It does well on large, more complex projects with easier integration of other engineering programs, like RAM Steel for analysis and HVAC duct sizing and runs interference checks with out third party software via Navigator. It utilizes similar BIM features, capable of forming construction documents from model.
Bentley Microstation Bentley was designed on a code that allows easy access to older file formats of dgn and dwg, unlike the others. Lower market integrity of the product (structural, MEP) Lower probability to produce a complete virtual building with BIM engineering documentaion: - Virtual Building: ArchiCAD integrated with MEP - Ductworks - Virtual Coordination: bi-directional I/O capabilities via IFC or native file format, the architect and the structural engineer can use the same model.Stress analysis as well reflecting automatic changes by the designer or other parties. Automatic imports into Google 3D Warehouse, direct access thru appl. Intergrates with SketchUp and Google Earth Connection, which can be used as add-ons to simple massing and contect studies.
ArchiCAD can also transfer complex 3D model geometry for use in programs such as Artlantis R/Studio, Maxon Cinema, AutoCAD, Autodesk VIZ or Autodesk 3ds Max software, etc. Additionally, ArchiCAD imports and exports AutoCAD's vectorial DWF format and MicroStation's DGN. ArchiCAD can write out DXF/DWG data that contains both Paper Space and Model Space information in the same file. ArchiCAD's DXF/DWG translator supports up to A utoCA D® 2007 and accurately maps layers, pen colors, fonts and blocks. Able to save a project with libraries to one PLA file. Improved export/archive files in DXF/DWG.
IFC industry-wide information sharing commitment. Higher market integrity of the product (structural, MEP) Higher probability to produce a complete virtual building with BIM engineering documentation: - Revit Architecture - Revit MEP - Revit Structure This is a huge selling point. You can even use tools to extract important information such as gross area per floor. Turn models into mass objects, then select faces to design walls, roofs, floors, and curtain systems. In addition to transferring standard lines, arcs, and circles, Revit exports to 3DS, VIZ for photorealistic renderings Produce concept massing studies by Importing from Form-Z, Rhino, Sketchup and AutoCAD, or other A C IS® or NURB S (non uniform rational B-spline) based applications. “An Architect’s tool that allows easy extraction for building information” “An architect’s tool, the most intuitive” File extension *.rvt *.pln Import/Export Capabilities Market integrity Export/archive files in DXF/DWG (Autodesk product) Supports the following file formats: DGN (Bentley), DWG, DWF, DXF, IFC, SAT, SKP (sketchup), AVI (video), ODBC, gbXML, BMP, JPG, TGA, and TIF. Interactive two-way communication between schedules and the model, allows changes to the model from the Interactive Element Schedule. Schedules and bills of materials always reflect the current state of the building model easily generated (Bi-lateral). Logical links between elements and stories.
It enables control on the balance between 3D and 2D work Construction documents and files can be derived without any additional software, sections and elevations update automatically as you work. Graphisoft ArchiCAD 11 The Virtual Building works better with versions of other 2D software for more complex models. Massing allows for fast concept building, convertible to working drawings. Element creation allows for custom job-specific or company wide standards. Fully “parametric ” a single change updates all corresponding views/schedules within the model itself.
Features Overview Autodesk Revit 2008 Revit is built upon the Modeling strategy of full integration in one place, allowing you to simply choose what portion of that information you wish to view.