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GRAPHISOFT North America announces availability of latest BIM technology


BOSTON — GRAPHISOFT has announced the North American version of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2011, the latest release of its entry-level building information modeling (BIM) solution.

The new ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2011 is based on GRAPHISOFT’s ArchiCAD 14 Virtual Building technology, but with a feature set and price tailored to meet the needs of small architectural practices, home builders, and building contractors.

ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2011 enables customers to create a virtual building model and efficiently manage and share all of the project’s data. The software is also able to automatically produce all of a project’s documentation on demand.

Significant new features in the 2011 Edition include:

• Partial Structure Display
• Oriented Views
• Shadows in Open GL
• Refined management of Object Libraries
• Dimension Text prefix/suffix
• Improved handling of Schedules
• Extended options for Doors & Windows
• Ruler
• Direct import of site-survey data
• MEP support
• Streamlined AutoCAD 2010 I/O
• Performance optimizations

“At GRAPHISOFT, we see the value of BIM for anyone involved in the building design and construction process. Whether you’re a small architectural firm or a large firm, GRAPHISOFT offers software to support your needs,” said Steve Benford, managing director, GRAPHISOFT North America. “ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2011 is a great investment for start-ups and smaller organizations looking for a powerful BIM solution at a lower price point.”

For more information, please visit http://www.graphisoftus.com/where_to_buy.php.

 

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