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AutoDesk Revit is a parametric modeling software for architectural design. Revit creates building objects such as wall, column, door, or window and maintains information of each object and its parametric features.
Detailed information: Parametric Features in REVIT Building 9

Main Functions
Parametric modeling, Quantity Take off, Rendering

Applications Type
BIM Design Tools

Basic Objects
Site(Toposurface, Pad, Parking space), Wall, Door, Window, Column, Roof, Floor, Ceiling, Stairs, Railing, Ramp, Curtain System, Mullion

Parametric functionality
Parametric Object
Parametric relationship between objects

Company
Autodesk
http://www.autodesk.com
http://www.autodesk.com/revitbuilding
 
Version 8.1 specific information    show other versions >> 8
Version 8.1 has added following features;
Import NURBS (Non-Rational Uniform B-Splines) from DWG, SAT
Create non-vertical walls from massing components
Improved curtain wall and system
Create opening in slab
Note: Version 8.1 file cannot be open in Revit Version 8.

Export Format
AutoCAD DWG 2004 (dwg), AutoCAD DXF 2004 (dxf), AutoCAD DWG 2000 (dwg), AutoCAD DXF 2000 (dxf), Microstation DGN V7 (dgn), ACIS 3.00 (sat), IFC 2X2 (ifc, stp), CIS/2 LPM/5 (stp), Revit 8 (rvt), AutoCAD DWF (dwf)

Import Format
AutoCAD DWG 2004 (dwg), AutoCAD DXF 2004 (dxf), AutoCAD DWG 2000 (dwg), AutoCAD DXF 2000 (dxf), Microstation DGN V7 (dgn), ACIS 3.00 (sat)

Programming Interface
.NET API, COM API(depreciated)
C, C++, VB, C#