Creates and manages accurate BIM models for structural design and fabrication. Combines design and analysis in single user-friendly process. Automates civil and structural calculations for speed and accuracy. Enables cloud-based collaboration between Tekla Structures users
ArchiCAD is Graphisoft's architectural BIM and CAD program. Program requires regular image import for building design. Images can be used for sketches, scanned plans, and architectural details
Revit has two types: element scale and view scale. Element scale determines size of model elements. View scale shows element size relative to physical world
Revit families are libraries of functional BIM templates for various objects. Each building model is built from hundreds or thousands of families. Families are essential building components in Revit
Templates are stored in %ALLUSERSPROFILE%AutodeskRVT 2021Templates. New projects can be created using .rte template files. Templates can be added to existing projects through Add Value. View templates can be created from current views
Civil 3D enables engineers to design infrastructure in 3D model-based environment. Software accelerates design, documentation and improves collaboration. Supports data sharing between products using common IFC formats