Archicad From $201/mo · Free plan 9.4 Visit IDEA Architecture
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Spec sheet
- Product
- IDEA Architecture is 64-bit BIM software for 2D and 3D architectural design, rendering, animation, scheduling and costing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Intended users
- The maker presents IDEA as an AutoCAD-like BIM option designed to ease the transition for CAD users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Audience
- The maker presents IDEA as architectural BIM software and describes an AutoCAD-like interface intended to ease transition for CAD users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Trial
- The product page links to a trial version download but does not state the trial duration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Integrations
- The IDEA BIM model includes disciplinary models for cooperation with FineMEP and FineGREEN.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Security
- The reviewed product and download pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- 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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4mbim.com
- BIM dimensions
- The page describes 4D phasing and 5D estimating, with 6D energy analysis through FineGREEN and 7D as-built information through FineMEP.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Drawings
- The maker says users can generate 2D drawings from the 3D BIM model and keep them updated in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- File compatibility
- The maker describes the software as fully compatible with DWG and IFC and says it can open Revit files in RVT format.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Interoperability
- The maker describes full DWG compatibility, IFC input and output, and support for opening Revit .rvt files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Latest listed version
- The maker's downloads page lists IDEA Architecture v.24.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4msa.com
- License options
- The e-shop lists download, hardlock-key and cloud versions of IDEA.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4msa.com
- Modeling
- The software supports direct 3D model editing, custom shaped BIM objects, a floor manager, and tables for building entities.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Project planning and costing
- IDEA 4D BIM links building objects to construction phases, while IDEA 5D BIM links object costs to project budgeting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Rendering
- The product includes photorealistic rendering and walkthrough tools, and the maker lists cooperation with Google Earth.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Sales
- The product page links to Contact Sales and an e-shop but does not show a price.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Topography
- Its topographic tools include triangulation, contouring, excavation volumes and orthophoto maps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
- Visualization
- The product includes rendering and walkthrough features and supports cooperation with Google Earth.Read 8 Oct 2026 · usa.4mbim.com
Plans and prices
IDEA - Scaricare la Versione €1,395, paid once Download version Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4msa.com
IDEA HK - Hardlock Key €1,495, paid once Hardlock key Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4msa.com
IDEA - Versione Cloud €1,595, paid once Cloud version Read 8 Oct 2026 · 4msa.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Building Information Modeling Software#5 of 137.9
- Architecture Software#17 of 368.0
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