Productivity Tools for ArchiCAD

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Productivity Tools for ArchiCAD
Productivity Tools
for ArchiCAD
Graphisoft
Visit the Graphisoft website at http://www.graphisoft.com for local distributor and product
availability information.
Productivity Tools for ArchiCAD
Copyright © 2001 by Graphisoft, all rights reserved. Reproduction, paraphrasing or translation
without express prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
Issue 2001/1
Trademarks
ArchiCAD is a registered trademark and PlotMaker, GDL and StairMaker are trademarks of Graphisoft.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contents
Contents
Architectural Tools
ArchiDesigner Openings _____________________________________________________
ArchiForma _________________________________________________________________
ArchiGlazing ________________________________________________________________
ArchiRuler __________________________________________________________________
GDL Toolbox ________________________________________________________________
RoofMaker 2.1 ______________________________________________________________
ZOOM GDL __________________________________________________________________
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Visualization
ArchiFaçade _________________________________________________________________ 8
Art•lantis Render 4 for ArchiCAD ____________________________________________ 9
NCS Palette _________________________________________________________________ 10
Piranesi 2 __________________________________________________________________ 11
Terrain Modeling
ArchiSITE 6.5 ______________________________________________________________ 12
ArchiTerra _________________________________________________________________ 13
Civil Engineering
ArchiFEM __________________________________________________________________ 14
AxisVM 6.0 _________________________________________________________________ 15
Reinforcement _____________________________________________________________ 16
Libraries
Architectural Accessories ___________________________________________________ 17
Art•lantis Shaders __________________________________________________________ 18
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Contents
Construction Equipment ____________________________________________________
The Furniture of Alvar Aalto ________________________________________________
The Furniture of Gerrit Rietveld _____________________________________________
Garden Works ______________________________________________________________
Hoshino Residential Library ________________________________________________
LampWorld ________________________________________________________________
M. A. D. Design _____________________________________________________________
Office & Business Library ___________________________________________________
People & More _____________________________________________________________
Street and Traffic ___________________________________________________________
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Handbooks
ArchiCAD Training Guide ___________________________________________________
Object Making with ArchiCAD _______________________________________________
Project Framework _________________________________________________________
Step by Step Tutorial for ArchiCAD __________________________________________
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Technology Providers
GDL Object Technology _____________________________________________________ 33
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Productivity Tools for ArchiCAD
Introduction
About Productivity Tools
This book is a catalog of the software programs, utilities, add-ons,
libraries and books available for helping you work with ArchiCAD.
They address specific areas of professional interest and will take
you further than the standard software package in directions that
may be of special importance for many, if not all, ArchiCAD users.
If you need to create a photorealistic presentation that goes
beyond the possibilities of ArchiCAD's built-in rendering engine; if
you need special tailor-made parametric library parts that are more
fully developed than those of the standard ArchiCAD library; if you
need to create modern shapes that are difficult to achieve with the
elements of the ArchiCAD Toolbox or if you wish to know more
about recommended working methods, browse through this
catalog, Graphisoft and its partners are sure to offer a solution for
you.
Some of the entries in this catalog are available from your regular
ArchiCAD dealer, while others are sold directly by their
manufacturer or through a dedicated distribution channel
(possibly e-commerce). Before ordering a product, please read
carefully the reseller and support information.
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Introduction
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Architectural Tools
ArchiDesigner Openings
Professional Parametric Window and Door Design Tool
ArchiDesigner Openings, developed by Stable Technologies Limited, allows
ArchiCAD users to design, detail and document windows and doors quickly
and easily in a familiar ArchiCAD environment. Users can:
- create parametric custom shape windows and doors quickly and easily
directly from the ArchiCAD floor plan
- design windows and doors with detailed frames for wooden, metal and
plastic constructions for up to three levels of scale
- access a comprehensive parametric library of door and window panel
styles
- define opening operations of individual panels, These are reflected in the
symbol and construction details
- display annotation markers in all ArchiCAD 2D and 3D views
- easily attach window and door specification and installation notes for lists
and schedules
- employ automatic cavity wall closures
- easily modify all created windows and doors once placed in ArchiCAD
Trial version available on CD or from www.archidesigner.com
Reseller Contacts:
Support:
www.add-onstore.com
www.objectsonline.com
e-mail: sales@add-onstore.com
Phone: +44 1223 290077
Fax: +44 1223 290075
Stable Technologies Limited
The Stables Acre Road
Carlton Newmarket
Suffolk CB8 9LF, UK
e-mail: support@stabletech.com
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Architectural Tools
ArchiForma
The First ArchiCAD Plug-In for Creating Objects
ArchiForma is an extension that uses API (Application Programming Interface)
technology to add new functions to ArchiCAD.
