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Building Information Modeling has created unprecedented potential for design collaboration between Architects and Engineers. With intelligent, model-based workflows between the different trades, coordination errors can be reduced to virtually zero. ArchiCAD offers architects industry-first open design collaboration workflows with leading engineering solutions worldwide.
ArchiCAD is a comprehensive application that offers a wide range of functions that are meant to meet the necessities of all professionals.
Enriched details to modeling construction elements, better 3D visualization, enhanced 2D drafting, improved handling of libraries and library parts, and refined user interactions are all included in the impressive list of productivity improvements.
The results are faster and more polished design and documentation workflows with improved communication capabilities both with clients and consultants, making Archi CAD the premier BIM solution for architects worldwide.
Here are some key features of "ArchiCAD":
Shadows in Open GL 3D View:
· ArchiCAD greatly improves in-model visualization with shadow casting in 3D OpenGL views. Live 3D views of the BIM model in addition to being work-views also become a standard basis for communicating the design intent with clients.
Extended Options for Doors & Windows:
· ArchiCAD offers users increased control over model-based sections and details of doors and windows. An extended set of Reveal and Wall Closure setting options make creation of refined details a fully automatic process.
Dimension Text Prefix & Suffix:
· Model-based annotation is key to an effective BIM workflow. Custom prefixes & suffixes added to associative dimensions - while keeping their real measured values - can boost documentation productivity by an order of magnitude.
Improved Handling of Schedules:
· ArchiCAD introduces standard spreadsheet editing techniques to improve productivity in Schedule and Index windows. Quantity take-offs can now be exported to Excel with graphical information included for WYSIWYG results.
Direct Import of Site-Survey Data:
· Site survey data coming directly from theodolites can now be imported into ArchiCAD with a single click. XYZ coordinates automatically convert into an ArchiCAD Mesh element providing an accurate 3D model of the environment.
Requirements:
· Intel Pentium 4, or compatible processors with equal or higher performance
· 2 GB RAM is required, 4 GB or more is recommended
· 5 GB free disk space required for a full installation of ArchiCAD. A dditional 10 GB hard disk space required per project for work with complex models and 3D visualization
· 1024x768 resolution is required; 1280x1024 or higher is recommended
· Open GL and DirectX 9 compatible graphic card with 256 MB or more on-board video memory is recommended to fully exploit hardware acceleration capabilities.
· QuickTime 7 or later
· Java 6 or later
Limitations:
· 30 days trial period
· Watermark on prints
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Morph Tool, Transform Existing Elements Into Morphs, Tra nsform Morphs Into Objects, Free Graphical Editing of Morphs, Integrated Energy Evaluation, Automatic Model Geometry Analysis, Single Thermal Block Energy Model, Space Boundary Categories, Multiple Energy Model Visualization Options, Export Geometry in Excel Format, Export Second-Level Space Boundary Data via IFC, Extensive Built-in Building Material Lists, MEP System Lists, Green System and Energy Source Lists, Import Analytic Weather Data Files, Gridded Climate Information from the Online Weather Server, Quick Energy Evaluation Report, Certified VIPCore Engine Calculation, Improved Search Function for Finding Library Parts Faster in the Loaded, Embedded and BIM Server Libraries and on the Internet, BIM Components Portal, One Click Object Download and Embed, Drag & Drop Objects from the BIM Components Portal, Share Objects, Evaluate and Recommend Objects, All Model-Based Library Parts Can be Saved from the Floor Plan and 3D Win...
Via: ArchiCAD 16
