Integration will extend to other Nemetschek Group BIM solutions including Allplan and Vectorworks
Snaptrude is working on enhanced interoperability between its web-based BIM authoring tool and Nemetschek Group BIM solutions, including Graphisoft Archicad, Allplan, and Vectorworks.
The aim is to enable architects to more easily transition between a range of BIM tools, harnessing the strengths of each tool at different project stages.
Interoperability with Nemetschek Group software will start with the ability to export Snaptrude projects into Archicad, ‘preserving all the parametric properties’ of BIM elements.
Project teams on Snaptrude have shared workspaces that also include a centrally managed library of standard doors, windows, and staircases. Upon import, Snaptrude objects will be automatically converted into editable families in Archicad.
In the future, the integration extend to a bi-directional link between Snaptrude and Archicad for synchronisation of model data and changes. According to Snaptrude, this will further enhance collaboration and efficiency in the design process, as users will be able to switch back and forth between the programs.
Snaptrude already offers bi-directional support for Autodesk Revit (a workflow that is explored in this AEC Magazine article).
“We want architects and designers to use the best tools for their needs without any hassles,” said Altaf, Founder at Snaptrude. “Snaptrude supports bi-directional interoperability with several BIM tools and is extending this capability to Nemetschek Group BIM design solutions. This is a move towards enhancing the way architects and designers work by incorporating industry-leading tools seamlessly into the workflow.”
Snaptrude is a web-based 3D BIM tool designed for real-time, multi-user collaboration. The software recently added an AI renderer to its feature set. According to the developers, the AI renderer recognises the geometry of models, understands scale, and is trained to understand context, foreground, background and material, so users have control over their renders.
