Wood modeling & framing for meliorate wood buildings

Create structural designs in wood and steel using ArchiFrame (an Archicad extension).

Transform an architectural drawing into a structure with realistic rendering and control the design right downwards to each individual plank. The ArchiFrame add-on transforms Archicad into a complete blueprint tool for wooden structures and then that architects and engineers can collaborate in a single synced Archicad file.

ArchiFrame can build the structural framework for walls, frames, column/beam structures, intermediate floors, and roof structures.

ArchiFrame makes it possible to infinitely reshape wooden planks and beams. Duplicate, rotate, and output wooden elements to CNC and manufacture quickly and easily with less errors.

Efficient BIM workflow takes you from the architect'southward computer straight to the production line and helps yous scale the manufacture of prefabricated elements.

Check out ArchiFrame demo video.

Modeling tool for wood structural design

architectural model (removing the need for expensive remodeling), or simply create a complete forest structure similar a traditional timber abode from scratch.

Likewise as timber new builds, ArchiFrame is suitable for renovation, refurbishment,and retrofit building projects. It works alongside your existing ARCHICAD program and is the wood framing tool of choice for any kind of wooden building anywhere.

Archicad has enough of powerful tools similar TeamWork™, multiple import and export options, and the ability to overlay MEP engineering over a structural model for standoff checking

  • Draft wood structures in one click and go instant blueprint feedback.
  • Innovative features like automatic and editable elevation save on project costs.
  • Everything you need is inside a single Archicad file – including 3D models and 2D elevations with semi-automated layouts and listings.
  • Individual planks can exist hand-manufactured using ArchiFrame dimension drawings and cut lists, or produced directly with CNC.
  • Embrace the freedom to edit each individual piece. Print and alter your graphics, layouts and blueprints whenever y'all demand to.
  • Work with either metric or majestic measurements: ArchiFrame is fully compatible with imperial measurements (this can exist updated via settings at any time).

Why use ArchiFrame for modeling wooden buildings?

Pattern benefits

  1. Design iteration is seamless with ArchiFrame: collaboratively update designs and models throughout the architectural and planning phases.
  2. Use ArchiFrame to laissez passer on key information quickly and concisely using accurate information and visual information.
  3. Architects and engineers always work on 1 comprehensive design file, reducing scope for error.
  4. ArchiFrame works for both large and small building projects and is an infinitely flexible design and modeling tool.
  5. ArchiFrame has excellent visualization features, too as the ability to further extend its native visualization with tools like RENDERLights.

Structural engineering benefits

  1. No more copying models from one program to another: say goodbye to error-prone re-modeling from the builder'south original plans. Using ArchiFrame ways having everything in the same model from day i which will save yous time and coin.
  2. Modeling liberty: every plank is individual and fully editable, giving you space flexibility and telescopic.
  3. You tin change your pattern in any view – including element elevations.
  4. Easy collision checking.

Software benefits

  1. Take advantage of all the flagship Archicad features y'all know and love: e.thou. TeamWork™ available in both Windows and Mac.
  2. Archicad users won't need to re-learn the base program in order to employ ArchiFrame – kickoff creating immediately.
  3. ArchiFrame software has already spread to over fifteen countries, powered by its advanced tools and the lively Archicad client customs.
  4. The continuous development and add-on of new features to ArchiFrame ensures that the program is co-endemic with its users.
  5. Highly customizable BIM software via XML settings and scripts.

Element production benefits

CNC support for BVN (Hundegger), BTL, WUP (Weinmann) and Swedish Randek. The listing supports XLS, CSV ja TXT. ARCHICAD supports several common file formats: DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC, PDF, BCF, 3DS, DAE etc.

BIM buildings site benefits

  1. The utilise of reliable BIM software makes the building process more than efficient and safer.
  2. The BIMx mobile app makes Archicad and ArchiFrame drawings and designs portable and mobile and tablet-friendly. Interactively present your Archicad and ArchiFrame models and become paperless if y'all like!

Wooden wall framing & structures

  • Automatically drawn dimension lines
  • Automatically generated cutting lists
  • Editable in elevation, floor programme and 3D
  • Projections available from front end, top, back and below
  • Exterior paneling: weatherboards, exterior cladding & divide paneling

Multiple structural layers

  • Real earth layers and rotations
  • Automatic connections at corners
  • Adjustable rules for studs and planks at corners
  • Re-angle and organize wooden beams and planks

Roof structures

  • Cartoon planes to guide tilted pieces
  • Back up for timber frame joint types (e.g. dovetail or tenon & mortise) and simpler angled cuts etc.
  • Create support trusses
  • Adjust rafters to the valley rafter and identify valley & hip rafters easily

Wooden flooring & floor structures

  • Floor beams automatically matched to the structure grid
  • Full control of every single axle
  • Steel beam cuts made using the ArchiFrame groove tool
  • Makes cresting wooden floor equally easy as creating walls
  • I-beams with plywood reinforcements (used in this example)
Output from BIM software directly to:
  • Dimension drawings for manual manufacturing
  • Cut lists (xls or txt)
  • Prints
  • CNC Hundegger bvn, btl and wup for Weinmann