This Plug-in was designed and developed to allow ArchiCAD users to create a
limitless array of shapes without having to program in GDL.
Designers often need to create complex shapes that can represent architectural
details in 3D, along with furnishings or other volumes and surfaces that are not
easy to achieve with the basic graphic elements contained in ArchiCAD’s
toolbox. With ArchiForma, ArchiCAD users are given a new series of basic
graphic elements, commands and functions specifically devised for solving this
problem. Users can therefore choose to process the project in an even more
personalised and detailed way.
You can save objects created with ArchiForma as library elements and reuse
them for future projects.
The ArchiForma tool is ideal for:
- Creating architectural details
- Reconstructing furnishings
- Managing volumes of complex shape
Ordering and Support:
Cigraph S.r.l.
Via Orsato, 38 Marghera 30175 VE
Phone: +39 41 932 388
e-mail: home@cigraph.com
www.cigraph.it
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Architectural Tools
ArchiGlazing
Creation of Windows, Doors and Glass Structures
ArchiGlazing 1.0, a new Add-On for ArchiCAD enables architects to design and
include in their plans broad range of window styles.The parametric quality of
the window objects supplied with the standard ArchiCAD library also allows
the definition of individual types of glass structures. ArchiGlazing was
developed to fulfill special needs, such as to create glass structures of very
sophisticated geometry. ArchiGlazing 1.0 is available for both the MacOS and
Windows and is compatible with ArchiCAD 6.5 and 7.0.
- Vertical glass structure tool:
creates vertical glass
structures along lines,line
combinations or closed
contours.
- Slanted glass structure tool:
creates slanted glass
structures along lines,line
combinations, closed
contours and in roof panes.
- Sketch window tool: creates
windows, doors or
freestanding glass structures
from draft sketches;positions
corner glass structures
automatically.
- Conic glass structure tool:
creates conical glass structures
along arcs,circles,on circular
ceiling apertures and walls.
- Shed glass structure tool: creates
shed glass structures on
rectangular line contours,walls
or ceiling apertures.
- Conservatory tool:
creates conservatories using
lines and line wall combinations.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide.
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Architectural Tools
ArchiRuler
The First ArchiCAD Plug-In for 2D Drawing
ArchiRuler is a new extension for 2D drawing which, by using API technology,
adds new functions to ArchiCAD.
This plug-in lets you enrich drawings with greater ease, incorporating twodimensional graphic information which will help you, for example, to produce
design details and working drawings for use on the construction site.
The tool palette includes tools and functions that provide unbeatable
productivity incredibly quickly, to boost the user’s communication within the
project.
ArchiRuler manages:
- two types of primitives: arcs/circles and lines, and all variations of these
(polyarc, polyline, multi-arc, multi-polyarc, multi-line and multi-polyline);
- a new series of snap-tos at significant points;
- the procedure for managing polylines, enabling other CAD drawings to be
acquired more simply, reducing processing times;
- the “Inspector” instrument, which lets you view all the geometrical and
quantitative information on the drawing elements.
With ArchiRuler, you can:
- draw with more powerful and refined 2D tools
- obtain detailed drawings for use on the construction site
- manage work more flexibly
Ordering and Support:
Cigraph S.r.l.
Via Orsato, 38 Marghera 30175 VE, Italy
Phone: +39 41 932 388
e-mail: home@cigraph.com
www.cigraph.it
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Architectural Tools
GDL Toolbox
The Interactive GDL Editor Working within ArchiCAD
GDL Toolbox is a professional graphical editor, integrated into ArchiCAD
Windows/Macintosh versions. With the GDL Toolbox, you can create library
parts and special geometrical forms in the well- known ArchiCAD workspace.
Main features:
Simple 3D elements • Complex bodies and surfaces • 3D Text applied to
planes, cylinders, spheres • Cutting elements with planes • Transformations in
the 3D space, rotation, mirroring • 3D editing functions • Creating and
modifying elements graphically • Creating and modifying elements
numerically • Intelligent nodes - “z” magnet • Definition of curved segments •
Saving and loading standard Object type library parts
Fitting GDL into ArchiCAD is a problem ArchiCAD users have long been
waiting for a solution. GDL Toolbox is that solution. It offers an easy to use
graphical solution for generating, editing transforming and converting basic
and complex geometrical elements within the familiar ArchiCAD environment.
