Autodesk 2009 Revit Software Supports 64-Bit OS
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RAFAEL, CA, Sep 30, 2008 - Autodesk, Inc.,
(NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that versions of its Revit software
applications for Building Information Modeling (BIM) specifically designed
for personal computers using Windows 64-bit operating systems are now
available. This marks the company's first venture into 64-bit BIM
applications and applies to Revit Architecture 2009, Revit Structure 2009
and Revit MEP 2009.
The 64-bit versions are now available to existing Revit platform software
subscribers. Customer beta testers reported that the new software
applications offer significantly improved performance and stability for
memory intensive tasks such as rendering, printing, model upgrading and file
importing and exporting. Some examples of their experience include:
"In every single test I threw at the Revit Structure for the 64-bit
system it beat the 32-bit system," said Ken Murphy, BIM manager, Thornton
Tomasetti. "On average, we observed approximately a 20 percent performance
gain on operations such as saving files and exporting models to other
formats for outside consultants. And when it comes to rendering images of
large project models, such as an American football stadium with thousands of
members, we saw up to a 50 percent performance improvement over the 32-bit
platform."
"With 64-bit Revit Architecture we can completely load a very large
project into a session and work on it at one time; and that is something
that represents a significant efficiency improvement over the 32-bit
environment," said Lonnie Cumpton, Revit task force manager for the
Friedmutter Group. "For example, we have a large project that consists of
2.9 gigabytes of Revit data contained in 22 individual files. With 64-bit
Revit Architecture we can link all the pieces together into one big model
and cut an entire building section to gain an understanding from a section
elevation standpoint of the entire project at one time. Using 32-bit Revit
Architecture we'd have to cut individual pieces of sections in each model
and then piece them back together. It took us a day to do that. Now we can
do it in less than an hour."
"We've been beta testing the 64-bit Revit Structure software and the
increases in efficiency and productivity are impressive," said Jamie
Richardson, Associate & CAD manager, Ericksen Roed & Associates. "Cutting
sections and switching between views is much faster. Moving within the views
and rotating the model in a 3D view is also noticeably faster and smoother.
With what we have seen in our beta testing, and what we're hearing from
users testing the beta on their current projects, we see no reason not to go
to the 64-bit version of Revit Structure."
Availability
The English language versions of new 64-bit Revit software applications
are available now to existing Revit Architecture 2009, Revit Structure 2009
and Revit MEP 2009 subscribers via the online Subscription Center. The
64-bit software will release in other languages at a later date.
"We're very excited to hear our beta testers report stunning performance
gains with the native 64-bit versions of the Revit software applications,"
said Jay Bhatt, senior vice president, Autodesk AEC Solutions. "Breaking the
four gigabytes RAM barrier is an important milestone, which helps our
customers experience the power of BIM in even their largest projects."
About BIM
BIM is an integrated process built on coordinated, reliable information
about a project from design through construction and into operations. By
adopting BIM, architects, engineers, contractors and owners can easily
create coordinated digital design information and documentation; use that
information to more accurately visualize, simulate and analyze performance,
appearance and cost; and reliably deliver the project faster, more
economically and with reduced environmental impact.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has
developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping
solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.
Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate
and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time
and money, enhance quality and foster innovation.
For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com.
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