ArchiCAD Start Edition 2009
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ArchiCAD START Edition is the first Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution to deliver the power of Graphisoft’s Virtual Building™ technology for the price of a 2D CAD system!

Boost Business, Gain Competitive Edge
Start Edition offers a full feature set designed to help smaller firms develop their concepts, compete for business more effectively, and boost business efficiency. Construction documents are derived from the ArchiCAD model without any additional software and practically no repetitive work. The entire design process is streamlined, allowing you the freedom to design complex 3D models while 2D documents are generated automatically.

New Features in ArchiCAD Start Editions Include:

• Speed - Multi-core processor support offers noticeable improvements in 2D and 3D navigation. The unprecedented speed increases productivity and allows for a more fluid design experience.
• 3D Document - Create editable 3D documents from any 3D view of your model. You can also add dimensions, annotations and other 2D drawing elements. This new feature helps designers easily communicate their vision to clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Fill Enhancements - In addition to new Gradient Fills added in 2008, Start Edition 2009 offers an improved system of fill management and new fill translucent solid and image fills, allowing architects to remain in the ArchiCAD environment when preparing documents.
• Interior Elevation - Interior elevations are created automatically using one of the polyline or rectangle input methods - similarly to sections and elevations. Edits made on an Interior Elevation can be reflected in the design model, and vice-versa.
• Integrated Layout - Managing your entire document set becomes is simplified with the new Integrated Layout. The design documentation is generated directly from your model swiftly, efficiently, and completely. In fact, depending on the level of detail of your design documentation, up to 80% of your documentation may have been completed during your work on the model!

ArchiCAD START Edition 2009 is based on the ArchiCAD 12 engine. This means that all related products, GDL libraries and unprotected add-ons compatible with ArchiCAD 12 should be compatible with ArchiCAD START Edition.

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File Compatibility:

• The ArchiCAD 11 & 12 commercial versions will be able to open Start Edition 2009 files.
• Start Edition 2009 will be able to open START Edition 2008, 2007 and 2006 files.
• Start Edition 2009 will not be able to open ArchiCAD 10, 11, or 12 files.

System Requirements:

• Mac OS 10.4 or higher
• Windows XP or Vista
• 1GB Ram min, 2GB preferrred
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