ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD is professional architectural design software, often used by architects, designers and engineers to build and develop detailed 3D models.

ArchiCAD provides users with a building information modeling platform, designed to help professional architects create the most realistic architectural model. Combining ease-of-use and advanced modeling capabilities, this application can do everything from the design process from initial concepts to architectural sketching and even building documents.

Key features of ArchiCAD 3D graphics software

Working with parameter objects

ArchiCAD allows users to work with data-enhanced parameter objects, often called "smart objects". This product allows to create a "virtual building" with virtual structural elements such as walls, roofs, doors, windows, furniture. A large number of custom designed objects are built into the program.

ArchiCAD allows users to work with 2D or 3D models on the screen. 2-dimensional drawings can be exported at any time, although the model in the database of the program always stores three-dimensional data. Plans, elevations, and parts are created from 3-D virtual construction models and are constantly updated if the user reconstructs the view. The detailed drawing is based on an extension of the model with 2D details added.

The interface of ArchiCAD graphic design software

Collaboration and remote access

ArchiCAD allowed file exchange for the first time based on the Teamwork solution in version 5.1 in 1997, allowing architects to work on a model at the same time. Now with the introduction of BIMcloud, standard IT solutions are better integrated: browser-based management, LDAP connectivity and HTTP and HTTPS-based communication, so ArchiCAD users can Remote access to projects on the Internet, expanding cooperation possibilities around the world.

API and scripting

Third-party vendors and some manufacturers of architectural products have compiled architecture component libraries for use in ArchiCAD. The program includes the Geometric Description Language (GDL) used to create new components. In addition, API (Application Programming Interface) and ODBC database connection are supported for 3rd party add-on developers. Via direct API links to 4D and 5D software such as Vico Office Suite or Tocoman iLink, ArchiCAD model can be exported to BIM plans and cost estimates. ArchiCAD is also linked directly to Solibri's testing tools and model quality assurance tools.

Data exchange

ArchiCAD can import and export DWG, DXF, IFC and BCF formats. The application can also export 3D models and corresponding 2D drawings to BIM format for viewing on desktop and mobile phones with the BIMx viewer.

Video introduces new features of ArchiCAD

The application comes with direct modeling capabilities, allowing you to create custom components of any geometry (the so-called MORPH object) by editing, shaping, and moving surfaces. faces, angles, edges and parameters without any restrictions.

Download ArchiCAD to create professional architectural models

The cloud-based BIM database provides access to a collection of thousands of GDL objects that can be included in your projects and is managed using the built-in library. A comprehensive set of powerful tools to help you focus on the design, while the necessary documents are automatically created without affecting any details, even for complex projects.

ArchiCAD allows you to manage building, room, interior, exterior, custom materials, 3D textures, walls, stairs, columns, doors, and windows with mixed structures. Moreover you can create your own custom vectors, icons and images.

Layer management, partial display, 2D sketching, advanced shadows and lighting options are features designed to help you create fully interactive 3D models, with functional details. energy and physical structure.

Class management and the ability to sketch 2D

In short, with the combination of 3D visibility and powerful modeling tools, ArchiCAD allows you to create complex models in an intuitive working environment. Architects can better communicate with construction engineers through designs created by ArchiCAD. Download ArchiCAD to bring your design ideas to life.

System requirements:

• Intel Pentium 4 or compatible processor with equal or higher performance
• 2GB of RAM (4GB or more is recommended)
• 5GB of free disk space for full installation of ArchiCAD.Add 10GB of free disk space on the project with complex models or 3D images
• Screen resolution of 1024x768 is required (1280x1024 or higher is recommended)
• Graphics cards compatible with Open GL and DirectX9 with 256MB or video memory are recommended to take full advantage of hardware acceleration.
• Quicktime 7 or newer
• Java 6 and above

Limited in trial version

• The function to save, copy, group work is disabled
• Insert watermarks on prints

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