New in Revit 2017.1

Learn about new features and enhancements in the Revit 2017.1 Update.

Attention: These features are available only to students and Autodesk subscribers for Revit 2017 software releases.

Multi-Disciplinary Enhancements

• Dynamo Player: All Revit users, including those without scripting experience, can automate processes and harness the power of scripting with Dynamo Player. This tool simplifies and streamlines the execution of Dynamo scripts in Revit. See Dynamo Player.
• High resolution screen support: For architects, engineers, and designers using high resolution screens (such as 4K monitors, Surface Pro), Revit provides increased picture quality and clarity by leveraging the advantages of high resolution technology. The behavior now works as expected, and the user interface components are scaled to be clear with high DPI settings (>=200%).
• Import 3D shapes: For more consistent and higher quality 3D imports, new technology enables the import of 3D geometry from SAT files or Rhinoceros^® files. See About Importing 3D Shapes and Import a 3D Shape.
• Energy optimization: Get fast, clear, and reliable guidance to better building energy performance for the whole design team from concept to detail and design to operation of new and existing buildings. See Energy Optimization for Revit.
• Sync with Central detailed progress for Collaboration for Revit: When you use Collaboration for Revit, the Sync with Central dialog provides more detailed status messages. See Synchronize with the Central Model.
• Repair a corrupt central model: In the unlikely event that your central model is corrupt (for file-based worksharing), Revit detects the problem and notifies users. To repair the central model, use the most recent changes to the model. See Repair a Corrupt Central Model (File-Based Worksharing Only). If you open a non-workshared model that is corrupt, Revit detects the problem and prompts you to repair it. See Error: Model is Corrupt.

Architectural Enhancements

• Model in perspective views: Streamline your modeling workflows by working directly in perspective views. Add, modify, and move building elements without needing to switch to an orthographic view. Perspective views do not support annotations, but you can use temporary dimensions. See Work in a 3D View.
• Tag imported objects: When you import or link certain items into a model, you can apply tags to these items. These taggable items include the following:
  • IFC links
  • Imported 3D shapes
  • Some objects imported from third-party add-ins
• Railings: When modifying a railing, access type properties for the top rail and handrails (continuous rails) directly from the Railing Type Properties dialog. You can also view your changes in its Preview pane. See Modify a Railing.

Structural Engineering Enhancements

• Split structural columns and framing elements: Use the Split Element tool on structural columns and framing elements while respecting joins, justifications, and the location of hosted objects. Openings, details, attached elements, and joins maintain their geometry and locations as expected. See Split Elements.
• Code checking for Steel Connections for Revit: To ensure that structural connections from this application adhere to the latest standards, the code check for AISC design was updated from the 13th to the 14th edition, and each calculation includes code references. The code check reports include references to highlight the chapters to which the verifications belong, according to AISC standards.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering Enhancements

MEP Fabrication Modeling

• Resize connected parts: Resize runs of connected fabrication parts using the Properties palette or the Edit Parts dialog. See Resize Connected Fabrication Parts.
• Exclude parts from auto fill tools: When using certain automatic fill tools, you can specify fabrication parts to be excluded. For more information, see Exclude Parts from Auto Fill Tools.
• Change service: Easily change the service on MEP fabrication parts in a model using the Properties palette. See Change the Service for a Fabrication Part in Revit.
• Change the diameter of hanger support rod: Change the size (diameter) of a hanger support rod while maintaining accurate costing data. See Change Hanger Support Rod Diameter.
• Add or modify damper: Add or remove a damper or change the damper type on fabrication parts that support built-in dampers. See Add or Modify a Damper.
• Split fabrication part: Use the Split Element tool and Split with Gap tool on any fabrication straight. See About Splitting Elements.
• Route and Fill tool: The Route and Fill tool now supports adding mechanical tees and pipe traps. See Fill Gaps in a Revit Fabrication Model.

MEP Engineering

• Space naming: Formerly an add-in, the Space Naming tool is now incorporated into the software. Use this tool to rename spaces in the MEP model using space names from a linked architectural model. See Assign Space Names from the Architectural Model to the MEP Model.