Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD won three of six categories in its class in a recent survey of AEC CAD software. ArchiCAD ranked best in its class, True Building Modelers, in three categories: interoperability/electronic process, design and quality feedback, and output and deliverables. It held a close second in the remaining categories for which it was evaluated: ease of use, where it won for customization; and working like professionals think. The survey did not evaluate ArchiCAD in the budget, schedule, and performance controls category. The survey noted that ArchiCAD was the only product evaluated that supports its current release in both Mac and Windows platforms.
ArchiCAD is helping more than 75,000 users in the design and building industries worldwide in the transition from 2D-based tools to 3D solutions. Founded in 1982, Graphisoft has 12 offices worldwide in addition to its headquarters, and its products are used by nearly 100,000 architects and building professionals worldwide. The survey, based on evaluations completed by an ad hoc group Users, organized six AEC CAD vendors in three like classes and evaluated their CAD software products across six categories. The survey was conducted by CAD for Principals and sponsored by Revit Technology Corporation. Complete results are scheduled for publication in January by PSMJ Resources, Inc. For more information contact Graphisoft.
