Technology Product Highlights From AIA 2008 Convention - BIM applications
like Green Building Studio, GenerativeComponents, ArchiCAD v12, VectorWorks
Architect 2008, and DProfiler were displayed, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, May 22,
2008
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 11 - new virtual trace technology, visual compare
feature, worksheets, interior elevation tool, Google Earth Connection plug-in,
more, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, Dec 21, 2007
ArchiCAD 11 - new features include: worksheet tool, Virtual Trace tool,
Multi-storey Hotlinked Modules, streamlined PDF support, more, Martyn Day, AEC
Magazine, Oct 22, 2007
ArchiCAD 11
- easy transition to BIM with new worksheet tool, multistory hot-linking
feature, trace & reference tool, more, Scott Mackenzie, Cadalyst, August 1, 2007
ArchiCAD
11 - new Virtual Trace feature, Worksheet concept, modeling
enhancements, ability to assign pen sets, more, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June
30, 2007
Graphisoft Archicad 10 - a building design
software that can model slanted, inclined or
complex walls, has on-screen view options
toolbar, better customization tools, good
interoperability, more, Scott MacKenzie,
Cadalyst, August 1, 2006
ArchiCAD 10 - new features include greater freedom to model complex
building forms, integrated layouting, improved usability through new
interface enhancements, and free interactive training guide, Lachmi
Khemlani, AECbytes.com, July 31, 2006
Graphisoft Announces ArchiCAD 10 - available for Windows and Macintosh OS,
ArchiCAD 10 has new features for complex designing, integrated PlotMaker, Smart
Drawing Manager, more, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, June 12, 2006
Graphisoft Change Manager - automates the process of checking for drawing
revisions across two or more complete construction drawing sets, Lachmi
Khemlani, AECbytes.com, April 30, 2006
MaxonForm for ArchiCAD - a plug-in for ArchiCAD, MaxonForm
provides modeling capabilities to design free-form architectural objects, Steven
S. Ross, Cadalyst AEC, April 6, 2006
The Shape of Things to Come - combining MaxonForm
with ArchiCAD provides an easy and powerful tool to create free-form organic
shapes for virtual building models, CAD User, November/December 2005
ArchiCAD Insights: Energize Your Practice - from full virtual
building model to energy analysis in the conceptual phase; ArchiCAD
meets modern-day demands with ease, Victor Bullain, Cadalyst AEC, April 15, 2005
AEC From the Ground Up - Top Tools for Preliminary DesignTools for
Preliminary Design - various tools that can help the architect with
preliminary design include Wacom Cintiq, Alias Sketch Book Pro,
Photoshop, Plan Tracer, SketchUp, form Z 5.0, Autodesk VIZ, 3ds max,
Alias Maya and Studio, ArchiCAD, Architectural Desktop and Revit, for
preliminary design, H.Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst AEC, April 1, 2005
ArchiCAD Passes the Test - Singapore's regulation compliance testing is based on its $22.6 million CORENE, a web-based structure, Michael Dakan,
Cadalyst AEC, March 17, 2005
ArchiCAD 9: 3D for Architects
- building modeler delivers drawings with easy to use modeling tools, highly
recommended by Steven Ross, Cadalyst, February 1, 2005
ArchiCAD 9: 3D for Architects
- an upgrade that will require a minimum of user reorientation and training,
with good productivity benefits, Steven Ross, Cadalyst, February 15, 2005
Software Strategy: Building Modeling Options
- a comparison of BIM software to help you decide the best tool for your
needs: ArchiCAD v9, Architectural Desktop 2005, Bentley Architecture and
VectorWorks ARCHITECT, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, January 1, 2005
ArchiCAD 9 Offers Powerful User Profiles - the latest version offers a
fresh look and feel with a simpler, uncluttered interface that allows users
to create work environments exactly suited to their needs, John Mamuscia,
Cadalyst, December 16, 2004
Updates
for 3D CAD, Collaboration Tools - reviews of AEC tools: Lamina 1.0,
ArchiCAD 9, Revit 7, Treo 650 Smartphone, Texxus, LaunchPad CadOperator,
ProjectWise V8 2004, Xdrive, Corecon 4.0 and PowerCAD SiteMaster/Leica DISTO
Plus, Deborah Snoonian, Architectural Record, December 2004
AEC Review: ArchiCAD 9 -
changes to the latest version include a leaner graphical user interface and
the addition of the excellent LightWorks renderer, Martyn Day, CADserver,
November 9, 2004
ArchiCAD 9 - review looks at the new release of ArchiCAD, a comprehensive application for architectural design based on the BIM concept, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, September 23, 2004
CAD and GIS Integration - capsule reviews of CAD/GIS drawing and analysis tools: AutoCAD Map 3D, MapGuide, Envision, OSIS, MicroStation GeoGraphics, CompassTrac, ArcGIS 9, ArchiCAD, GIS Connect, Any*GIS, GeoMedia 5.2 and MapInfo Professional 7.5, James L. Sipes, Cadalyst, July 1, 2004
Keep Up with AEC Technology - reviews of some of the AEC products featured at the recent A|E|C SYSTEMS show: VisionREZ, fieldProfessional and fieldSketch, Green Building Studio, ArchiCAD 8.1, Primavera P3e/c for Construction 4.0 and WinEstimator, H. Edward Goldberg, Cadalyst, April 10, 2004
ArchiCAD Version 8 - a former Autodesk employee chooses ArchiCAD when faced with an urgent architectural design project, David Clarke, CAD User, July 7, 2003
ArchiCAD 8 - although expensive and relatively difficult to master, ArchiCAD 8 is now Mac OS X-native, runs faster than ever and offers improvements such as true solids modeling and streamlined control of elements and projects, Greg Miller, Macworld, April 2003
Up to Date with ArchiCAD 8 - a sneak peek at the latest version, which will offer numerous improvements to an already outstanding program Jerry Laiserin, The LaiserinLetter, August 2002
ArchiCAD 8 Mac OS X Compatible - to the delight of CAD users on the Mac platform, ArchiCAD 8 has been announced by Graphisoft - and it's Mac OS X compatible. The latest version is due this fall. Dennis Sellers, MacCentral, July 29, 2002