Graphisoft EcoDesigner is an integrated, easy–to-use energy evaluation tool for architects. EcoDesigner enables architects to control the energy consumption of their buildings, and sets new standards in sustainable design, making ArchiCAD the leading software solution for contemporary architectural demands. With EcoDesigner, architects will have easy access to much needed energy information concerning their project in the early design phase, as opposed to relying on outside professionals to analyze the buildings when the design is well advanced and decisions are irreversible.

The MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) Modeler is a new extension to ArchiCAD® 13. Architectural practices and architectural departments of A/E firms using ArchiCAD can use MEP Modeler to create, edit or import 3D MEP networks (ductwork, piping and cable trays) and coordinate them with the ArchiCAD Virtual Building™.

A set of support tools for ArchiCAD, allowing to do the work in this product more convenient and complete.

The Virtual Tutor Series of training DVD's has assisted people in learning and using ArchiCAD efficiently since Version 6.5. six editions and nearly a decade later the tutorial disks have grown from CD's to DVD's. Tips on how to use the tools, create documentation, render scenes, file management, explanations of environments and general tips all go into each Virtual Tutor.

Artlantis is recognized as the fastest, most powerful solution for photo-realistic 3D rendering and animation. Now, Artlantis 3 is strengthening its lead with an even more accurate radiosity engine, new management of geometry by layers, better management and enrichment of media, and simplified control of optimized lighting. In addition to its many import plug-ins, which are now compatible with the Autodesk 2010 product line, Artlantis 3 now benefits from a new technology for export plug-ins. This new feature which is available in the OBJ, FBX, U3D, DWF, and SKP formats, integrates Artlantis into the complete design process.

One of the best programs for architectural design of houses, plots, interiors. The package includes 32 integrated tools for the design, design of mechanical and electrical units, topography, material selection, interior design, furniture and other tasks.
Along with the extra features Punch Home Design Architectural Series 4000 has a more user-friendly interface for editing and displaying an interior created by you at home.

Artlantis Studio is a unique software application developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high quality 3D renderings, QuickTime® VR panoramas, objects and animations. A recognized leader in preview window technology, Artlantis is the rendering software used by over 167,000 architects, designers and urban design professionals in more than 80 countries.

Artlantis interfaces directly with ArchiCAD™, VectorWorks™, SketchUp™ Pro, and Arc+™. With the recent addition of the DWF, OBJ and FBX import formats and updated DXF, DWG and 3DS plug-ins, Artlantis seamlessly interacts with all the leading CAD software as well, including Revit™ Architecture, 3ds Max™, Maya™, Rhino, CINEMA 4D™, LightWave™, and modo™.

Create keynote lists in Excel and use the built in converter to create xml files for use in ArchiCAD.Specify keynotes for particular composite structures and apply them automatically to create notated drawings.Compile keynotes from multiple drawings on a Plotmaker sheet into a single legend specific to that sheet.

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progeCAD is a computer aided 2D & 3D design program. It's based on the IntelliCAD engine which just happens to be one of AutoCAD's most powerful challengers. Because AutoCAD is the most widely used professional CAD software on the market today, anything that competes in AutoCAD's sandbox has to be able to not only vie for attention in a difficult and entrenched environment, but also provide some incentives to move off the industry standard. ProgeSOFT is a serious company with a serious CAD product and offers extensive technical product support, so we decided to give progeCAD a heavy duty test. We reviewed progeCAD over a two month period in a busy architectural and industrial design studio. The results may surprise you.

progeCAD 2009 is the next generation of progeCAD and represent the state of the art of IntelliCAD® evolution. His native DWG support from version 2.5 to 2008 and the high level of compatibiliy with AutoCAD® enviroment and interface are only two of the key features.

progeCAD 2009 , the State of the Art of 2D/3D DWG and DXF CAD, powered by the most recent IntelliCAD engine is an easy replacement for AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®! Share your DWG, import DWG from PDF, export models to Google Earth®, PDF print, thousands of free blocks are only some of the key features available...

