Document management tool - a central data storage server with remote access, versioning tool with backup and restore features.Desktop publishing software - with similar features to mainstream DTP software to compose printed materials using technical drawings pixel-based images and texts.Architectural rendering and Visualization software - a high performance rendering tool to produce photo-realistic pictures or videos.
Following its launch in 1987, with Graphisoft's "Virtual Building" concept, Archicad became regarded by some as the first implementation of BIM. ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment-buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.ĭevelopment of Archicad started in 1982 for the Apple Lisa, the predecessor of the original Apple Macintosh. A 3D render of a house designed in ArchicadĪrchiCAD is an architectural BIM CAD software for Mac and Windows developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft.