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Description

The Desktop version of 3DViewStation stands out as our most sought-after offering. This viewer is designed for installation on your local machine, enabling rapid visualization of more than 60 data formats across 3D CAD, 2D CAD, images, and Office documents. Beyond basic viewing capabilities, it boasts a wide array of functionalities, including navigation, selection, search and filtering, measuring, dimensioning, cutting, and comparison. Additionally, it offers advanced features like Digital Mockup, redline and markup, exploding views, volume calculations, meeting preparation, intellectual property protection, and content creation for technical documentation. With our Desktop viewer, users can effortlessly incorporate CAD data from diverse CAD systems into a model through simple drag-and-drop actions, which exemplifies our commitment to true Multi-CAD DMU (Digital Mockup). Furthermore, the 3DViewStation Desktop version can function independently or seamlessly integrate into any leading system thanks to its robust APIs. This versatility allows businesses to optimize their workflows and enhance productivity across various projects.

Description

Purple Hammer serves as a desktop solution for takeoff and estimating, tailored specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, embodying the potential that Bluebeam aimed to achieve. Its standout features encompass a 120 FPS PDF viewer, comprehensive markups and measurements (such as length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume), and advanced drawing comparison capabilities that include auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. Furthermore, it provides built-in estimating worksheets, allows the use of takeoff formulas with power syntax, and includes cost and contract lookup tables. The software also offers an open MCP for AI access, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the ability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Additionally, it comes equipped with live document and version control, and supports exporting marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs. Compatible with both Mac and Windows, Purple Hammer is an all-in-one tool designed to streamline the estimating process for construction professionals. Its user-friendly interface and robust functionality make it an essential asset for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in construction projects.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3DEXCITE Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Siemens Opcenter APS Yes 
WISKI Yes 

Integrations

3DEXCITE No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Siemens Opcenter APS No 
WISKI No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$12.99/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Kisters

Founded

1963

Country

Germany

Website

www.3dviewstation.com/products/3dviewstation-product-family.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)

Founded

2014

Country

Israel

Website

purple-hammer.com

Product Features

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff No 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans No 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

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