Arcad (data-processing)

Arcad is a Logiciel owner of Conception computer-assisted (CAD) directed for work of Architecture.

It was developed to function under Linux exclusively, and particularly for SuSE Linux and Debian. A version for Mac OS X is available. It was conceived to respect the standards ISO while being intuitive and simple of use, in the spirit of the software ArchiCAD, powerful and fast thanks to its architecture 64 bit. It makes it possible to draw plans in 2 dimensions, to model elements in 3 dimensions and to carry out photo-realistic representations . Its fields of application are work of Urbanisme, interior Aménagement, Paysagisme, construction, Topographie, etc Of the libraries 2D and 3D makes it possible to supplement the software in its various fields of use. Several tools accompanies it, like the tool wall or the tool staircase in order to simplify its use and to accelerate the drawing.

Arcad also proposes several types of returned: drawing, draft, photo-realistic, shadows, To launch ray S and Radiosité.

Arcad has a function of export in vrml, it is thus possible to present the models on Internet. It is also compatible with the formats PovRay, RenderPark, DXF, 3D Studio, etc What enables him to be open with the other software of CAD.

Lastly, it can export towards the Plotter in HPGL and Postscript.

Principal functionalities

Calculations: usable surfaces, lengths, surfaces, volumes, perimeters, surfaces of walls, lengths of walls, interior, sides, volumes of walls, etc
automatic Surfaces
Parallel Cuts
Projection, central projection
interior Prospect
dynamic Prospects
Sections (automatic/manual)
Key plan
Texturage
Animation
Lights integrated
Slip-to deposit
adjustable Interface for the left-handeds person
Construction wood

See too

CAD
to launch rays, '' ray-tracing ''
Radiosité

External bonds

Official site

Page of Arcad (random Automatic translation)

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