progeCAD 2009 , the State of the Art of 2D/3D DWG and DXF CAD, powered by the most recent IntelliCAD engine is an easy replacement for AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®! Share your DWG, import DWG from PDF, export models to Google Earth®, PDF print, thousands of free blocks are only some of the key features available. progeCAD 2009 is the next generation of progeCAD and represent the state of the art of IntelliCAD® evolution. His native DWG support from version 2.5 to 2008 and the high level of compatibiliy with AutoCAD® enviroment and interface are only two of the key features. progeCAD IntelliCAD was designed from the ground up to look and feel just like the CAD software you have been using for years.

progeCAD Professional is general-purpose 2D and 3D design software useful for CAD field & concept sketch, electrical schematics, building construction, AEC architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and industrial engineering, carpentry RFI & "as con" drawings, MCAD mechanical layout, home kitchen & bath floor plan, property survey & landscape drawing to AS/NZ1100 ANSI DIN and ISO standards. progeCAD includes options like PDF export, 3D modeling, XREF & DWG block library managers, AutoCAD-style command line with extensions like VBA & AutoLISP, C++ programming and SHX fonts. progeCAD offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD® LT or TurboCAD Pro at a fractional price to AutoCAD®, ArchiCAD or Microstation. New licenses include 1 month free manufacturer TSL2 support, one year TSL1 support, and help on the CAD forum. Additional local support options are also available.

Professional 3D Modeling and Rendering Software

Shade 8 Professional is the 3D graphics toolkit that delivers powerful 3D modeling, rendering and animation for designers, illustrators and architects. Shade's intuitive, easy-to-use interface and 1,700+ included 3D objects such as furniture, buildings and vehicles speed up the design and modeling process to improve workflow. Modeling is aided by comprehensive mesh editing tools. Shade imports and exports popular CAD formats, and incorporates raytracing and radiosity to produce superior renderings of imported projects. Rendering times can be dramatically reduced via distributed rendering over many machines at once.

Feature Highlights
* Maximize processing power on the latest systems. With version 8.5, Shade also offers Intel Core Mac compatibility and 64-bit Windows support.
* Create rotatable, zoomable 3D panoramas with QuickTime VR capability.
* Add life to your animations with support for 3D sound.
* Use Bezier tools, Boolean and Polygon mesh modeling, plus auto-smoothing of curves to detail your designs.
* Global Illumination renderer includes Photon Mapping, Path Tracing, Raytracing and Radiosity-with-physics for photorealistic imagery. Callisto, the rendering plugin with global illumination and detailed settings, has been upgraded. A translucent shader and metallic shader have been added, and aberration is now supported.

Artlantis Studio is a unique software application developed especially for architects and designers, ideal for quickly and easily creating high quality 3D renderings, QuickTime VR panoramas, objects and animations.

A recognized leader in preview window technology, Artlantis is the rendering software used by over 167,000 architects, designers and urban design professionals in more than 80 countries.

Artlantis interfaces directly with ArchiCAD, VectorWorks, SketchUp Pro, and Arc+. With the recent addition of the DWF, OBJ and FBX import formats and updated DXF, DWG and 3DS plug-ins, Artlantis seamlessly interacts with all the leading CAD software as well, including Revit Architecture, 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino, CINEMA 4D, LightWave, and modo.

Real-time Preview in Global Illumination
Like its predecessor, Artlantis is designed based on the original concept of preview window interactivity, with user-defined settings and modifications. The new and improved rendering engine allows you to generate accurate radiosity images in real time within the 3D preview window. The final rendering is consistent with the 3D preview window, giving you an accurate representation of the high-quality images you’ll produce from your 3D models. The preview image is refreshed each time a change is made to the lighting, cameras or environment settings, enabling you to control all adjustments without losing time. The extremely high speed of its computing engines makes it possible to display the preview window in radiosity at all times.