In 1999 Graphisoft released its first API Kit for ArchiCAD 6. This allowed 3rd Parties
to produce ArchiCAD add-ons that worked directly with the ArchiCAD database and
took development possibilities further than the GDL objects that had been available
to date.
Cadimage started developing Add-ons almost immediately following the API release
and with ArchiCAD 7 released the first series of New Zealand Tools. Over the years
the New Zealand Tools have been enhanced and extended and additional tools have
been developed.
In July 2004, Cadimage purchased ArchiCAD add-on developer Theometric Software and
employed Andrew Watson in the development team. Theometric Software was the developer
of the 'Builder' series libraries including Door and Window Builder, Cabinet Builder
and Stair Builder. Cadimage saw Theometric's products as complementary to its own
and decided that incorporating these products into its product range had many strategic
benefits.
Today Cadimage Tools are distributed and sold worldwide via a number of worldwide
resellers and our own internet store at
http://www.cadimagetools.com/
The following is a list of our current Add-ons. Many of these tools are bundled
with all ArchiCAD licence purchases within New Zealand.
3D Profiler Tools
The ultimate 3D profiler tool
Extrude profile sections along paths in free space
Many preset profiles are provided, including a range of common steel sections
Additional Profiles can be created on-the-fly
Example applications include:
- Custom building components
- Shaped trims & scotia
- Furniture mouldings
- Cabling & piping
- Hardware and fittings
All Profiles are available for use by objects that support 3D Profiler’s technology
Profiles are managed via Profile Manager which is an integral part of the package
Accessory Tools
Add realism to 3D views, enhance Floor Plans, Elevation & Sections with added detail
This collection of 5 tools provides a broad range of accessories to help enhance the detail of your ArchiCAD model. Use these tools to automatically attach accessory objects to primary elements of walls, slabs, columns and roofs. The enhanced detail appears in the 2D, 3D and section/elevation views and maintains an automatic relationship to the primary elements. Accordingly, whenever there is a change to the primary element, the accessory objects update correspondingly
Cabinet Builder
Design all of your cabinets using CabinetBuilder 3. Using the new library you can easily model flat and curved cupboard doors & drawer fronts. Mix and match from a generous palette of editable panel styles and handle types to create that unique look.
Door and Window Builder
Freedom to rapidly explore a greater variety of Door & Window styles than you ever imagined
Add personality to your designs without limitation as to style, complexity or construction
Choose from a wide variety of panels and opening methods
Create exclusive glazing with customizable bars
Enhance the appearance with a wide variety of handles and exterior and interior trims and sills
Produce superior schedules with added notes
Key Notes
Annotate your drawings quickly, simply and with greater accuracy
Every designer or technician knows that annotating drawings from the model is a time consuming and tedious task
The Key Notes tool provides users with an easy to maintain database of notes to allow efficient and accurate annotating of drawings with notes that automatically attach to elements based on their attributes
Simply add notes directly to any view of the model, OR place Key Notes and then have Note Manager automate a schedule containing the full notes.
Important Note for Macintosh Users
If you want to use the Keynotes tool on a Macintosh machine, you must have Microsoft Office 2004 installed. Office 2008 will not work, as Microsoft removed Visual Basic from MS Office 2008.
The Windows version of Microsoft Office 2007 works fine.
Landscaping Tools
The Landscaping Tools are a suite of tools designed to help architects and landscape designers to work more effectively in ArchiCAD. The system includes a bunch of handy features to create planting and schedules
Rapid Details
Library which offers the best of 2D detailing using smart objects. Foundations & floors, masonry walls, claddings, ceiling & roofs, steel & reinforcing, fastenings, page set-up reference symbols, site, zones.
Revision Manager
Design, Issue, Revise, Publish – and repeat! Revisions with greater control than ever before!
The architectural design process is evolutionary by nature and relies on good clear communication of changes and revisions. Cadimage Tools Revision Manager supplements the standard Drawing Management functionality provided by ArchiCAD, to assist designers in tracking and communicating revisions throughout the design process. Together with administrative tools for document transmittal and back referencing this tool is a must for all ArchiCAD Offices.
Stair Builder
Design your stairs in the model not in a dialog box
Individual components allow highly flexible stair configurations
Stair Assemblies can be Edited, Labeled and Output as if they were a single object
Railings can be associated to Stairs, Slabs or stand-alone
Wall Framing
Convert Walls into Framing with Elevations & Cut Lists — ALL at the click of a button
Model specific framing situations
Attach wall frames to ArchiCAD walls
Produce a dimensioned elevation and cutting list for each or all Wall Frames
Changes to the Wall Framing object can be made dynamically in the dimensioned elevation, floor plan view or the 3D model
Fully configurable Framing Settings can be applied at Composite Structure level or to each frame individually
For more information visit http://www.cadimagetools.com/
For purchasing information, contact your
ArchiCAD Solution Centre