Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 & 2011, Revit MEP 2010 & 2011, and Revit Structure 2010 & 2011 are supported running on a Windows partition of an Apple computer using Boot Camp to manage a dual OS configuration. Boot Camp is a utility provided with the Apple OS X v10. No more Bootcamp, Parallels or switching between a PC and Mac, well, yes, but no. Autodesk don’t have a Revit for Mac version but there is an application called Frame that it can run through and Autodesk have certified it for Revit and AutoCAD.
. First, visit the Parallels website and install a free trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac (latest version). Once It has installed, double click the desktop Icon to launch Parallels desktop. From within the Parallels Windows Interface, connect to the web and visit. Download a free 30 day trial of Revit LT by filling out the information.
Thats it! Now you can run Revit OR CAD for Mac using Parallels Desktop In our experience, using Revit for Mac devices with Parallels has presented no performance issues. Technology varies from person to person and what might work for us, may not work for you. Help the Revit LT community by sharing your thoughts and experiences of using Revit for Mac devices using third party software such as Parallels or Bootcamp. We would also like to hear if you use other Autodesk products on a Mac such as Navisworks and 3DS Max.
When the issue of parallels/bootcamp comes up in regards to Revit is, what is the driving force behind needing to do this? If it's a matter of existing conditions (i.e. You currently have an iMac and don't want to have to get a whole new machine) then I would say bootcamp is probably a fair solution.
If you are in the market for a new computer already however, I may have to put in a plug for a PC as opposed to Mac. I know Autodesk has started creating versions of their software for Mac OS, but I am unsure if Revit will be among the releases any time soon. While it may 'seem' nice to have parallels which will allow you to run both sides at the same time, this is a very intensive way of trying to operate with Revit. Keep in mind if using parallels as opposed to bootcamp, your computer hardware has to make an effort to run both operating systems concurrently along with any software you have set up to run upon start up. While I don't have personal experience running a machine this way, I have heard horror stories about computer crashing, graphics/RAM errors, etc. It is always beneficial to do some research and make a decision that's best for you. Take it in your mind:-.
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If you already have an iMac and don't want a new machine - Bootcamp. If you are in the market for a new computer and will be running Revit. A lot, PC It is.