Modelport by AECobjects.com
March 5, 2015
The Modelport add-on by AECobjects provides a way to import 3DS, DAE, FBX, and OBJ files directly into ArchiCAD.
Product Reviews
gbXML export add-on (for free from Cadimage)
February 20, 2015
The ArchiCAD community is awesome. Cadimage has a free gbXML export add-on for you.
SketchUp Pro 2014 and IFC: welcome to the new world of BIM
April 13, 2014
What does it mean that SketchUp Pro 2014 can now attach IFC (and other) data to elements? It means SketchUp is now BIM. This is big news.
GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx Docs Ranked Third out of Top 10 Apps for Architects
November 5, 2013
BUDAPEST, November 5, 2013 — GRAPHISOFT’s BIMx Docs is a Top 10 App for Architects, chosen by the editors of ArchDaily, an online publication and resource for architecture news and product information. Developed by GRAPHISOFT, BIMx Docs is a professional BIM project viewer featuring “BIMx Hyper-models”, a unique technology for integrated 2D and 3D building project navigation. BIMx Hyper-models offer extremely smooth handling and outstanding performance even for projects with
GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Receives IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification
September 27, 2013
The little BIM program that could: GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Receives IFC Coordination View 2.0 Import Certification
Guest Blogger Martijn de Riet: Let me tell you about Revit Families
August 14, 2013
Jared’s Note: As should surprise no one, Kristian’s post comparing ArchiCAD GDL vs Revit Families caused quite a stir on both sides of the ArchiCAD vs Revit divide. I am both thrilled and honored that Martijn de Riet has written a wonderful response to Kristian’s comparison, from the Revit side of things. Martijn is one of my favorite Revit pros on Twitter (more so after reading this post while doing
Guest Blogger Kristian Bursell: ARCHICAD GDL vs REVIT FAMILIES
August 13, 2013
Recently I spent a great deal of time working with Revit Families (RFA’s) to determine their capabilities. I approached this endeavor with no bias; as most mathematicians will tell you, it is all about potential with personal preference a liability. Though I could write a book on the topic of ArchiCAD GDL vs Revit Families I’m going to be as brief as possible and hopefully expand in later posts. Basic
ArchiCAD 17 is a ‘Best of Show’ Nominee at AIA 2013
July 15, 2013
BUDAPEST, July 15, 2013 — TenLinks, Inc., the largest online CAD, CAM and CAE network, has announced its nominations for best products and services on display at AIA 2013 recently concluded in Denver, Colorado. Among this year’s nominees is GRAPHISOFT’s ArchiCAD 17, in the complete AEC design software category. Highlights at this year’s show included a live demonstration of ArchiCAD’s end-to-end design solution presenting the unique advantages in GRAPHISOFT’s one-of-a-kind
Guest Blogger Willard Williams: Review of the Better Detail Marker by Master Script
June 28, 2013
The Better Detail Marker for ArchiCAD by Master Script is an awesome little tool to add to your box. Â The Object basically allows you to adjust how the tail will look while removing the arrow at the markers’ head. Â The stock ArchiCAD detail markers have limited adjustments of various types of marker heads but few tail options for the Object. Â Our preference within our drawing standards is to have a