Cadimage Tools [ 2024 ]

For over a decade, Cadimage has been the gold-standard third-party extension for ArchiCAD users. If you have ever found yourself frustrated by complex stair configurations, time-consuming door and window schedules, or difficult roof flashings, Cadimage Tools is the solution you have been looking for.

| Feature | Native ArchiCAD | Cadimage Tools | Other Add-ons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Moderate (simple stringers) | High (winders, landings, code checks) | Varies | | Roof Flashing | Manual modeling only | Automated parametric flashing | Rare | | Joinery/Cabinetry | Basic boxes | Full commercial kitchen objects | Limited | | Support & Updates | General Graphisoft | Dedicated architectural support | Varies | | Global libraries | Good | Excellent (US, UK, AU, NZ, EU specific) | Regional | cadimage tools

In the fast-paced world of architectural design, software is only as powerful as the toolset that supports it. While ArchiCAD (by Graphisoft) provides a robust foundation for Building Information Modeling (BIM), many professionals find that the native environment requires a significant amount of manual work to produce construction-ready documentation. For over a decade, Cadimage has been the

Using native ArchiCAD, the team spent 40 hours manually drawing balcony railings and roof flashings. When the structural engineer moved a column, all railings broke. While ArchiCAD (by Graphisoft) provides a robust foundation

Developed by a team of architects and BIM managers based in New Zealand (with a focus on global construction standards), Cadimage solves the "last mile" problem of BIM—taking a model from 80% complete to 100% construction-ready.