IDEA Architecture
The facts below are what the maker publishes about IDEA Architecture, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From IDEA Architecture's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA - Scaricare la Versione | €1,395, paid once | Download version |
| IDEA HK - Hardlock Key | €1,495, paid once | Hardlock key |
| IDEA - Versione Cloud | €1,595, paid once | Cloud version |
The facts
Each one read from IDEA Architecture's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker presents IDEA as architectural BIM software and describes an AutoCAD-like interface intended to ease transition for CAD users.checked 8 Oct 2001
- BIM dimensions
- The page describes 4D phasing and 5D estimating, with 6D energy analysis through FineGREEN and 7D as-built information through FineMEP.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Drawings
- The maker says users can generate 2D drawings from the 3D BIM model and keep them updated in real time.checked 8 Oct 2001
- File compatibility
- The maker describes the software as fully compatible with DWG and IFC and says it can open Revit files in RVT format.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The maker describes integration with FineMEP and FineGREEN, with energy analysis through FineGREEN and building-services documentation through FineMEP.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker presents IDEA as an AutoCAD-like BIM option designed to ease the transition for CAD users.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Interoperability
- The maker describes full DWG compatibility, IFC input and output, and support for opening Revit .rvt files.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Latest listed version
- The maker's downloads page lists IDEA Architecture v.24.checked 8 Oct 2001
- License options
- The e-shop lists download, hardlock-key and cloud versions of IDEA.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Modeling
- It provides parametric building objects, a floor manager, property-panel editing, and modeling from different views and zoom levels.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- IDEA Architecture is 64-bit BIM software for 2D and 3D architectural design, rendering, animation, scheduling, costing, energy sustainability, and as-built documentation.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Rendering
- The product includes photorealistic rendering and walkthrough tools, and the maker lists cooperation with Google Earth.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Sales
- The product page links to Contact Sales and an e-shop but does not show a price.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- The reviewed product and download pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Topography
- Its topographic tools include triangulation, contouring, excavation volumes and orthophoto maps.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Visualization
- The product includes rendering and walkthrough features and supports cooperation with Google Earth.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- 4M says it has provided CAD and BIM software to the Architecture, Engineering & Construction community since 1986 and serves customers in more than 65 countries.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Project planning and costing
- IDEA 4D BIM links building objects to construction phases, while IDEA 5D BIM links object costs to project budgeting.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Trial
- The product page links to a trial version download but does not state the trial duration.checked 8 Oct 2001
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