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What it is

VisualARQ is architectural BIM software for Rhino 7 and 8, turning freeform geometry into BIM objects and supporting custom parametric objects. Its tools include walls, curtain walls, doors, windows, beams, columns, stairs, railings, slabs and roofs. It generates linked 2D plans, sections and elevations, real-time vector drawings, and dynamic quantity take-off reports that can be exported to Excel. The software supports IFC 2×3 and IFC 4 exchange and DWG export of page layouts. Grasshopper components and a RhinoCommon API support development with C#, VB.NET or Python. It also works with Rhino-compatible render engines including V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion and Twinmotion. VisualARQ works in Rhino for Windows only; the maker says there is no Mac version. Licenses are permanent, have no subscription fees and include free updates within the same major version. A fully functional 90-day evaluation is available, after which some features are disabled. Floating licenses use Cloud Zoo or Rhino Zoo.

Spec sheet

Product
VisualARQ is architectural BIM software for Rhino 7 and 8.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says personal data is processed with consent, kept only as long as needed, and not shared except when legally required or needed to provide the requested service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Support
Support options include a community forum, user guide, FAQ, tips and tricks, and direct contact by email or phone.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Architectural objects
Its object tools include walls, curtain walls, doors and windows, beams, columns, stairs, railings, slabs and roofs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Documentation
It generates linked 2D plans, sections and elevations, real-time vector drawings, and dynamic quantity take-off reports that can be exported to Excel.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Floating licenses
Floating licenses are supported through Cloud Zoo or Rhino Zoo.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Grasshopper and API
VisualARQ provides Grasshopper components and an API accessible from RhinoCommon using C#, VB.NET or Python.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Interoperability
It supports IFC 2×3 and IFC 4 exchange, as well as DWG export of page layouts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Licensing
Licenses are permanent, have no subscription fees, and include free updates within the same major version.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Modeling
It turns freeform geometry into informed BIM objects and supports custom parametric objects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Platform limit
VisualARQ works in Rhino for Windows only; the maker says no Mac version is available.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
Rendering integrations
It works with Rhino-compatible render engines including V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion and Twinmotion.Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com

Plans and prices

VisualARQ Evaluation Free Fully functional for 90 days; some features disabled afterward Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
VisualARQ Educational license $95, paid once For students and teachers; proof of educational status required Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
VisualARQ Upgrade (Commercial) $475, paid once Requires a previous VisualARQ license; permanent license Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com
VisualARQ Commercial license $795, paid once Permanent license; prices vary by region and exclude taxes Read 30 Sep 2026 · visualarq.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates linked plans, sections and elevations.
  • Quantity take-off reports export to Excel.
  • Supports IFC 2×3 and IFC 4 exchange.
  • Permanent licenses have no subscription fees.
  • Fully functional 90-day evaluation is available.

Limits

  • Runs in Rhino for Windows only.
  • No Mac version is available.
  • Evaluation features are limited after 90 days.
  • Upgrade license requires a previous VisualARQ license.

Who it suits

VisualARQ suits architects and BIM users working in Rhino 7 or 8 on Windows. It may also suit teams using Grasshopper, RhinoCommon or compatible rendering engines in their workflows.

Verdict

VisualARQ combines architectural modeling with drawing, reporting and interoperability tools for Rhino workflows. Confirm the Windows-only platform fit and evaluation limits before selecting a license.

Where Specifiction places it

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