Visit the GDL Toolbox homepage for more information, free demo
programmes, and on-line tutorial at www.gdltoolbox.com
Available from:
The AddOnstore: www.add-onstore.com
Objects Online: www.objectsonline.com
A-Null GmbH: www.a-null.com
Developer, Publisher and Support:
Archi-data Ltd.
1022 Budapest, Tapolcsányi u. 2., Hungary
e-mail: mail@archidata.hu
www.archidata.hu
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Architectural Tools
RoofMaker 2.1
Quick and Easy Professional Roof Constructions
RoofMaker is an efficient tool for designing and modeling roof constructions in
ArchiCAD. The main feature of RoofMaker is that it automates the process of
designing a fully detailed roof.
A RoofMaker roof is made up of a number of separate elements such as rafters,
purlins, and trimmers. If you require, you can change the shape, size, and
position of each element. These individual elements are GDL Objects, which
can be conveniently edited like any other ArchiCAD library parametric object.
The RoofMaker elements you select
for your roof are placed
automatically in the ArchiCAD roof
solid according to the settings you
choose.
With RoofMaker, roof constructions
can be modeled more easily and
quickly by using RoofMaker’s own
toolbox. The enhanced Wizard
function makes it possible to set
your priorities using more details,
and the program applies US
specific rafter fitting.
RoofMaker is available for both MacOS and Windows on a CD with electronic
HTML documentation.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by Graphisoft.
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Architectural Tools
ZOOM GDL
Object Modeler
Introducing an efficient and powerful solution for modeling 3D GDL objects.
Developed by Abvent, creator of the popular rendering software Art•lantis
Render for ArchiCAD, ZOOM GDL is the perfect object modeler for ArchiCAD
users. With the speed, simplicity and flexibility of Art•lantis, and an interface
similar to ArchiCAD, ZOOM GDL extends the potential of GDL to novice object
creators and expands the tools available to experts. At the heart of ArchiCAD's
richness, Graphisoft's object description language, GDL, is parametric,
programmable and structured. All ArchiCAD users can benefit from creating
custom objects to meet the specific needs of their projects. ZOOM GDL is
appropriate for all types of projects, including contemporary designs and
renovation. Interior designers can also benefit greatly from the increased
flexibility that comes with 3D modeling.
Ordering and Support:
Abvent SA
17 Boulevard Henri IV, 75004 Paris, France
Phone: (33) 1 53 01 05 05
Fax: (33) 1 53 01 05 00
e-mail: sales@abvent.fr
www.abvent.com
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Visualization
ArchiFaçade
Straightening Photographic Images
ArchiFaçade is a simple yet powerful program that lets you transform a
perspective distorted image an image of the building with a measurable façade.
It is based on the principles of projective geometry: through the appropriate
mathematical transformations, the points that make up animage deformed by
perspective, are edited until the image appears straight.
To use ArchiFaçade, all you need are the real co-ordinates – those measured on
the actual site – of just four points of the façade. The program automatically
applies the same transformation to all points of the photograph.
The resulting image is of a façade-measured point by point.
In addition, ArchiFaçade allows you to convert a photograph of a building or
any other image into an ArchiCAD library element; this means that you can
then insert it in a three-dimensional view to create a silhouette effect within the
ArchiCAD photo rendering.
Use ArchiFaçade to:
- straighten angled photographs;
- obtain a graphical representation of a façade’s relief;
- create silhouettes to simulate architecture, or recreate an existing
architectural scene.
Ordering and Support
Cigraph S.r.l.
Via Orsato, 38 Marghera 30175 VE, Italy
Phone: +39 41 932 388
e-mail: home@cigraph.com
www.cigraph.it
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Visualization
Art•lantis Render 4 for ArchiCAD
The Easiest and Fastest Way to PhotoRealistic Presentations
Equipped with an exceptionally simple and intuitive interface and powered by
the most advanced technologies, Art•lantis is the rendering solution of choice
for thousands of ArchiCAD sers worldwide.Its user-friendliness and efficiency,
together with a solid technological performance,ensures the astounding quality
of its rendered images. And with its brand-new rendering engine, utilizing
Mart™ technology, Art•lantis4 for ArchiCAD reaches an unprecedented level of
speed.
