Envisioneer Construction Suite Features

Interoperable File Format Capability
One of Envisioneer’s most important features is its ability to read and write to the DWG drawing format for use with AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT®, which ensures file capability when sharing drawings with consultants. Other drawing formats supported include, but not limited to, DXF, 3DS, VRML, and Google Sketchup which gives access to thousands of objects via the 3D Warehouse. Envisioneer also supports layering standards such as the AIA standard when sharing files with consultants.

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Green Building Integrated
Our latest integration with Autodesk® Green Building Studio® enables you to generate an accurate energy analysis for your design. We also link to Green3DHome.com, a comprehensive site designed to support consumer sustainability.

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3D Parametric Building Information Modeling
Envisioneer helps you easily create detailed intelligent building models that maintain connectivity for easy and fast editing while maintaining associativity. Moving a wall not only moves windows and doors, but also updates roofs, floors, ceilings and associated landscape and decking for a solution that is unparalleled.

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Automated, detailed generation of construction documents
Easily create professional, detailed sets of working drawings with Envisioneer’s ability to automate the generation of floor plans, elevations, cross sections, details, schedules, site plans and more from the 3D model you design. Envisioneer’s flexible output allows you to print your documents to any size and scale and save print files to PDF and PLT formats for use with an outside printing service. The new batch print function also makes the printing of large projects easy.

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Accurate quantity takeoffs and cut lists
Generate complete and accurate bill of materials at the click of a mouse. Produce customized quantity outputs to suit your business needs while linking with your estimating and accounting packages. Create optimized cut lists of all timber members including purchased members, cutting instructions and optimized waste. Assemblies and formulas help you account for screw nails, caulking or any other material to be included in your estimates.

Generate quotes instantly with the Quote Generator and edit pricing, add markup, labor and one-time items. Adjust waste factors and submit quotes extracted directly from your 3D model.

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Customizable Framing in Wood and Steel
Completely customize every feature of your framing including wall intersection connections, head/sill/jamb configurations, stud spacing and direction.

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Create complex roof geometry
The most advanced roof tool offered in the industry today, Envisioneer constructs complex roof geometry in seconds. Envisioneer eliminates the complexities and challenges associated with roofs such as multiple pitch, plate height, curved roofs, dormers and skylights.

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Scalability of Design
Although Envisioneer’s strength is residential and light commercial, 999 available Floor Levels allow for larger buildings and scalability in your designs. Envisioneer is simple to use and will continue to grow with your business.

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Customizable Element and Materials Catalog
Select from a huge flexible parametric catalog filled with more than 10,000 generic and manufacturer-specific materials, including green products. You can change object appearance with the materials paintbrush and even add your own custom materials and swatches taken from other manufacturers, the Internet or a digital camera.

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Custom interiors
Use custom moldings on baseboards, crown moldings, and even cabinetry to add that fine detail that captures attention. Accentuate your design with thousands of 3D interior objects including furniture, fireplaces, and decorative accessories.

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Building Design Wizards
Envisioneer offers seven intuitive Building Wizards, each designed to save you significant building and room drawing time: House, Kitchen, Bath, Floor and Foundation, Deck, Shed and Object Import.

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Intricate detailing and drafting tools
Envisioneer comes complete with a detailed professional drawing toolset.  Features include a drawing palette, powerful boundary hatch command and block/attribute system, and completely customizable keystroke command center for the serious drafter.

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Photorealistic Rendering
Envisioneer allows you to create stunning 3D presentations, complete with custom lighting solutions.  Create external sun studies illustrating location and time of day.

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Animated Movies
Envisioneer allows you to create animations, interactive walk-throughs and virtual tours while making changes on the fly. Add sound files for a complete movie experience.

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