Audience
Architects searching for a BIM solution for 3D/2D architectural designing, rendering, animation, and 4D scheduling
About IDEA Architecture
IDEA Architecture offers advanced 3D BIM modeling within an AutoCAD-like look and feel. You only need to master very simple 2D commands like polylines, entity snaps, copy... and you will soon be drawing in 3D using our libraries of 3D BIM objects. You just need to draw the floor plans using the intelligent and parametric objects of our AutoBLD menu and IDEA Architecture will build the 3D from it. A simple double-click on any of our objects will display its properties for an easy modification. Unlike other BIM Architectural Software, IDEA Architecture uses DWG as its native file format and includes features to convert the 3D BIM objects into simple vectors that can be further viewed and modified in AutoCAD®. You can therefore freely share 2D or 3D files with most of CAD users. Our Architectural Software includes all the features of 4MCAD , our alternative to AutoCAD®.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$1,395 one-time payment
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
Company Information
4M
Founded: 1986
Greece
www.4msa.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Videos
Support
Online
IDEA Architecture Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does IDEA Architecture work with?
IDEA Architecture works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does IDEA Architecture support in their product?
IDEA Architecture supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does IDEA Architecture offer?
IDEA Architecture offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does IDEA Architecture integrate with?
IDEA Architecture integrates with: AutoCAD.
Q: What type of training does IDEA Architecture provide?
IDEA Architecture provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, in person, and videos.
Q: Does IDEA Architecture offer a free trial?
Yes, IDEA Architecture offers a free trial.
Q: How much does IDEA Architecture cost?
Pricing for IDEA Architecture starts at $1,395 one-time payment.
IDEA Architecture Product Features
3D Architecture
BIM Modeling
Supported
Component Library
Supported
2D Drawing
Not Supported
Animation
Not Supported
Data Import / Export
Not Supported
Landscape Design
Not Supported
Virtual Tour
Not Supported
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
Supported
3D Modeling
Supported
Architectural Symbol Library
Supported
BIM Modeling
Supported
Drafting
Supported
Automatic Formatting
Not Supported
Comparison View
Not Supported
Design Templates
Not Supported