Art•lantis4 for ArchiCAD allows users to interactively select finishes, apply
them to any object in three-dimensional space,and quickly create highdefinition renderings,virtual reality scenes and animated scenes. It imports
ArchiCAD files as well as most common CAD formats including DXF, DWG,
QuickDraw 3D, 3D Studio, ElectricImage, VRML and RIB. This major upgrade,
which adds powerful new functionality and optimizes all existing Art•lantis
features, promises to bring about a second revolution in the use of 3D in
design. Art•lantis4 for ArchiCAD is seamlessly integrated into the ArchiCAD
workflow, providing the optimal solution for professional rendering tasks.
Art•lantis4 for ArchiCAD is available for both the Windows and Macintosh
operating systems.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by ABVENT SA.
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Visualization
NCS Palette
NCS - The International Language for Color Communication.
Natural Color System® is now available as an add-on for ArchiCAD. With this
tool you will get full access to the 1 750 standard NCS colours in your
application. You can do color design and
documentation throughout the process with
NCS.
NCS Palette - ArchiCAD makes it easy to
select any NCS color for your project and
converts any color to the nearest NCS
standard notation. It is fully integrated within
ArchiCAD and works with Windows and
MacOS. Naturally it comes with a detailed
explanation of NCS. The NCS Palette ArchiCAD software enables you to achieve
far more with color, far more easily.
Ordering Information:
Find and contact your nearest
NCS Color Center at the
NCS homepage (www.ncscolor.com).
Support:
Scandinavian Color Institute AB
Igeldammsgatan 30
SE- 100 28 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +47 (0)8 617 47 00
Fax: +47 (0)8 617 47 47
e-mail: info@ncscolor.com
www.ncscolor.com
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Visualization
Piranesi 2
Painting in 3D
Piranesi uses patented technology to rapidly and easily produce exhibition
quality images of your Archicad models. Its innovative approach, which
combines the intelligence of 3D modeling with the direct control, interactivity,
and representational freedom of a painting program, has received worldwide
awards and recognition.
Key user benefits are:
- Very fast development of
exhibition quality images
- A wide range of photorealistic and
non-photorealistic effects
- Relatively simple models and
lighting can be used, since Piranesi
permits fill-in later.
Piranesi technology is based on the Epix
file format, in which every pixel has a
depth and material value as well as a
colour. Epix files can be produced directly
from ArchiCAD, or from popular specialist
renderers such as Art•lantis, Lightwave,
and 3D Studio Viz/Max.
Ordering and Support:
For a full list of Piranesi distributors, go to
http://www.informatix.co.uk/pir_order.htm
Developer Information:
Informatix Software International Ltd
Daedalus House, Station Road
Cambridge CB1 2RE, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1223 363014
Fax: +44 (0)1223 363015
e-mail: enquiries@informatix.co.uk
www.informatix.co.uk
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Terrain Modeling
ArchiSITE 6.5
Terrain Modeling for Architects
Using ArchiSITE, your ArchiCAD projects can include valuable site work,
landscaping, roads, driveways, retaining walls and building pads. Based on
ArchiCAD’s easy-to-use interface, ArchiSITE can be opened from within
ArchiCAD: there is no need to exit the program. Furthermore, the terrain model
is stored as a library object, thus becoming an integrated part of the ArchiCAD
project that can be modified in ArchiCAD.
ArchiSITE is compatible with all widely used data formats, including DXF, XYZ,
GRD and PNT. ArchiSITE can recognize contour lines, create a 3D model of the
terrain from the data, and display it from any angle as a wireframe mesh or 3D
contour. Available for both Windows and MacOS.
Key features include:
- Build 3D surface models from survey data
- Display plan and 3D views of the site
- Display contours or wireframe mesh and smooth shaded 3D views
- Modify surface directly by adding new points, contour or ridge lines
- Rotate site model in perspective view
- Check and display earth balance while modifying surface
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by PracSYS Kft.
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Terrain Modeling
ArchiTerra
The First ArchiCAD Plug-In for Terrain Modelling
ArchiTerra is an extension that uses API (Application Programming Interface)
technology to add functionality to ArchiCAD.
The ArchiTerra API Plug-In has been conceived and created to solve a
particular problem for ArchiCAD users: the creation and management of
tridimensional land models.
After installation, the ArchiCAD user has at his disposal a new series of
commands and functions for the quick and simple creation of 3D models of the
terrain, and these are totally compatible with ArchiCAD.
