ArchiCAD 16 versions of the Cadimage Tools are now all released, and we’re pretty pleased with ourselves with what has been one of the most successful, well-polished releases we’ve ever made.
So what now? We have a perfectly serviceable set of developers here, but what should they do?
We reckon that you, our customers, are the best people to answer that, so we’d like your help in deciding what we work on developing next.
What we want to know is: What is it that you want ArchiCAD to be able to do for you?
If you can think of anything at all and would like to be involved, then you can join us in shaping the next level in Cadimage Tools development. We’re looking for a team of you to consult with on what we are going to make, and then, once we decide what it’ll be, to help us make it look and function the way that you all want it to.
If you’re interested in joining our think-tank, just comment on this blog post to get put on the list – we’re not worried about proficiency level or experience, we just want keen people who have an idea or two, and a sense of adventure.
Your role as a consultant will be an active one – the whole point of us doing things this way is so that we can be regularly hearing what you have to say about the descriptions, mock-ups, and prototypes that we’ll be sending out to you. They say that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration – so while we’ll be doing the development work here, we need you to be willing to give us feedback along the way, rather than just emailing us an idea and then dropping off the radar.
So if that sounds like you, add a comment below to get on board (remember to use your real email address so that I can get in touch with you)!
9 Comments
22nd July 2012
I would like to be involved. A large priority should be given to refining and fixing the ongoing issues with existing tool set obviously (Of my reported bugs over the last few years, most have not been addressed AFAIK)
23rd July 2012
Hi,I would like to put my name forward to be part of this team.
Regards
Barry
24th July 2012
Yes I would like to be involved. I haven’t actually started using 16 yet so ideas will follow but one thing I am keen to make good use of is EcoDesigner so any development that makes that easier to use would be appreciated. For example R-values of local products.
Cheers, Eddie
25th July 2012
1) I would like to see a automatic heating evaluation like what is required by the NZ standards, not a partial takeoff that Archicad Offers which no council can read yet understand and is not what is required by The Building Code.
2) Would like to see 3D poly lines for daylight angles in your Bulk and location Add-On. The option to space them around the 3D mesh at a desired interval would be a great featur.
2nd August 2012
Bigger varierty of types of coverings.
I am specicially in need for european rooftiles and roof slates.
See here for types: http://www.monier.dk/tagprodukter/tegltagsten.html
6th August 2012
I have a suggestion for a new object: Crib Retaining Wall.
There appears to be nothing currently available that has any intelligence or flexibility to it.
It is ideally suited to parametric objects, as a wall is built of only 2 interlocking parts (headers and stretchers) with fixed relative positioning depending on the size of the series of blocks you are using.
It would be great to:
a) Specify that you want a wall to span between 2 meshes (existing ground cut/filled level) along a series of lines on plan.
b) Suggest the size you need (eg 500mm, 600mm, 900mm series) depending on the height.
c) Produce a quantity takeoff of the parts needed, including m3 of drainage backfill; and overall m2.
d) Add your own “series”, in case the preset size of stretchers and headers is not the same as the ones you intend to use.
My background: I’m a builder learning AC – not using it commercially yet. I’ve been modelling my own property that has 3 crib retaining walls on it.
10th August 2012
coverings tool for shell and morph. i would say that would made archicad a powerfull BIM. right now, morph and shell tool are very usefull for modelling an organic shape. but if covering are available for them, then it will made the work much easier. and it really leave the revit’s mass tool behind. the reason why revit is very great in modelling is their mass tool. i know archicad try to compete with this by adding shell and morph. but still, it is only for modelling, and need a lot of work to create a very good project documentation drawing. covering tool can help shell and morph to “shine” brighter.
12th August 2012
Ladies and gents –
I would love to see cadimage to develop and quantity takeoff add-on that works with the calculation components of Archicad.
You guys make the best tools so why not do this? Archiquant seems to be ok just leaves too much to be desired.
6th December 2012
I have been waiting for a long time for Graphisoft to develop or make Calculation guide more user friendly. We need the ability get Bill of Materials directly from our AC models. I am not a programmer and find the Calculation menu and all of it’s parts very cumbersome and hard to deal with. Cigraph had developed ArchiQuant but not must be purchased with all of their other tools, which costs too much. Why can Cadimage develop an Add-on that is user friendly and allow all architects to develop a high level BOM that we can effectlvely use?
Thank you -
Chad
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