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Description

IDEA Architecture provides sophisticated 3D BIM modeling while maintaining an interface similar to AutoCAD, allowing users to utilize basic 2D commands such as polylines, entity snaps, and copy functions to effortlessly create 3D models with our extensive library of 3D BIM objects. By simply drafting floor plans with the intuitive and parametric objects found in our AutoBLD menu, IDEA Architecture automatically generates the corresponding 3D representation. With a quick double-click, users can access and modify properties of any object with ease. Differentiating itself from other BIM software, IDEA Architecture utilizes DWG as its core file format and offers functionality to convert 3D BIM objects into straightforward vectors, which can be easily viewed and altered in AutoCAD®. This compatibility makes it simple to share both 2D and 3D files with a wide range of CAD users. Additionally, our Architectural Software incorporates all the capabilities of 4MCAD, which serves as a viable alternative to AutoCAD®, ensuring a versatile and comprehensive design experience. By combining user-friendly commands with powerful features, IDEA Architecture streamlines the transition from 2D to 3D design.

Description

Utilize multidisciplinary BIM software to enhance the quality and coordination of your designs. Revit® BIM (Building Information Modeling) software empowers you to improve efficiency and precision throughout the entire project lifecycle, encompassing everything from initial conceptual design and visualization to analysis, fabrication, and construction. Start your modeling process in 3D with a focus on accuracy and detail, as the software automatically refreshes floor plans, elevations, and sections as your model evolves. By allowing Revit to manage routine tasks through automation, you can dedicate your efforts to more valuable and impactful work. This BIM software integrates all architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines within a cohesive modeling framework, promoting projects that are both more efficient and cost-effective. Additionally, Revit, in combination with BIM Collaborate Pro, enables project teams to collaborate seamlessly from any location, leveraging a robust and secure cloud-based platform for data management and teamwork. This innovative approach ensures that everyone stays on the same page, ultimately leading to better project outcomes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ArchitectGPT No 
AutoCAD Yes 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer No 
CSI SAFE No 
Dynamo BIM No 
ETAP Software No 
EVOLVE Electrical No 
Eptura No 
Kobi Toolkit No 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer No 
OctaneRender No 
RISA-3D No 
RSTAB No 
Revizto No 
SimLab Composer No 
Trimble Field Points No 
VIKTOR No 
Visicon No 
Yulio No 
dRofus No 

Integrations

ArchitectGPT Yes 
AutoCAD No 
CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
CSI SAFE Yes 
Dynamo BIM Yes 
ETAP Software Yes 
EVOLVE Electrical Yes 
Eptura Yes 
Kobi Toolkit Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer Yes 
OctaneRender Yes 
RISA-3D Yes 
RSTAB Yes 
Revizto Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
Trimble Field Points Yes 
VIKTOR Yes 
Visicon Yes 
Yulio Yes 
dRofus Yes 

Pricing Details

$1,395 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$2,545 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
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 No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

4M

Founded

1986

Country

Greece

Website

www.4msa.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library Yes 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting Yes 

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management Yes 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation No 

BIM

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Conflict Tracking Yes 
Design Modeling Yes 
Document Management Yes 
For Facility Management Yes 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling Yes 

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