Graphisoft Brings ArchiCAD STAR (T) Edition 2012

Graphisoft has released ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, the latest addition to its entry-level Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution.

The edition is based on the robust BIM technology of ArchiCAD 15, but with a feature set and price tailored to the needs of small architectural practices, home builders and building contractors, a company release said.

ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 contains all the tools necessary to create the BIM model from which the entire architectural documentation and the list of materials can be derived. Also, it offers the full benefits of the intelligent GDL object technology of ArchiCAD. The new release introduces functions to STAR (T) Edition users including:

• Intelligent Element Connections – automatic connections between building structures and elements to help the creation and maintenance of the BIM model while preserving the flexibility architects need.

• 3D Design Space - 3D guidelines and editing planes to help the creation of the BIM model in the natural 3D environment including axonometric and perspective views.

• Latest DWG - DXF file exchange capabilities with the 3rd party applications of consultants.

An English version of STAR (T) Edition 2012 together with the German and Austrian versions is available BIM users.

About GRAPHISOFT

GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution with ArchiCAD®, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as the revolutionary GRAPHISOFT BIM Server™, the world’s first real-time BIM collaboration environment, and the GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner™, the world's first fully integrated building energy modeling application. GRAPHISOFT’s innovative solutions have fundamentally changed the way architects around the world design and collaborate. GRAPHISOFT® has been part of the Nemetschek Group, since its acquisition in 2007.