Links to Architectural CAD sites

ARRIS Links:

• Sigma Design International - ARRIS
• COCOA Services - ARRIS Consulting
• FCA - Arris Dealer - Germany
• Paladin Computing - Arris Dealer - Sponsor of Arris listserver
• Three Rivers Arris User Group - 'The Edge'
• The Unofficial Arris CAD F.A.Q. - Walt Zapor's site

Architectural CAD Companies:

• Advanced Relational Technology, Inc. (ART) - Chief Architect

  For designing homes. Draw with walls, doors, windows, cabinets, etc. Automatic 3D views, bill of materials and roof generator.

• Artifice Inc. - DesignWorkshop

  An Architectural modeling & rendering progrogram for the Mac.

• AutoDesk- Architectural Desktop

  An AutoCAD add-on Architectural application. Architectural Desktop includes features consolidated from ASG Architectural, such as roof generation, support for layers, and wall options.

• auto·des·sys - form·Z

  A general purpose solid and surface modeler with an extensive set of 2D/3D form manipulating and sculpting capabilities.

• Bently Inc. - MicroStation TriForma

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program. All of your 2D production drawings are generated from your 3D model.

• DataCAD LLC - DataCAD

  A Stand Alone, low-cost Architectural CAD program. Includes 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and photorealistic rendering and animation. DataCAD's built-in FrameIt utility automates 3D framing for floors, walls and roofs.

• Eagle Point Software- ArchPro, SolidBuilder

  ArchPro is a stand alone Architectural CAD program. SolidBuilder is an AutoCAD add-on. SolidBuilder (Stand Alone) is a wood frame and home construction product that helps you create the 3-D model, and then it automatically does the framing for you. Generate cutting and layout lists, bill of materials and quantity takeoff. ArchPro (AutoCAD) is an architectural module.

• Informatix Inc. - MicroGDS

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program. Multi-user Computer Aided Design with full 3D color rendering.

• Graphisoft Inc.- ArchiCAD

  Graphsoft, the maker of ArchiCAD, is a Hungarian Company. ArchiCAD is a stand alone Arichtectural CAD program.

• Intergraph - Project Architect

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program. Project Architect offers the following capabilities: Floor plans with parametric components. Dynamic and associative modifications. Libraries of 2D/3D furniture, fixtures, and symbols. Parametric and code-compliant stairs. Reflected ceiling plans. Material-dependent wall and column patterning. Customizable element annotation. Semi-automatic section line dimensioning. Comprehensive schedules. Quantity takeoff . Automated generation of sections and elevations. Automated generation of 3D models. Roof design.

• Nemetschek Systems Inc. - AllPlan

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program. Software is Web-Enabled and Features Sketching - Design & Drafting - Modeling - Rendering - Animation - Quantities - Symbols. Nemetschek Systems, Inc. is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nemetschek Programmsystem GmbH, Munich, Germany and is responsible for selling and supporting Nemetschek software in North America.

• Sigma Design International - ARRIS

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program.

• SoftCAD International - ArchiTECH.PC

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program including 2D and 3D applications, Terrain modeling, Walk-through, Photo-Realism with Texture, Stereo Views, Bill of Materials...

• SoftPlan Systems Inc. - SoftPlan

  Stand alone Architectural CAD program. SoftPlan is a residential design software. Using the information created by the user in floor plans and roof plan, SoftPlan automatically generates: elevations, cross-sections, 3D-perspectives and a material take-off.

• Visio - ArchT

  ArchT architectural software, now from Visio Corporation, is the result of partnering with individuals and firms the world over to create powerful, easy-to-use yet affordable architectural software for IntelliCAD 98 by Visio and AutoCAD Release 14.

General CAD Companies:

• Autodesk Inc. - AutoCAD, 3D StudioMax

  Leading supplier of computer-aided design and desktop multimedia software. At the heart of Autodesk's product family is AutoCAD.

• Visio - IntelliCAD 98, ArchT

  IntelliCAD's native file format is .DWG, so when you open an existing Autodesk AutoCAD file (V2.5 through R14.01) there's no file conversion and no data loss. IntelliCAD also provides a high degree of compatibility with the AutoCAD command set, as well as AutoLISP and ADS.

• Furukawa Information Technologies, Inc- CADVANCE

  CADVANCE Version 99 is a full 32-bit application for architectural design with many customization options, true 3D and complete integration of CAD with Windows. Known for its speed, ease-of-use, and short learning curve, this tool is used by architects, engineers, designers, business professionals and facility managers.

• Ashlar Inc. - Vellum

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