New Features of Revit Structure 2009

Structural Modeling

Sloped Slab Shape Edit

• Edit the Shape of Slabs with Curved Edges
• Modify the Split Lines that the Software automatically creats in the Slab when it is warped
• Slabs made of Metal Decks can now also be sloped and warped

Beam Cutbacks

• Modify the Join Configuration and provide Graphical Controls at the end of the Beams participating in a Join
• Miter Joins can be created for Elements of the same Type

Vertical Move by Common Join

• Elevation Control at the intersection of several Elements that Join

Avaialble Extensions

• Reinforcement Macros for Concrete Columns, Beams, Footings, Walls, Pile Caps, and Slab Openings

Concrete Reinforcement

• Place individual Reinforcement Bars into a Concrete Model
• Many standard Rebar Shapes are available in a Browers
• Rebar Shape dimensions can be edited in a manner similar to Revit Families
• Additional Parameters can be displayed in Schedules
• Reinforcement automatically created by a Third-party Application can be accurately scheduled
• Covers are now a Property of Concerete Elements
• View Rebars as Solid

Foundation Improvements

• Create multiple Foundations at the same time
• Wall Foundation Ends can now be Modified

Construction Documents

Dimension Improvements

• Dimension to Intersections
• Run Linear Dimensions to Center of Arcs without turning on Visibility of the Center Mark
• Dimension Cencentric Arcs with Linear Dimensions
• Apply Bold, Italic, Underlining and Width Factors to all Dimension Styles
• Create a set of Dimensions that all start from a common Baseline
• Create multiple Dimensions that measure a perpendicular disctance from an Origin Point

Dimension Text Override

• Replace Numerical Values with Text Values
• Add Supplemental Text to a Dimension String

Beam Tag Improvements

• Place Spot Elevations on Beams at the Top or Bottom
• Place multiple Beam Tags
• Tag Curve-Driven Elements
• Create a Single Label from multiple Parameters

Concrete Drawings

• Concrete Auto-Join: Column to Slab, Column to Wall, Beam to Slab, Beam to Wall, Slab Edge to Slab
• Enhanced Default Join of Beam to Beam

Graphical Column Schedule

• Add shifted Columns to Graphical Column Schedules
• Add Grouped Columns to Graphical Column Schedules
• Add a drop-down list to the Column Element Properties that shows different Graphical Column Schedule Label Combinations

Revision Numbering

• Revision Tags and Schedules can use Alphabetical, Alphanumeric or Mixed Convensions
• New Revision Parameters have been created for Title Blocks
• New Revision Columns have been created
• Add Revision Names without a Cloud

Usibility

Selection Count

• Count the Number of Objects in different Categories within the Filter Dialog Box

Visibility Tools

• Visibility Graphics for Revit links available "By Linked View" for Sections, Elevations and 3D Views
• Improved Linework for linked files

3D Navigation

• View Cube Feature
• Steering Wheel Feature

Linked Files Visibility

• Native DWF support for Windows Vista users
• No Plug-Ins required
• Windows XP support available