IDEA Architectural
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IDEA Architectural is a BIM
CAD
software for architects and designers, built on top of IntelliCAD
by 4M Software company. IDEA BIM structure, provides a smart model shaping and high design accuracy, directly applied to the real 3D building model. All the building elements (i.e. walls, openings, slabs, beams, roofs, stairs etc) are intelligent objects carrying their own attributes. They can be freely reshaped through parametric dialogs and expert algorithms, therefore providing a user-friendly modeling environment. Architectural design is further facilitated by high-quality photorealism, smooth 3D/4D walkthrough and other capabilities such as the bill of materials, the smart topographical component, the seamless integration between IDEA and the other vertical software applications of the 4M Building Design Suite (i.e. STRAD Structural and FINE MEP).
Building Information Modeling
Building information modeling is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle.BIM involves representing a design as objects – vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid shapes or void-space oriented , that carry their geometry, relations and attributes...
CAD
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design , also known as computer-aided design and drafting , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer...
software for architects and designers, built on top of IntelliCAD
IntelliCAD
IntelliCAD is a CAD-software programming toolkit and API published by the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium . IntelliCAD aims to emulate the basic interface and functions of AutoCAD. Unlike typical CAD programs, ITC IntelliCAD is not sold directly to end users...
by 4M Software company. IDEA BIM structure, provides a smart model shaping and high design accuracy, directly applied to the real 3D building model. All the building elements (i.e. walls, openings, slabs, beams, roofs, stairs etc) are intelligent objects carrying their own attributes. They can be freely reshaped through parametric dialogs and expert algorithms, therefore providing a user-friendly modeling environment. Architectural design is further facilitated by high-quality photorealism, smooth 3D/4D walkthrough and other capabilities such as the bill of materials, the smart topographical component, the seamless integration between IDEA and the other vertical software applications of the 4M Building Design Suite (i.e. STRAD Structural and FINE MEP).
See also
- Building Information ModelingBuilding Information ModelingBuilding information modeling is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle.BIM involves representing a design as objects – vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid shapes or void-space oriented , that carry their geometry, relations and attributes...
- IntelliCADIntelliCADIntelliCAD is a CAD-software programming toolkit and API published by the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium . IntelliCAD aims to emulate the basic interface and functions of AutoCAD. Unlike typical CAD programs, ITC IntelliCAD is not sold directly to end users...
- FINE MEP
- DWG
- Comparison of CAD, CAM and CAE file viewersComparison of CAD, CAM and CAE file viewersComputer aided design , Computer-aided engineering and Computer-aided manufacturing software produces files in a large variety of formats many of which are extremely complex and poorly supported by other applications...
- Comparison of CAD editors for AEC
External links
- 4M - The manufacturer's website
- The IDEA BIM Architectural - BIM application on top of IntelliCAD
- IntelliCAD success stories by ITC, the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium
- OEM version of IDEA Architectural in France - AECCafe
- Managing BIM Technology in the Building Industry - AECbytes Viewpoint #35: February 12, 2008
- AECbytes Product Review of IDEA : May 20, 2010