Yet in order to open and work on your projects you must have an active Subscription. You can turn your subscription on and off as needed. With the new Subscription offering the up front cost is less but the long-term cost can be greater. Over the long haul, purchasing the software is also less expensive. You decide if you want you want a service agreement or when you want to upgrade. While owning ARCHICAD is a bigger expense up front, there is a peace of mind that comes with the fact that you own your software, forever. There are a few things to consider when deciding if you’d prefer to own or subscribe to ARCHICAD. If you are a sole practitioner or home builder, the Solo edition of ARCHICAD may be all you need. If high end rendering is the only capability that you’d miss from the full version, you can always look to Artlantis or other rendering software for this feature.ĪRCHICAD is appropriate for all project types from residential to complex commercial, hospitals, schools or any other project type. ARCHICAD includes the Cinerender engine which provides full light simulation with better quality renderings Solo’s renderings are a bit more muted. ARCHICAD Solo can view x-refs but not create or change them.īoth versions of ARCHICAD include the ability to render. ARCHICAD also includes the ability to manage x-referencing of DWG/Autocad files as well as hotlink ARCHICAD models. If you are working with teams, ARCHICAD is definitely the best option as it has a robust Teamwork tool and BIM Server options that make working together seamless. The biggest difference between ARCHICAD and ARCHICAD Solo is the Teamwork functionality.
Will you collaborate with other firms or teams using ARCHICAD?.Are you part of a team or are you a sole practitioner?.When deciding whether ARCHICAD or ARCHICAD Solo is right for your firm, it’s important to take a few things into consideration.
Which version of ARCHICAD is right for you? What type of license do you prefer? To determine the best option for your firm, there are two primary decisions to make. Now you can purchase or subscribe to ARCHICAD or manage a combination of the two. With Graphisoft’s newest subscription offering, firms have the ultimate flexibility. Over the years the type of licensing has also evolved. From design through documentation, ARCHICAD is an amazing tool for projects ranging from residential remodels to skyscrapers. In developing ARCHICAD Graphisoft has always taken into account the many facets of architecture. The projects you work on, the size of your practice, the type of clients you work for these and many other factors determine how you approach design and what tools you will use. One thing is for certain – no two architecture firms are alike.
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