ArchiTerra permits the user to import lists of points in TXT or DXF file format
directly into the ArchiCAD plan window, or to create new land models by
means of points and contour curves.
ArchiTerra is an indispensable tool for all ArchiCAD users who need to:
- manage complex land features
- create a more lifelike environment for the project
- control the project’s environmental impact while still in the planning stage.
Ordering and Support:
Cigraph S.r.l.
Via Orsato, 38 Marghera 30175 VE, Italy
Phone: +39 41 932 388
e-mail: home@cigraph.com
www.cigraph.it
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Civil Engineering
ArchiFEM
One Step Ahead...
The FEM Design software package for civil engineers has a high level of
compatibility with ArchiCAD, since it also works with 3 dimensional objects
such as columns, beams, slabs and walls.
The connection software, called ArchiFEM, is free of charge and can be
downloaded from the ArchiCAD or the FEM Design home page.
FEM Design features:
- Easy to learn and fast to work with.
- Advanced CAD tools.
- Connections to architectural and civil engineering software packages
(ArchiCAD, Xsteel, etc.) and to other commonly used Windows programs
like Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Advanced analysis; static analysis (1st and 2nd order theory), stability
analysis, calculation of eigenfrequencies and vibration shapes, seismic
analysis.
- Cracked section analysis; includes cracked R.C. sections in calculation of
deflections.
- Supports design according to Eurocode, German, English, Swedish,
Norwegian, Finnish and Hungarian codes.
- Predefined loads according to national codes.
- Fast calculation engine.
Available modules:
- “Plate”
- “Wall”
- “Plain strain”
- “3D frame”
- “3D surface”
- “3D structure”
- “Section editor”
Ordering and Support:
Skanska IT Solutions Kft
H-1027 Budapest Bem rkp. 33-34, Hungary
Phone: (36-1)-201-93-73
e-mail : andras.szlameniczky@skanskaits.hu
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Civil Engineering
AxisVM 6.0
Finite Element Analysis Software for Structural Engineers
AxisVM was created from the beginning specifically for civil engineering. As a
result, civil engineers and other building professionals benefit from a powerful
and intuitive software tool tailored to their needs.
AxisVM captures the design details
of ArchiCAD through a unique and
powerful data exchange interface
and allows the structural engineer to
quickly build the analysis model.
All of the structural walls, columns,
beams, slabs and roofs are imported
into AxisVM. This geometry allows
fast and accurate modeling, which
is further enhanced by an ArchiCAD
style user interface.
Extensive linear and nonlinear
analyses can be performed as a
result of a comprehensive set of
members and finite elements.
Graphical results and user-defined
reports present details in a colorful
and professional manner.
Since 1991, more than 1,000
engineers in fourteen countries
have used AxisVM in their structural
analysis work.
Ordering and Support:
Inter-CAD Kft.
H-1075 Budapest, Károly krt. 9,
Hungary
Ordering: order@axisvm.com
Support: support@axisvm.com
www.axisvm.com
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Civil Engineering
Reinforcement
Reinforcement Plans Simply and Efficiently
Reinforcement extends ArchiCAD’s
facilities, providing tools to make
production of reinforcement plans
simple and efficient.
Functions:
- Targeted help for common
structural element types:
Slab reinforcement with
custom elements;
Bent reinforcement;
Mesh reinforcement;
Beam reinforcement;
Pillar reinforcement;
Cornice reinforcement;
General reinforcement
- Steel reinforcement listing
- Determination of the geometry
and drawing of steel
reinforcement elements, and
interactive modification
- Three-dimensional display
The Reinforcement Add-On is built into the ArchiCAD menu, and has its own
floating tools window. Its use conforms with ArchiCAD’s intuitive, refined
handling. Its base elements are standard library elements, which are portable
and archivable.
There is a separate apparatus for work on each common structural type, with
full display facilities. For example, when designing slab reinforcement, a single
phase can include entry of the scale and the drawing on the two-axis section of
reinforcement elements, the reinforcement design and the text markings.
Ordering and Support:
Archimage Plusz Kft
H-1034 Budapest, Bécsi út 126-128, Hungary
Phone: 36-1-453-0323
Fax: 36-1-453-0342
e-mail: archi.mage@mail.matav.hu
www.archimage.hu
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Libraries
Architectural Accessories
Library Parts for Building Exteriors
Add interesting details to your building exteriors with the Architectural
Accessories library.
