Revit 2018: New Features Highlight

By Justin Doughty

I have been working through the new features in Revit and I have to say that there are a lot this year that will make a difference to the way that you work. We have a playlist of videos on Cadline Community that will take you through the main ones; click on the link at the bottom of this article. However, I wanted to highlight the ones that I think are particularly useful or a long time coming. In particular, in my next article, I will talk more about the ability to link Navisworks models into a Revit project. This functionality effectively means that you are able to bring more than fifty different file formats into the model for co-ordination and referencing purposes.

Autodesk has now released Revit 2018. I thought I would highlight some of the great new features below.
Interface and File tab
First off is the new simplified interface and File tab. This gives it a modern feel and brings it in line with other products like Inventor.
Revit Link Coordination Model
You can now link a nwd or nwc file into the Revit project. This can even be cut using the section view tool or even the section box in a 3D view. Great for coordination of site plans.

Multistory Stairs
With the Multistory stair tool, stairs are now connected to the levels, so when the levels change, the stairs automatically adjust.

Control a circuit pathway
Circuit paths can now be edited, this gives you more control:

Multi-Point Routing for Fabrication items
This lets you route fabrication items in the same way you are used to with standard Revit MEP items.


For videos of all of the great new features of Revit 2018 see the Cadline Revit 2018 Playlist

Please also refer to the Autodesk blog introducing-revit-2018