Vertex BD Architectural
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Plans and prices
From Vertex BD Architectural's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Vertex BD Architectural | Priced on request | Modular configuration; add-on options available; perpetual, leasing, or rental licensing |
The facts
Each one read from Vertex BD Architectural's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Add-on options
- 3D modeling, rendering, Publisher, Option System, IFC Converter, and other capabilities are listed as add-on options for Architectural.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Automated drawings
- Vertex BD automatically produces work drawings for Platform, PreCut, and large- and small-element structures, including cutting lists.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Building design
- The maker describes rule-based, customer-customizable framing design for horizontal and vertical structures made with wood or steel framing systems.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- Vertex BD can connect to the separately licensed Vertex Sync cloud service, where organization users with permission can view, edit, and revise buildings and documents.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Drawing functions
- Architectural includes automatic floor plan and elevation drawings from the building model, plus cross-section and perspective views.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integration limit
- Vertex BD must be installed locally as a single installation to use Vertex Sync, and one installation can sign in to only one Sync organization.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Vertex BD is BIM software for wood and cold-formed steel framed construction.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Material reports
- Material reports are included in Vertex BD Architectural, and its Material Register contains material details such as description, price, and unit.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- Vertex BD Architectural is for building architectural design, with tools to create and edit building components, estimate materials and costs, and produce drawings.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Vertex says data privacy is integral to its products and emphasizes protecting personal, proprietary design, and other business-essential data.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support requests and their status can be managed through its customer support system; support is available in Finnish and English for customers with maintenance, subscription, or rental licensing.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Version updates
- Vertex BD 2026 service packs require valid software maintenance, and the listed packs apply only to version 2026 (32.0.x).checked 2 Oct 2026
Money
- Free trial
- The Vertex BD documentation site lists a Free Trial, but the page does not state a trial duration.checked 2 Oct 2026
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