Learn more about the technical aspects of Revit® Structure. These white papers provide technical information that can help you get the most out of Revit Structure software.

AutoCAD® Architecture was formerly known as Autodesk® Architectural Desktop. Revit Architecture was formerly known as Autodesk® Revit® Building. AutoCAD® MEP was formerly known as Autodesk® Building Systems.

Multi-user Collaboration with Revit Structure Worksharing

Read more about the capabilities of worksets, offering techniques for firms to help ensure successful multi-user worksharing on Revit Structure building information models.

Multi-user Collaboration with Revit Structure Worksharing (pdf - 214Kb)

Revit Structure Interoperability with AutoCAD

Introduction to structural engineers and drafters who use AutoCAD - highlighting some of the main concepts in Revit Structure, comparing and contrasting them to familiar AutoCAD concepts, and explaining how Revit Structure and AutoCAD can be used together.

Revit Structure Interoperability with AutoCAD (pdf - 1264Kb)

Interoperability between Revit Structure and AutoCAD Architecture

Structural engineers who use Revit Structure software can better coordinate their work with architects who use AutoCAD Architecture. This paper examines the strong integration between the two applications, and describes the benefits to architectural and structural firms using these solutions together.

Interoperability between Revit Structure and AutoCAD Architecture (pdf - 1341Kb)

Coordination between Revit Structure and Revit Architecture

Structural engineers who use Revit Structure software can better coordinate their work with architects using Revit Architecture software. This paper examines how building information is shared between Revit Structure and Revit Architecture users.

Coordination between Revit Structure and Revit Architecture (pdf - 623Kb)

Effective Collaboration using Revit Structure and AutoCAD MEP

Structural engineers using Revit Structure software and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineers using AutoCAD MEP can improve their design coordination and collaboration. Learn how.

Effective Collaboration using Revit Structure and AutoCAD MEP (pdf - 1091Kb)

Maintaining BIM Integrity in the Structural Engineering Office, by Gary Wyatt CEng MIStructE

A key benefit of building information modeling (BIM) is the ability to share digital model data amongst the design team. This paper, written by RoboBAT International Sales and Marketing Director Gary Wyatt, examines the role of the structural engineer in the BIM process and explains how the integrity of the building model is maintained during the structural engineering process.

Maintaining BIM Integrity in the Structural Engineering Office (pdf - 674Kb)

Revit Structure and BIM

Revit Structure extends the Revit building information modeling into structural design. This paper examines the value of structural engineering workflows supported by building information models.

Revit Structure and BIM (pdf - 510Kb)