This library contains about
90 ArchiCAD Library Parts:
fences, curtains, blinds,
gutters, rails, balusters,
chimney caps, flower
holders, and also essential
geometrical elements.
This practice-oriented
collection includes ready
to print Quick Reference
files in PlotMaker and PDF
formats, as well as other
ArchiCAD related
examples (PlotMaker
layouts, photo-renderings,
QuickTime VR movies).
The hybrid CD-ROM is for
both MacOS and
Windows-based
computers.
Available from ArchiCAD
resellers worldwide.
Developed by Graphisoft
CAD Studio.
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Libraries
Art•lantis Shaders
Additional Texture Libraries for Art•lantis
The Art•lantis Shader Collection consists of 7 CD-ROMs with textures that offer
a multitude of material effects to achieve photorealisitc images. This
comprehensive collection of Shaders was specifically created for Art•lantis
Render. Each contains over 100 different Shaders and offers a full range of
textures and materials to complement the standard Art•lantis library.
Volume 1 - interior materials and textures
Volume 2 - images and textures for exterior surfaces
Volume 3 - a wide selection of woods, from the exotic to the more common
Volume 4 - bricks of different sizes and shapes, leaves, shrubbery, flowers and
trees
Volume 5 - wall coatings
Volume 6 - decorative and high-pressure laminates, board panels and
composites
Volume 7 - carpeting
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Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by ABVENT S.A.
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Libraries
Construction Equipment
Library of Industrial Objects
Construction Equipment Library contains approximately 100 ArchiCAD Library
Parts created using Graphisoft’s GDL (Geometric Description Language)
technology.
The library covers a wide range of object types including electrical, excavation,
concrete equipment, industrial safety symbols, and many others for use in your
plans.
Self-running movies introduce you to the
content of the CD. QuickTime for Windows is
required to view the QuickTime Movie
samples on this CD ROM.
GDL Object Explorer is provided to help you
browse the folders and easily view GDL
objects without having to install the entire
library. To use the Explorer, click the
GDLExplorer.exe icon.
ArchiCAD Demo version with example files
and slide shows (both in QuickTime and AVI
format) is also included.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide.
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Libraries
The Furniture of Alvar Aalto
Furniture Design Series
Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto (1898-1976) was one of the first
major architects of the modern movement to emerge from
Scandinavia, and he remains one of the most individual
and poetic masters of functionalism in the architecture of
our time. Since 1930 he has become widely known
outside his native Finland for, in particular, his imaginative
use of his country’s traditional building material, and for
his post-war planning and reconstruction. It has been said
that
Alvar Aalto’s furniture designs evolved in connection with his architectural
projects, deriving from his desire for a comprehensive design, conceived as a
total concept from the townscape to the doorknob.
Alvar Aalto’s furniture designs are now available as ArchiCAD library parts.
Chairs, tables, armchairs, trolleys and sofas are also part of a detailed
multimedia presentation (including QuickTime VR) intended to introduce Alvar
Aalto’s work. This hybrid CD-ROM is for Mac and Windows, and includes a
demo version of ArchiCAD.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Created by CraftCAD.
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Libraries
The Furniture of Gerrit Rietveld
Furniture Design Series
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld was a significant European architect
and furniture designer of the early twentieth century. As a
member of the “New Design” school and a representative of
“Cubism” and “New Functionalism,” he reduced his art to
the basics with the use of primary colors, straight lines and
angles. Rietveld designed simple furniture out of cheap,
standardized materials which made them fit easily into futuristic architectural
environments. They were starkly new in terms of construction in techniques.
Rietveld’s main goal was to combine basic shapes and forms with specific
functions and choice of materials, so that the finished product represented
complete harmony.
The well-known furniture designs of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld are now available
as parametric library objects, including chairs, tables and lamps. These objects
are provided to raise the quality of illustrated environments.
The hybrid CD-ROM is usable on Mac and PC, and includes library parts and a
multimedia presentation featuring the objects and celebrating Rietveld’s art.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Created by LaserCAD.
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Libraries
Garden Works
Photorealistic Environment Library
Garden Works is an ArchiCAD library that contains two different parts with
more than 90 objects: ArchiBAM and Garden Library.
With ArchiBAM, more than 40 complex, realistic looking trees are provided in
simple 3D models. Three different versions are offered:
- ArchiBAM 3D - natural looking three
dimensional models of different trees
- PictBox BAM - pictures of trees to be
used in photo-rendered images
- Simple BAM - simple, stylized three
dimensional models of trees for mass
models
ArchiBAM and PictBox BAM use individual
picture data for creating photo-realistic
images.
