Benefits of ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010

ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010 runs on the robust, well-tested engine of ArchiCAD 13 for unparalleled speed and performance, and is optimized for smaller-sized firms in the architectural design software market.

ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010 provides you with the full capability of building information modeling throughout the entire design process:

From the very first line you draw to plotting the final documentation, you can take advantage of the rich data within the Virtual Building™ Environment. Design competitions, building permits, construction documentation, bills of quantity - the versatility of ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010 lets you create all of these.

Even as you begin your sketch, you are creating a Building Information Model, and by the time you get to the construction planning phase, you will appreciate the power of the fully parametric GDL objects. Windows and doors, for example, will be automatically adjusted to the display scale. No need for time consuming and tedious redrawing of your objects.

With the help of the integrated PlotMaker, creating professional layout books is simple: you generate the design documentation directly from your model, swiftly and efficiently, then complete the building model with the necessary information for your documentation.

Use any 3D view of the model for creating a 3D Document, where dimensions, annotations and 2D drawing elements may be added. This new level of clarity in communication helps reduce construction issues, which can increase cost and lengthen project schedule.

Create a Worksheet if you need to produce 2D Documents or have to merge consultant data into your Virtual Building environment. If you need bills of quantity, area calculations, window and door lists, or you want to add cost groups to certain building parts, ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010 provides the full power of the calculation functions of ArchiCAD 13.

If you want to take advantage of a whole range of additional ArchiCAD features and benefits, you can upgrade at any time to the full version of ArchiCAD and continue editing your previous projects with it.

Is ArchiCAD START EDITION 2010 right for you?
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