ArchiCAD START Edition

ArchiCAD BIM Technology Designed for Small Firms

ArchiCAD START Edition 2009 is an extraordinarily powerful building information modeling (BIM) software solution that's easy to use and affordable for any size firm.

Boost business, gain competitive edge
The Start Edition offers all the advantages of Graphisoft's Virtual Building^TM 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 Virtual Building^TM model technology, the cutting edge for documentation and drawing management. Construction documents are derived from the ArchiCAD model 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.

Features of ArchiCAD START Edition 2009 include:

• Speed - Multi-core processor support provides users with noticeable improvements in 2D and 3D navigation. This unprecedented Speed increases productivity and allows for a more fluid design experience.
• 3D Document - Editable 3-D documents can be created from any 3D view of the model. Dimensions, annotations and additional 2D drawing elements can also be added. This feature helps designers easily communicate their design intent to owners, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Fill Enhancements - An improved system of fill management and new fill translucent solid and image fills allow architects to remain in the ArchiCAD environment when preparing documents.
• Interior Elevation - Interior elevations are created automatically using one of the polyline or rectangle input methods - similarly to sections and elevations. Edits made on an Interior Elevation can be reflected in the design model, and vice-versa.
• Integrated Layout - Managing the entire document set becomes simple. The design documentation is generated directly from your model swiftly, 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.

Is ArchiCAD START Edition 2009 right for you?
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ArchiCAD Start grows with you
Graphisoft makes it easy to upgrade from Start Edition to the latest full version of ArchiCAD. All projects created with Start Edition can be opened in the latest full version of ArchiCAD.

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