ArchiCAD Start Edition

Start your business with a full-fledged Virtual Building solution from a leading global brand for the price of a 2D CAD system! Star(t) Edition will deliver the power of model building to those with a limited budget, and makes a great first CAD system for architects who are starting their career.

Capability Star(t) Edition ArchiCAD 10
Legendary ease of use X X
Support for PC and Mac platforms X X
Create and edit the Virtual Building X X
Layout working drawings linked to the Virtual Building X X
Drawings hot-linked between 3D model and sheet layouts X X
Automatic updating/interaction between plans, sections, elevations or 3D X X
Material lists derived from model X X
Interactive door, window, fixture, finish, etc. schedules X X
Internal rendering engine X X
LightWorks rendering advanced engine with ray tracing   X
Animations and sun studies X X
QuickTime VR X X
OpenGL real-time interactive 3D rendering and visualization X X
Automatic grid drawing ID on sheet layouts   X
Integrated PDF publishing via print driver X
Teamwork multi-user collaboration   X
Hot-linked Modules   X
AutoCAD X-Refs   X
Project Publisher X X
DWG compatibility R12-2000 Through 2006
Project Reviewer-redline markup capabilities   X
Cover fill patterns for slabs, roofs, meshes, zones   X
IFC 2.0 compatibility   X
SketchUp plug-in support   X
Automatic or manual rebuild of sections/elevations auto or unlinked only X
Text editing like in word processor   X
Customizable user profiles and work environment   X
Tech Support limited full
Self-paced training workbooks X X
Reference Guide PDF's on CD Printed and CD
Support for Intel-based MAC's   X
Cost of upgrading to ArchiCAD 10 pay the difference, maintain your investment  
Compatibility between Star(t) Edition and ArchiCAD 10: all projects created with ArchiCAD Star(t) Edition can also be opened in ArchiCAD 10, however AC 10 files cannot be opened in SE.


Price: $1995

For more information or to order, call 714.612.4547 or e-mail caitlin@digitalvis.com.