Introducing ArchiCAD 13, the latest version of Graphisoft’s award-winning architectural Building Information Modeling (BIM) design software. ArchiCAD 13 marks a turning point in BIM collaboration, allowing multiple users to work in the same model simultaneously. FACT: In a survey of 3,000 ArchiCAD users, respondents said they achieve an average of 39% productivity increase and a 12% increase in profit as a result of deploying ArchiCAD. 77% of respondents said they experienced fewer problems in the construction phase, and 82% said that clients' overall satisfaction improved.
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ArchiCAD 13 Overview 
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ArchiCAD 13 revolutionizes BIM collaboration with its active BIM server based next-generation Teamwork solution. ArchiCAD 13 also delivers mission critical productivity improvements to further polish its best-in-class BIM design and documentation workflow.
ArchiCAD 13 introduces the GRAPHISOFT BIM Server – a first of its kind solution for model based team collaboration. Industry-first Delta Server™ technology reduces network traffic to a minimum for instant and reliable data-exchange both within the office and over the Internet. More...
ArchiCAD 13’s significant productivity improvements provide users with best-in-class model based design and documentation workflow. With its 64-bit support on the PC platform combined with Multiprocessor support, ArchiCAD 13 becomes the most powerful BIM solution for architects. More...
Why ArchiCAD 13?
- Speed – Thanks to ArchiCAD 13’s collaborative environment, long waiting times for server synchronization are a thing of the past. Our leading edge Delta Server technology dramatically decreases network traffic, so team members can collaborate on BIM models in real time. The same technology makes BIM projects accessible through standard Internet connections from virtually anywhere in the world. Allows for interchange of files in DXF and DWG; IFC files are used for exchange with Revit, IES and other BIM programs.
- Data Safety - Data corruption due to network or hardware failure is a big fear of CAD/BIM Managers: a single faulty computer can literally ruin the work done by the whole office. But the BIM Server”s robust system architecture ensures the integrity of the BIM project at all times. Any data errors from malfunctioning workplaces are blocked, preserving the project’s integrity on the network.
- Workflow - ArchiCAD 13’s new Teamwork, with on-demand element access and server level conflict management, combines the flexibility of 2D workflows with the coordination power of the model-based world. Companies can utilize their workforce much more efficiently with a dynamic and centrally controllable design workflow.
Architosh Article on New ArchiCAD 13 Delta Server Technology
Video: Next-Generation teamwork in ArchiCAD 13
Next-Gen Teamwork | Speed | Data Safety | Workflow |
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More new features in ArchiCAD 13 include:
- Annotated Schedule Drawings
- Oriented Views
- Intelligent “Soft” Insulation
- Improved Object Handling
- DWG Enhancements
- Data Exchange with Engineers
- Improved Curtain Wall Editing
- Enhanced Automatic Dimensioning
- Improvements for Slabs/Roofs
- Dynamic “Fit in Window”
- Improved “Find & Select”
- “Ruler”
- 64-bit Support for Windows
Recommended Users:
ArchiCAD is a powerful and flexible software that adapts well to all firm sizes and project types. Learn More
If you currently use a version of ArchiCAD older than v.12, we recommend upgrading to take advantage of the current version's added speed and functionality.
“After experiencing ArchiCAD 12, I can't stand working in ArchiCAD 11 anymore.” – Richard Morrison, US
System Requirements & Compatibility:
- Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro 32bit and 64bit native, Microsoft Windows Vista® Business, Enterprise and Ultimate Editions 32 bit and 64 bit native, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate Edition 32bit and 64bit native, QuickTime® 7 or later, and Java 1.6.0 or later required.
Mac® OS X 10.5 and 10.6 on Mac Intel computers (NOTICE: If you are running or plan on upgrading to the new Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" please read these compatibility notes ) - CPU: Windows: Intel® Pentium® 4 or higher recommended; Macintosh®: Macintosh with any Intel processor
- RAM: 2 GB of RAM is required. 4GB or more is recommended to exploit ArchiCAD 13 performance capabilities
- Hard Drive: About 1 GB free disk space is required for a full installation of ArchiCAD.
Additional 2-3 GB hard disk space required fo rwork with complex models and 3D visualization. - Display: Resolution of 1024 x 768 is required. 1280x1024 or higher is recommended.
- Video Card: Windows: Open GL and DirectX 9 compatible graphic card with 256 MB or more on-board video memory is recommended to fully exploit hardware acceleration capabilities; Macintosh: Open GL compatible graphic card with 256 MB or more on-board video memory is recommended to fully exploit
hardware acceleration capabilities. - You can find a list of recommended video cards at: http://archicadwiki.com/Video_Cards
- All major plotter brands, printers and digitizers can be used with ArchiCAD
Quick Links
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