Garden Library has more than 50 library parts: furniture made of wood and
iron, fireplaces and equipment for your garden, playground and swimming
accessories, swimming pools, and special outdoor standing and wall lights. All
library parts are fully parametric. All of these elements include a material
definition, allowing you to use different textures for each element.
The CD-ROM is playable on both Windows and MacOS. Ready-to- print quick
reference files in PDF format are included.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Created by A-Null and CADLine.
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Libraries
Hoshino Residential Library
Interior and Exterior Objects
Hoshino Residential Library is a significant ArchiCAD library for furnishing your
interiors and adding fascinating details to your building exteriors.
All library parts are fully parametric. All of these elements include a material
definition, allowing you to use different textures for each element.
Hoshino Residential Library contains more
than 150 ArchiCAD Library Parts including
bathroom equipment, electric appliances,
fences, trees, special furniture for the
living room and the kitchen, special lamps
and chandeliers, and roof accessories.
Hoshino Residential Library offers easy-toplace, pre-arranged assemblages as well.
The CD-ROM is playable on both
Windows and MacOS-based computes.
Ready-to-print quick reference files in PDF
format are included.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by CAD Support
Hoshino Co.
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Libraries
LampWorld
Light Source Library for ArchiCAD
The LampWorld CD contains more than 110 lamps as ArchiCAD library parts.
All lamps are fully parametric and easy to set up for photo-rendering images.
The lamps are organized in nine categories:
- Exterior
- Bracket
- Stand
- Ceiling
- Spot Light
- Down Light
- Neon
- Designer
- Japanese style
A wide range of styles and types is covered
within these categories. Some lamps of similar
design form sets
LampWorld is available on a hybrid CD-ROM
(Windows and Mac). Picture examples for
presentations and a Reference Guide in HTML
format are included on the CD.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide.
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Libraries
M. A. D. Design
Interior and Kitchen Design Library
M.A.D. Design is an essential tool for interior and kitchen designers who want
to make their presentations easier.
The CD-ROM includes the European Kitchen Collection, consisting of 50
objects for European style kitchen design and presentation rendering.
The Modern Decor Collection contains 47 objects such as
lamps, dishes, computer, TVs, etc., while Shapes consists
of 15 basic forms, suitable for detailing, massing studies
and sketching.
All objects are three-dimensional and
fully parametric.
This CD-ROM for MacOS and Windows based computers
comes complete with ready to print Quick Reference files in
ArchiCAD and PDF formats.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by
M. A. D. Oy.
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Libraries
Office & Business Library
Furniture and Furnishing Library
The 300 plus elements of the Office and Business Library assist in the design of
office spaces and other business-related projects.
The library covers a wide range of object types including office furnishings and
equipment, restaurant furniture, light sources, pictures and backgrounds.
All elements of the library are fully parametric.
The product is available on a hybrid CD-ROM, containing an ArchiCAD demo
version, VR movies and examples for presentation. Ready to print quick
reference files in PDF format are included.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by Studio ARKADA
and Optonet Bt.
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Libraries
People & More
Library of Human Figures and Outdoor Elements
This collection includes 200 ArchiCAD Library Parts including human figures,
wild and house animals, trees, flowers, cars, trucks, boats, cycles, airplanes and
more.
Every single object is highly
parametric. These elements will
add realism to your 3D
visualizations.
This hybrid CD-ROM is for both
Mac and Windows. Ready-to-print
Quick Reference files in ArchiCAD
format included.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers
worldwide. Developed by
Maccady.
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Libraries
Street and Traffic
Library of Vehicles and Road Signs
The Street and Traffic Library allows you to create detailed images of
streetscapes, urban squares or traffic junctions. With over 200 library objects vehicles, roadsigns, barriers, phone booths, playground equipment and much
more. Common roadsigns including warning service and parametric
destination signs.
The CD-ROM Includes a copy of GDL Object Explorer (Windows only), a
standalone application allowing you to view GDL Objects and to save them in
a variety of formats, without having to install ArchiCAD. It also includes
reference guide files in HTML format, movies and many sample images.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide. Developed by Optonet Bt.
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Handbooks
ArchiCAD Training Guide
By Lubomir Kulisev
The ArchiCAD Training Guide is designed primarily for use in large group
training environments - such as universities and trade schools. But it is also
suitable for use by smaller training groups and those undertaking selfinstruction.
