About ArchiCAD

Virtual Building

Working with ArchiCAD, you will discover
the pleasures and the benefits of designing
in a 3D architectural environment
with extraordinary modeling freedom.
Based on a profound knowledge of the
architectural process, ArchiCAD’s Virtual
Building simulates the way a real building
is constructed. From town planning to
intricate details, from functional study
to complex design, ArchiCAD’s specialized
tools are always available and extremely
easy to use, ensuring that there are
no boundaries to your creativity. With
ArchiCAD, you create a 3D virtual model:
all the necessary documentation and
images are derived automatically.
The project lives and evolves on the screen
simultaneously with your thoughts,
allowing you to concentrate on your
strength - creating inspiring designs.
Virtual modeling is a natural and intuitive
process which is both inspiring and
enjoyable. Watch your building model
evolve before your eyes. With the clarity
of 3D, your clients can truly appreciate
good design.

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Design

Any architect with the passion to
freely explore design ideas can fulfill
their wish without compromising
on documentation precision and
quality. With ArchiCAD you can model
and shape freely, easily creating the
forms you want and change naturally
even complex elements in the most
appropriate view. Like editing Curtain
Walls in an innovative 3D edit mode:
based upon a flexible hierarchical
structure of schemes, physical
members and additional accessories,
users can easily change and control the
entire system or the smallest detail
throughout the entire project.
ArchiCAD enables you to combine
creative freedom with the well-known
efficiency of the robust Virtual
Building. A comprehensive set of tools
support the creative process within
the context of the project - so while
you design your project all documents
will be generated as a by-product,
assuring smooth workflow and real-time
evaluation.

Documentation

2D and 3D documentation enhancements
such as the new Fill Management and the
3D Document, a first for a BIM application
– help users win new business and
explain their design intent to owners,
consultants and contractors.
The innovative 3D Document capability
enables users to use any 3D view of the
model as the basis for creating a document
where dimensions, annotations and
even additional 2D drawing elements
may be added. This helps designers
more easily communicate their design
intent. This new level of clarity in
communication helps users to spend less
time on design iteration with owners and
reduce the number of construction issues
which increase cost and lengthen project
schedule.
ArchiCAD 12 introduces new Fill capabilities,
including translucent solid and image
fills and transparent gradient fills. These
capabilities enable architects to remain
in the ArchiCAD environment while
preparing documents for competitions
and client presentations.