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This review looks at the recently released version 7 of Solibri Model Checker, a model-checking tool that allows BIM models to be checked for potential problems, conflicts, or design code violations, with additional capabilities for visualization, walkthrough, interference detection, and model comparison. The enhancements in the new release include significant updates to its already user-friendly interface, new capabilities for the BIM QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) process and workflow, as well as improvements in processing power and performance.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/SolibriModelCheckerv7.html
This review takes a detailed look at the new release of Graphisoft’s BIM application for architectural design, which is focused on the theme of “design freedom” and has new tools and features that greatly expand ArchiCAD’s ability to model freeform buildings while still retaining the BIM nature of the model. These include a brand-new Shell tool that is capable of modeling a broad spectrum of forms, a revamped Roof tool that allows quick modeling of complex roofs, and several interface enhancements that make 3D modeling easier and more accurate.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/ArchiCAD15.html
This review takes a detailed look at the enhancements in the latest release of Revit Architecture, including its support for point clouds to facilitate modeling of renovation and retrofit projects, the ability to divide a building element into parts reflecting how that element will be constructed, the ability to group elements into assemblies and create sheets of the different assembly views, improved worksharing display that uses color-coding to provide greater visibility into element ownership and status, and several additional improvements to its visualization, user interface, DWG export, and dimensions capabilities.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/RevitArch2012.html
This review explores and compares the latest versions of the two most commonly used electronic publishing solutions in the AEC industry, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam PDF Revu, both of which include capabilities to create, modify, and markup PDF documents and drawings, conduct collaborative online reviews, and include 3D PDF support.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/Acrobat10-Revu9.html
This review takes a detailed look at the BIM capabilities of Vectorworks Architect, a relatively late entrant into the field of architectural BIM applications, and explores if it is indeed possible to create a full-fledged BIM model with it. With advanced 3D modeling, rendering, and documentation capabilities, a price that is almost half of that of other BIM applications, cross-platform capability, and strong IFC support, Vectorworks Architect has a lot to recommend it, even if it does not have all the bells and whistles of more established BIM solutions.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/VectorworksArchitect2011.html
This review takes an indepth look at the recently released Eighth Edition of Newforma’s PIM (project information management) solution, which finally includes the long-sought BIM integration that can potentially revolutionize how BIM is managed and deployed in the AEC industry. In addition to the BIM integration enabled by a Revit add-in, the new release includes additional add-ins for contract management and mobile access, along with several enhancements to the core application, Newforma Project Center.
URL: http://www.aecbytes.com/review/2011/NewformaProjectCenter8.html
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