The Training Guide presents a rational method of working with ArchiCAD. The
26 step-by-step exercises will familiarize the student with the capabilities of
ArchiCAD. After learning some of the basic techniques, the student will begin
to work independently on the "Practice house" project, which will be drawn
from the first wall input through to the PlotMaker layout.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide and from www.amazon.com.
Conceived written and illustrated by Atelier Kulisev, Vienna, Austria. Published
by Graphisoft.
ISBN 963 00 4795 0
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Handbooks
Object Making with ArchiCAD
By David Nicholson-Cole
Written by leading GDL expert David Nicholson-Cole, Object Making with
ArchiCAD is designed to help users get more enjoyment and productivity from
ArchiCAD. This volume offers an easy-to-follow route that leads from tool
using to object making with Graphisoft’s Geometric Description Language
(GDL). This opens up a new world of opportunity for each user as they find
practical uses for GDL and realize that it is easier than they thought. Before you
know it, you, too, will be able to tackle GDL.
David Nicholson-Cole is an
architect and teaches at
Nottingham University in the
UK. He has been an evangelist
for GDL and a busy producer of
GDL objects since discovering
the power (and the pleasure) of
GDL. He is the author of the
GDL Cookbook, which logically
follows after this book.
Available from ArchiCAD
resellers worldwide and from
www.amazon.com.
ISBN 963 00 3726 2
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Handbooks
Project Framework
By Bill Rattenbury
The ArchiCAD Project Framework provides a documented structure to be used
mainly by new users of ArchiCAD, to guide them through the design and
documentation of a building.
The emphasis of the Framework is on simple concepts and methods to
organize an ArchiCAD Project, from the construction of the model to the
production of construction documents.
The document is accompanied by Tip Sheets and ArchiCAD reference projects
and includes a CD-ROM.
Available through ArchiCAD resellers worldwide and from www.amazon.com.
Developed by Bill Rattenbury in cooperation with CADImage Solutions.
ISBN 963 00 4605 9
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Handbooks
Step by Step Tutorial for ArchiCAD
By Thomas M. Simmons
The ArchiCAD Step by Step Tutorial was developed and used with the
ArchiCAD training course at the San Francisco Institute of Architects. CD-ROM
included.
Thomas M. Simmons spent seven years as an architect and served as the
director of design technology for Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and Davis
Architects, an award-winning and internationally acclaimed architecture firm,
before starting his company. While at EHDD Architects, he was instrumental in
integrating and managing ArchiCAD on projects ranging from single-family
houses, commercial buildings, libraries and aquariums.
Simmons received a Master of Architecture degree from the University of
California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from
Texas A & M University. He has been a speaker on a variety of subjects
including Beginning to Advanced ArchiCAD, Architectural Multimedia,
QuickTime VR and Architectural Visualization. He spoke at the A/E/C Systems
1999 Convention in Los Angeles and at Apple Computer on QuickTime VR
Technology.
Available from ArchiCAD resellers worldwide and from www.amazon.com.
ISBN 963 00 4068 9 (version 6.5)
ISBN 963 00 6850 8 (version 7.0, available from June 2001)
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Technology Providers
GDL Object Technology
Enhancing the information process in the building industry
As the infrastructure for digital communication rapidly grows, the demands are
higher on intelligent 3D formats and catalogues for describing building
components. GDL Technology is well positioned to satisfy these demands
because of its unique technology.
In order to make full use of this tremendous opportunity, Graphisoft has
established a dedicated company totally focused on this new marketplace,
which will work with building component manufacturers, on-line and off-line
publishers and business software developers.
Our initial product line consists of GDL Object
Explorer, GDL Object Web Plug-in, GDL Object
Adapter and the GDL Object Publisher and
GDL SalesCAD. These GDL Object Tools offer a
powerful delivery environment for GDL
product catalogues and will be further
enhanced and made available for a broader
range of clients.
GDL Technology also provides services in information design and GDL
catalogue creation for partners and manufacturers of building components.
For more information about our technology, tools and services, visit our
corporate website at www.gdltechnology.com. To view examples and freely
downloading GDL objects from building component manufacturers, visit
www.gdlcentral.com.
Information:
GDL Technology Services Ltd.
H-1031 Budapest, Graphisoft Park 1
Hungary
Phone: +36 1 437 3200
Fax: +36 1 437 3099
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