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I saw some documents to compare between Revit and AC.
I study Revit from own website.
It is just copy from AC!!

I used to work with AC (and very satisfied, and like many friends from AC-forum).
As AC-user I hope, AC must be better than Revit for Architects.

I have not used Revit, but just seen from Website.
The web-site from Revit is so nice, that I must believe, Revit should be better than AC.

I like to know your opinions and also opinions from GS.

Thanks
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jocontreras wrote:
A sugestion for graphisoft: Buy & distribute on release 11 Door & window builder & archistair from cadimage & Cigraph.
These are the two add-ons that our firm has determined are necessary for AC to function as a "complete package" -- all the others are icing on the cake...
MacBook Pro Apple M2 Max, 96 GB of RAM
AC27 US (5003) on Mac OS Ventura 13.6.2
Started on AC4.0 in 91/92/93; full-time user since AC8.1 in 2004
Rakela Raul
Participant
i would say that archiforma and now revision manager are also required
MACBKPro /32GiG / 240SSD
AC V6 to V18 - RVT V11 to V16
TomWaltz
Participant
i would say that archiforma and now revision manager are also required
Door & window builder & archistair from cadimage & Cigraph.
These are the two add-ons that our firm has determined are necessary for AC to function as a "complete package" -- all the others are icing on the cake....
I have to disagree, I've lived long and prosper without using any of the above (though I am looking at Revision Manager a little).

The only purchased add-on I've consistantly used is the Smart Part Doors & Windows, just because I found them simpler and better behaved than the GS ones, but with AC10 I've even changed that stance...
Tom Waltz
TomWaltz wrote:
I have to disagree, I've lived long and prosper without using any of the above (though I am looking at Revision Manager a little).
You're also a GDL Guru and full-time BIM Manager, which helps considerably.
MacBook Pro Apple M2 Max, 96 GB of RAM
AC27 US (5003) on Mac OS Ventura 13.6.2
Started on AC4.0 in 91/92/93; full-time user since AC8.1 in 2004
Rakela Raul
Participant
im pretty sure that peter devlin doesnt need these either..but
but for the ordinary like me: archiforma is a must at least
MACBKPro /32GiG / 240SSD
AC V6 to V18 - RVT V11 to V16
TomWaltz
Participant
Rakela wrote:
im pretty sure that peter devlin doesnt need these either..but
but for the ordinary like me: archiforma is a must at least
I've always wondered: Where in the process is ArchiForma useful? It seems like a neat product but I could never figure out where in the design process or the project lifecycle it really fit in.
Tom Waltz
TomWaltz
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Laura wrote:
TomWaltz wrote:
I have to disagree, I've lived long and prosper without using any of the above (though I am looking at Revision Manager a little).
You're also a GDL Guru and full-time BIM Manager, which helps considerably.
I hate buying 30+ copies of add-ons then installing and authorizing them individually.... that helps even more.

At least D&WB is an object kit that's really easy to install.
Tom Waltz
TomWaltz wrote:
I hate buying 30+ copies of add-ons then installing and authorizing them individually.... that helps even more.

At least D&WB is an object kit that's really easy to install.
No kidding -- we're currently at 30 seats, and I hope to keep the add-ons to a minimum. My GDL is getting there, but it'll be a while before I'm up to your speed...
MacBook Pro Apple M2 Max, 96 GB of RAM
AC27 US (5003) on Mac OS Ventura 13.6.2
Started on AC4.0 in 91/92/93; full-time user since AC8.1 in 2004
Rakela Raul
Participant
Where in the process is ArchiForma useful?
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and again..this is just me:

for example i had situation whe i had a curved wall with arched windows and TRIMS,
trims required to have a double curve...(curve wall plus the wdw arch) ...
and with archiforma was relatively / decently easier.....of course with the help of Dan D and Peter D
MACBKPro /32GiG / 240SSD
AC V6 to V18 - RVT V11 to V16
TomWaltz
Participant
Rakela wrote:
Where in the process is ArchiForma useful?
\
and again..this is just me:

for example i had situation whe i had a curved wall with arched windows and TRIMS,
trims required to have a double curve...(curve wall plus the wdw arch) ...
and with archiforma was relatively / decently easier.....of course with the help of Dan D and Peter D
Once that object is made is it parametic? Or is it just that ArchiForma lets you make something more complicated that the basic Archicad tools could not?
Tom Waltz