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Architectural CAD
Q. I do residential design in AutoCAD, and I am looking for a program that will let me switch to 3D with ease. I've looked at several packages, but I don't like what I see with regard to sections: I can't see clear details of the connections. Are there any programs that will let me view floor, elevation, and cross-section plans?
A. All 3D architectural CAD programs--ArchiCAD, DataCAD Plus, Arris, Autodesk ArchitecturalDesktop, VectorWorks--essentially do "schematic" 3D design. None win show you real section details automatically. The concept in all these programs is that you zoom into the sections and, using your construction knowledge and the 2D drafting abilities of that CAD software, do those details yourself.
Q. Do you think AutoCAD will be coming to OS X on the Mac?
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- Magazine article from: Cadence August 1, 1999 700+ words
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- Press release article from: M2 Presswire September 18, 2000 700+ words
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- Architectural CAD: A look across the spectrum. (Cover Story).
- Magazine article from: Cadence Khemlani, Lachmi January 1, 2002 700+ words
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 20, 2006 700+ words
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- ArchiCAD 8 Awarded Editor's Choice by Cadence Magazine; -- Virtual Building...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 13, 2002 700+ words
NEWTON, Mass. -- NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphisoft, developer of the virtual building concept, today announced it was honored with CADENCE Magazine's Editor's Choice Award for ArchiCAD(R) 8.0, the Company's model- based design technology for architects and building design
- Cadence Magazine Honors Graphisoft Archicad 8 with Editors' Choice Award; -...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 14, 2003 700+ words
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- ArchiCAD Outperforms Microstation/Triforma and AutoCAD/AutoArchitect in Boston...
- Press release article from: Business Wire December 16, 1996 700+ words
...Choices for Best Architectural CADD Software. "We...category being "best architectural CADD software." The...vote in the "best architectural CADD software" category...Choice" for best architectural CAD software, ArchiCAD...
