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ArchiCAD 17 -
priority based connections feature, real-time 3D cutaways, expanded IFC model
view definitions, but associativity not implemented on horizontal plane, limited
capability of automatic junctions feature, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, June 12,
2013
ArchiCAD UK - very capable entry level solution, ArchiCAD 16 Solo offers
all modeling capabilities of Teamwork, supports multi-core processing,
Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Sep 20, 2012
Design Freedom
- flexible, intuitive, easy-to-use MORPH tool in ArchiCAD 16 helps in
manipulating 3D models, allows materials to be assigned to each surface, CAD
User, June/July 2012
ArchiCAD 16 - Morph technology, online BIM component database
introduced, EcoDesigner, VIPcore analysis engine integrated into core
platform, Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, July 20, 2012
ArchiCAD
16 -
morph
tool
adds SketchUp-like conceptual modeling capabilities, enables
creation of complex freeform structures, BIM components
portal gives access to wide variety of BIM objects from
various sources, expands built-in energy analysis
capabilities, improved interoperability, still
not as
easy or
intuitive
as main
rival
Revit, Lachmi
Khemlani,
AECbytes,
June 22, 2012
ArchiCAD 15 - shell tool, 3D editing plane, workflow support for
renovation, refurbishment projects, autosave functionality, BIM
server performance, Scott MacKenzie, Cadalyst, Dec 1, 2011
ArchiCAD
15: Pt 2
-
freeform
modeling
capability,
visible
editing
plane,
improved
support
for
renovation,
retrofit
projects,
faster
import,
export
of IFC
files,
Lachmi
Khemlani,
Architecture Week, Nov 16, 2011
ArchiCAD 15: Pt 1 -
support for renovation, refurbishment projects, improved IFC
interface, 64-bit support for Mac OS, shell tool for freeform BIM
modeling, Lachmi Khemlani, Architecture Week, Nov 9, 2011
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 15,
Pt 2 - shell tool to
support complex geometry, auto-orienting editing
planes, dimming effect, enhanced IFC output,
Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Oct 1, 2011
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 15 - element-level
renovation tools, ability to import MEP IFCs, integrate MEP elements within
system, support for 'passive' building performance, Martyn Day, AEC
Magazine, July 26, 2011
ArchiCAD 15 - shell tool for freeform BIM modeling, revamped roof tool, 3D
interface enhancements, improved support for renovation, retrofit projects,
lacks dedicated conceptual design environment, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, July
14, 2011
A Complete
Renovation - ArchiCAD 15 can revamp old buildings,
creating BIM for building, deconstructing it digitally, installing desired,
sustainable features, CAD User, May/June 2011
ArchiCAD Start BIM Suite -
low-cost ArchiCAD Start Edition aims at small practices, no xref support, no
Lightworks engine, runs in 32-bit only, AEC Magazine, Feb 18, 2011
ArchiCAD 14 - enhancements to model-based
collaboration, improved interoperability with engineering applications,
adding custom prefixes/suffixes, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Sep 21, 2010
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 14 -
functioning in integrated structural, MEP workflow, model filtering for
designers, model referencing, enhanced productivity, AEC Magazine, Jun 2010
In-Depth with ArchiCAD 14 - Graphisoft Talks to Architosh -
new features focused on collaboration, open platform, Anthony Frausto-Robledo,
Architosh, May 28, 2010
Graphisoft EcoDesigner - valuable plugin for ArchiCAD has ability to
perform integrated analysis within BIM model itself, Sid Thoo of
Architecture.Collective, AECbytes, Feb 11, 2010
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 13 -
teamwork capabilities help multiple designers work on same model
simultaneously, improved OpenGL, AutoCAD DWG compatibility,
Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Nov 29, 2009
ArchiCAD 13: The First Client Server-Based BIM Utility - Delta Server helps
design team collaborate on BIM projects, 'rotate orientation' option, fill
enhancements, supports multiprocessors, 64-bit computing, Jeff Yoders,
BDCnetwork.com, Oct 22, 2009
Taking Teamwork 2 the Next Level - ArchiCAD
13 based around Teamwork 2, handles data in 3D model differently, maintaining it
on central server DBMS, David Chadwick, CAD User, Sep/Oct 2009
ArchiCAD 13
- server-based BIM collaboration capability, 64-bit support for Windows, ability
to rotate view, easier curtain wall editing, but remains single disciplinary
solution, limited conceptual design capabilities, Lachmi Khemlani,
AECbytes, Sep 30, 2009
ArchiCAD 13
- BIM server technology, overhauled Teamwork environment, improved object
handling, annotative schedule drawings, enhanced DWG import, export, Scott
MacKenzie, Cadalyst, Oct 1, 2009
Serving
Up Collaboration with Graphisoft's BIM Server
- Delta Server Technology for database management, more collaboration plus
productivity improvements to ArchiCAD 13, Susan Smith, AECCafe, Sep 21, 2009
EcoDesigner & Virtual Building Explorer - EcoDesigner calculates energy
consumption, environmental impacts of design; VBE helps navigate, explore
