ArchiCAD Start Edition
The ideal BIM solution for small firms.
The Start Edition offers all the advantages of Graphisoft’s Virtual Building™ (BIM) technology, with a full feature set designed to help smaller firms develop their concepts, compete for business more effectively and boost business efficiency.
ArchiCAD Start uses the Virtual Building™ model, the cutting edge in effective documentation and management. Construction documents and files are derived without any additional software and practically no repetitive work. The entire design process is streamlined, allowing you the freedom to design complex 3D models while 2D documents are generated automatically.
Upgrading from Start Edition to the latest full version of ArchiCAD is easy, and adds the ability to collaborate within a firm.
Full featured and robust, Start Edition allows you to compete with the big boys.
Virtual Trace™ – Better coordination of your design, innovative technology enables simultaneous management of multiple views of the 3D model as well as your 2D documents with full coordination and continuous visual feedback.
Visual Compare – The ultimate solution for architects to efficiently control coordination of models, views and documents. With Visual Compare you have the confidence that all of your project documents are synchronized and any differences will be easily found and resolved.
Gradient Fills – Linear & Radial Gradient Fills will help you achieve higher levels of graphic quality and create better representations of your design.
Integrated Layout – Managing entire document set becomes simple: the design documentation is generated directly from your model, swiftly and efficiently, and completely. In fact, depending on the level of detail of your design documentation, up to 80% of your documentation may have been completed during your work on the model.
Affordable. Expandable. Start Edition grows with you.
ArchiCAD Start Edition is $1,995 per license, and …
As your requirements grow, you can simply upgrade to the latest full version of ArchiCAD. All projects created with Start Edition can easily be opened in the latest full versions of ArchiCAD versions.
Is ArchiCAD START Edition 2008 right for you?
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