Darhnie]

I use revit fully.. Both for 2d drafting and 3d modelling

[@jayd9203]

You don’t know what you’re talking about. You should be comparing AutoCAD Architecture and Revit. They are both BIM tools that are used in much the same ways to produce the same results. Revit has a few advantages like sheet layouts and revisions, but it’s a tool that gets in your way too much and don’t even get me started on keynotes. The truth of it is that Autodesk was running out of ideas to add useful new functionality to AutoCAD because it has most of the tools we need to get the job done, so they bought Revit, which should have been a great competitor of AutoCAD, and they marketed the crap out of it, and made everyone think they needed it. I hear so many users say “Revit Sucks!” and when you ask them why they use it, they say, “because it’s the new industry standard”. It is because Autodesk is a company full of marketing geniuses, not because it’s a great tool. The odd secret is that the tool we’ve been using for decades (AutoCAD Architecture) does everything Revit does, but better. 3D modeling in standard AutoCAD blows the doors off Revit and it’s taking Revit a very long time to catch up. I’ve always thought it was odd that the tool everyone calls BIM is literally the worst modeler on the planet. Most people who know what they’re doing like using Sketckup, Rino, 3DS Max or AutoCAD to model, because those are all tools that don’t get in your way.

[@fareed_tahir]

And my question is what is the difference between revit and sketch up? And which is better? Please make a video on this..

[@faresjawad3096]

U cant compare them , sketchup is 3d cad u can compare it with Autocad 3d or 3dsmsx , and revit , Archicad are B.I.M.

[@muhammadsamran5014]

I think, the one who want to start, should start with autocad and then go for revit. He willl find the difference.

[@dion_mh]

I'm a first year architecture student and have no experience whatsoever in autocad nor revit. Should I start learning revit from the beginning or should I start from autocad first before transitioning to revit?

[@pydzio]

I'd say Revit is a swiss army knife and autocad is a knife. It would make more sense.

[@bividesign]

What about autocad ARCHITECTURE vs Revit ?

[@joegotz1971]

I wish Autocad Architecture and Revit was more seamless, and not such a big learning curve to go from AA to Revit. Probably one of the biggest drawbacks when you are working full time using Autocad Architecture. I do not think either one is great because they are developed by programmers and not architects. BUT it beats drawing by hand any day all day long.

[@ersinferhat5565]

Autocad,Sketchup and Lumion.That’s enough for me.All of them are simple.

[@ersinferhat5565]

Btw revit is really complex.Most of people use revit for section and views options.