While Sketchup might be the easiest to learn software programs like Rhino show its importance in specialized parametric design where it is easier to control the model more. Most of the 3D software programs vary depending on their learning curve and workflow. Mostly, AutoCAD users find it easier to adapt to Revit. Nevertheless, in the case of collaborating with multiple professions while designing a structure, Revit is one of the leaders in the field. Revit is the most used software in the world although many argue in terms of architectural aspect, it has more uses in civil works.

Autodesk Revit | Architects Laptop simultaneous work in 2D and 3D, source: bnim The most important thing regarding various BIM software is to learn how the BIM system works in general, then it might be easier to move from one software to another as the individual work demands. In the present era, knowing BIM is a must. But learning more about other software programs always helps! To create a skillset, it is not necessary to master all software programs, but rather learn the most important ones in each of these five broad categories. Five if we look at it: BIM, 2D/CAD, 3D, Render, and Post Production. Mainly there are numerous software but if mainly there are a few broad categories.

So, to get the job done we have to master a number of them.

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