VisualARQ for Rhino

VisualARQ is an architectural software plugin that empowers architects and designers to elevate their 3D modelling and architectural design projects. Seamlessly integrated into Rhino, VisualARQ streamlines the architectural design process by providing a rich set of parametric tools and BIM (Building Information Modeling) capabilities. Create and edit complex architectural elements, generate 2D and 3D documentation effortlessly, and ensure design accuracy and efficiency. VisualARQ enhances collaboration with its compatibility across various CAD software, making it the ideal choice for architects seeking to design, analyse, and communicate their architectural visions with precision and innovation within the Rhino platform.

VisualARQ is a Rhino plugin adds architectural features and parametric architectural objects that are suitable for both 3D modelling and 2D documentation. Go through any architectural project design process with an intuitive, easy and efficient workflow. Curved walls, free-form surfaces, free-form beams… any complex architecture design is possible.

 

Cut sections, make plans. No matter how complex your design is, you can save time getting all project documentation automatically from the 3D model. Floor plans, sections, elevations, surfaces, dimensions, and all object information are linked to and created from the 3D model. VisualARQ generates documents that combine drawing plans, the three dimensional model, and data tables, and all drawings are updated automatically after any change. You can even import your AutoCAD 2D files, or create them in Rhino. With VisualARQ you can convert lines in 3D walls, roofs, slabs, etc. with just a few clicks.

 

VisualARQ has a library set of parametric architectural objects: Walls, Beams, Columns, Windows, Doors, Slabs, Stairs and Roofs. Objects are easy to create, modify and edit at anytime, and automatic recalculation adjusts them to changes.

 

VisualARQ adds BIM (Building Information Modelling) features to Rhinoceros: geometry and object data are linked, and files are exported in .IFC file format. VisualARQ supports import and export from and to any file format supported by Rhino.

 

VisualARQ can be combined with other Rhino plugins in order to extend the modelling, analysis and design capabilities. The Grasshopper integration and components allow you to create and work with VisualARQ architectural objects directly from Grasshopper. The VisualARQ Zoo plug-in allows you to share VisualARQ licenses (product keys) among users on the same network workgroup.

 

Compatibility with other Rhino plugins for architecture, such as Grasshopper, Dynamic Display, Paneling tools, Savanna 3D, etc. Constant development to integrate more tools: RhinoBim, Evolute Tools, etc…

 

VisualARQ material manager supports materials of all render engines that are supported by Rhino. Create lights and assign materials to objects, to get high quality images of interior and exterior architecture.

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What’s New in VisualARQ 3

Grasshopper Walls Create new styles of walls, curtain walls and wall joints with Grasshopper definitions. Plus, create wall joins.

New Curtain Wall Options Create curtain walls from planar Rhino surfaces. Plus, adjust the division count for extended curtain walls.

Doors and Windows in Roofs Doors and Windows can now be inserted into roofs (and slabs), which is fantastic for skylights.

Extend Columns A new command helps extend columns vertically to other VisualARQ and Rhino objects. Column height remains linked to the object to which it has been extended. This even works on uneven surfaces such as curved roofs.

Intersection improvements VisualARQ has made some big improvements with how slabs, roofs, walls and stairs intersect. .

Link Object to Level Objects can be assigned to levels for easy layer management. When an item is assigned to a floor, its height and position will be updated to match the floor level.

Building Boundaries You can now assign a boundary to a building, which you can use to show or hide. Useful when creating multiple buildings in one area. Levels also work within these boundaries, allowing you to hide levels for a single building without hiding the level across your model.

Sublevel Management Create sublevels between levels. Perfect for mezzanines and sunken floors.

Edit Level Heights Change the heights of floors using the handy levels panel.

Automatic and Manual Reporting Tables can automatically update or you can choose to display manual selections of items, including deleting rows. Useful when sending different reports to different companies. .

Bi-Directional Tables In VisualARQ, table panels show information on the model. Now, some object properties can be edited directly from the table, and the model will be updated. It’s particularly useful if you’re trying to standardise measurements across a model.

Element Highlighting Clicking on elements in the table panel now highlights them in the model so you can quickly find what you’re looking for. .

Table Totals Show the sum, count or average of object information in the table panel.

New Exporting Features When exporting tables to Excel, you can now export values with units or without and change dots to commas.