designs without having ArchiCAD, gives access to building information,
Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Sep 2009
ArchiCAD 13 Makes Ground Breaking Leap in BIM File Sharing
- BIM server for better collaboration in real time, teamwork offers on-demand
element access, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2009
EcoDesigner - integrated with ArchiCAD 12, easy-to-use, energy
evaluation tool for sustainable design, calculates optimum solution to
minimize energy consumption, carbon emissions, David Chadwick, CAD User.com,
Jul/Aug 2009
ArchiCAD's
New Virtual Building Explorer - easy to learn, add-on
intelligent viewer at nominal cost, shares BIM project file, Eric Bobrow of
AIA, AECbytes, Apr 23, 2009
Graphisoft ArchiCAD 12 - increased speed due to multi-core processor
support, algorithm optimizations, advanced Curtain Wall tool, needs updated
modeling capabilities, more, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Dec 19, 2008
ArchiCAD 12
- speed, design, and documentation enhancements in the new version of ArchiCAD,
including multi-processor support, new CURTAIN WALL tool, 3D documentation,
Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Oct 16, 2008
The Move to BIM With ArchiCAD 12 - compute-intensive virtual models, new
curtain wall tool, improved ArchiCAD stair tool, AutoCAD DWG 2008 support, more,
Martyn Day, AEC Magazine, Aug 23, 2008
Graphisoft Leads BIM Industry in Multiprocessing Support - World's Fastest
BIM - ArchiCAD 12 has multi-processor support, is
multi-threaded, market innovative BIM, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Jun
16, 2008
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
What's the
Storey? - ArchiCAD 11 offers Virtual Trace technology, better
controlled documentation, greater modeling freedom, more, David Chadwick, CAD
User, May/June, 2007
BIM
and the Building Information Model - core applications and assisting
technologies: Revit series, Bentley integrated series, Digital Project,
VectorWorks Architect, ADSymphony, IES VE, Solibri Model Checker, H. Edward
Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, May 1, 2007 (more
Revit reviews,
Bentley Architecture reviews,
Digital Project reviews,
VectorWorks
reviews, ArchiCAD reviews,
Solibri Model
Checker reviews)
Shining Stars - highly recommended best products: TurboCAD Professional v12,
Pinion Desktop Packager, Archicad 10, Autodesk Inventor 11, Autodesk Map 3D
2007, IronCAD v9, Solid Edge v19, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500, Dell Precision M90, Xi
MTower PCIe, Maple 10, Deep Exploration 4.0, Ron LaFon, Cadalyst, December 1,
2006 (more
TurboCAD reviews,
ArchiCAD reviews,
Autodesk Inventor reviews,
IronCAD reviews,
Solid Edge reviews,
graphic card reviews,
Dell workstation reviews,
@Xi workstation reviews,
Maple reviews)
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
Preliminary Design Tools - important tools for AEC industry: Adobe
Photoshop, Autodesk Sketch Book Pro 2, Wacom Cintiq, Scan2CAD, IDEAL Scanners &
Systems, PlanTracer, Google SketchUp 5, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop 2007,
Autodesk Building Systems 2007, ArchiCAD 10, Form*Z 6, and Rhino, H. Edward
Goldberg, Cadalyst, July 1, 2006 (more
Adobe Photoshop reviews,
Sketch Book Pro reviews,
tablet pc reviews,
Scan2CAD reviews,
IDEAL Scanners reviews,
PlanTracer reviews,
SketchUp reviews,
AutoCAD reviews,
ADT
reviews,
ABS reviews,
ArchiCAD reviews,
Form*Z reviews,
Rhino reviews)
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
State of the AEC Industry 2006 - major AEC software companies offering
latest BIM software: Nemetschek NA VectorWorks Architect 12, ADT 2007, Revit
Building 9, Bentley Architecture, ArchiCAD, Digital Project V1 R2, 1ST Pricing,
H. Edward Goldberg of AIA, Cadalyst, May 1, 2006 (more
VectorWorks reviews,
ADT reviews,
Revit reviews,
Bentley Architecture reviews,
ArchiCAD reviews,
Digital Project reviews,
1ST Pricing reviews)
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
Cadalyst Salutes Top New Hardware and Software for CAD/CAM/CAE -
recognition for IBM ThinkVision L200p monitor,
ViewSonic VP201b monitor, ArchiCAD,
Adobe Acrobat 7 Pro, Hewlett-Packard Designjet
4000, Motive Systems M-Files, 3Dconnexion
SpacePilot, Arel Spotlight, Immersive Design IPA Tool, MEDUSA, AnvilCAD
Lite, LightWorks free material libraries, DWGgateway,
ProgeSOFT IntelliCAD, ActoStor CoreServer, Tacit Networks and
Riverbed Steelhead, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst Management, June 1, 2005 (more
LCD monitor reviews,
ArchiCAD reviews,
Acrobat
reviews,
large format printer reviews,
trackball reviews,
IPA
reviews,
MEDUSA reviews,
AnvilCAD reviews,
DWGgateway reviews,
IntelliCAD reviews,
caching appliances reviews)
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 Insights: Graphisoft's Ductwork Can Model 2D Systems Data in the Virtual Building - from simple 2D data architects and designers can model their virtual building and ensure that all systems fit as planned, John Mamuscia,
Cadalyst AEC, March 15, 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
ArchiCAD 8 Seminar - Detailed Impressions - with several major new tools and increased speed, the latest version is a solid update, Architosh, October 31, 2002
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 |