ArchiCAD START Edition 2008 is an extraordinarily powerful building information modeling (BIM) software solution that’s easy to use and affordable for any size firm. The ArchiCAD Start Edition combines the latest technology at a sensationally low price.

Boost business, gain competitive edge
The Start Edition offers all the advantages of Graphisoft’s Virtual Building™ technology, with a full feature set designed to help smaller firms develop their concepts, compete for business more effectively and boost business efficiency. ArchiCAD Start uses Virtual Building™ model technology, the cutting edge for documentation and drawing management. Construction documents are derived from the ArchiCAD model without any additional software and practically no repetitive work. The entire design process is streamlined, allowing you the freedom to design complex 3D models while 2D documents are generated automatically.

Key ArchiCAD Start features include:

• Virtual Trace™ - Achieve better coordination of your design. This innovative technology enables simultaneous management of multiple views of the 3D model, as well as your 2D documents, with full coordination and continuous visual feedback.

• Visual Compare - The ultimate solution for architects to efficiently control coordination of models, views and documents. With Visual Compare you have the confidence that all of your project documents are synchronized, and any differences will be easily found and resolved.

• Gradient Fills - Linear & Radial Gradient Fills will help you achieve higher levels of graphic quality and create better representations of your design.

• Integrated Layout - Managing the entire document set becomes simple. The design documentation is generated directly from your model swiftly, efficiently, and completely. In fact, depending on the level of detail of your design documentation, up to 80% of your documentation may have been completed during your work on the model.

Is ArchiCAD START Edition 2008 right for you?
Click here for a list of the differences between ArchiCAD Start Edition 2008 and ArchiCAD 11.

ArchiCAD Start grows with you
Graphisoft makes it easy to upgrade from Start Edition to the latest full version of ArchiCAD. All projects created with Start Edition can be opened in the latest full version of ArchiCAD.

System Requirements

Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro or XP Pro x64 edition
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition
Macintosh® OS X 10.4 or higher
CPU:
Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Centrino®, or compatible
Power Macintosh G5 series recommended
Intel Mac processor recommended
RAM:
1 GB of RAM is required, more than 1GB is recommended for complex models
Hard Drive:
Minimum of 500 MB free hard disk space is required for a full installation.
An additional 2 GB is required for work with complex projects and 3D visualization.
Display:
Recommended resolution: 1280x1024 or higher
Standard Open GL graphic card with on-board video memory of 64 MB is required.
On-board video memory of 128 MB or more is recommended.
To find compatibility data for Open GL VGA-cards, please visit the following website:
http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/compatibility.php

Note for Windows users: QuickTime® 6.5 or later and Java 2v1.4.2 or later are required to run ArchiCAD. ArchiCAD Installer will automatically install Java 2v1.5. and QuickTime 7 if they are not present on your computer.