BIM software developer Graphisoft has announced its latest product line-up
It includes significant feature updates to Archicad, BIMcloud, BIMx and DDScad. The newest version helps architects and engineers design sustainable and better-performing buildings, work seamlessly across disciplines and build momentum in growing their businesses.
The latest updates follow a Technology Preview Program, where Graphisoft invited users to test and weigh in on the evolution of Archicad.
“Two years ago, we launched our public roadmap. Since then, we’ve consistently delivered on key features, refined the roadmap based on user feedback and industry trends, and strengthened our technology partnerships to enhance the user experience,” said Márton Kiss, chief product officer at Graphisoft.
New technology partnerships strengthen openBIM
Earlier this year, Graphisoft partnered with BIMmTool to enhance Scan-to-BIM and point cloud workflows, making renovation and reuse projects even smoother in Archicad.
In addition, Graphisoft’s deep integration with Chaos Group’s Enscape solution delivers workflows for real-time visualization on both macOS and Windows, with seamless integration between Archicad and Enscape.
In the area of parametric design, Graphisoft has a lengthy history with McNeel’s Rhino Grasshopper solution, where Graphisoft has released updated workflows.
Finally, within the Nemetschek Group, Graphisoft offers a powerful set of tools that are tightly integrated to support everyday design and construction projects — like Solibri Inside for design checking and the Bluebeam Connection for PDF-based collaboration.
Archicad
Keynotes are new to Archicad in this version. They boost the documentation workflow with an automated, database-driven documentation and annotating system that integrates specifications and legends.
This integrated solution eliminates the need for workarounds when consistent annotations are needed across the entire documentation set.
The improved Rhino-Grasshopper-Archicad Connection aims to speed up the parametric design workflow and evaluates design variations faster with a built-in hotlink module and extended beam and column support.
Archicad AI Visualizer is now based in the cloud, providing instant access without the need for desktop installation and with far quicker rendering times.
Architects can make better-informed decisions and design more sustainably thanks to a growing ecosystem of Lifecycle Assessment tools by One Click LCA and Archicad solutions.
With the improved Point Cloud capabilities in BIMmTool, refurbishment and renovation projects are more effortless. Architects can manage large data sets faster to optimize their workflow.
BIMcloud
With BIMcloud, users get secure, real-time collaboration between project team members, regardless of the size of the design project, the location of the offices or the internet connection speed.
Private and public cloud configurations on standard hardware and Software as a Service (SaaS) allow even smaller offices to take advantage of fast, efficient, and secure access to shared projects in real-time.
A solid platform for multidisciplinary design collaboration, BIMcloud is the tool architects and engineers can count on. Users will experience accessible, secure collaboration supported by market-leading global cloud platform providers with BIMcloud.
BIMx
New in BIMx is Anti-aliasing in 3D, which enhances the visualization of 3D models with smoother and more refined edges, elevating the overall quality of designs.
Greater interactivity of BIMx’s 3D models improves client communications – show or hide elements one by one or by group and control their visibility easily.
Users can streamline the design review process with an easy, in-context switch to another 3D model — like Design Option, Renovation and Structure Display.
And BIMx supports Apple Vision Pro, offering an immersive 3D experience that revolutionizes stakeholders’ engagement with a project.
DDScad
Powered by enhanced collaboration options in the latest version of DDScad, engineers can design sustainable building systems using workflows tailored for MEP experts.
DDScad’s enhanced photovoltaic system design options empower electrical engineers to create a cleaner, greener future.
The updated DIALux evo-DDScad Electrical connection allows engineers to design state-of-the-art lighting systems. In addition, electrical engineers can level up their designs by modeling innovative, easy-to-plan and flexible busbar trunking systems.
