Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD, Revit, and Inventor

Autodesk software such as AutoCAD and Revit can place heavy demands on your machine. Learn about hardware options that can help you make the most of your CAD workstation.

Introduction

• Optimizing your hardware for your Autodesk applications
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Human Interface Devices

• The mouse (AutoCAD)
• The keyboard (Revit)
• The monitor
• Other human interface devices (Revit)

2. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• What is a GPU?
• Using DirectX
• Checking your DirectX version in Windows OS
• GPU manufacturer: AMD
• GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA

3. AutoCAD: Configuring Your GPU

• Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for AutoCAD
• Using GRAPHICSCONFIG
• Hardware acceleration
• 2D display settings
• Details
• 3D display settings

4. Revit: Configuring Your GPU

• Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for Revit
• Using the graphics settings in Revit
• Using the hardware settings in Revit

5. Inventor: Configuring Your GPU

• Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for Inventor
• Using the display settings in Inventor
• Using the hardware settings in Inventor

6. 3ds Max: Configuring Your GPU

• Setting up the GPU in the Windows OS for 3ds Max
• Using AMD ProRender with 3ds Max
• Seeting up the 3ds Max render settings for AMD ProRender

7. Using Cloud-Based Solutions

• Rendering in the cloud with AutoCAD
• Rendering in the cloud with Revit

Conclusion

• Next steps