Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals have long used a multitude of architectural software packages to create architectural designs. A vibrant ecosystem of BIM and CAD tools has developed over time, with tools like ARCHICAD, Revit, SketchUp Pro, RIKCAD, and Rhino forming a staple part of the architect workflow for years.
Today, more and more AEC professionals are turning to real-time technology for the interactivity and super-fast rendering it offers. It’s now possible to take the multiple different file types created by the different CAD design tools, and convert that data quickly for use in a real-time engine.
This enables architects to use the design software they know and love in a seamless workflow that leverages the benefits of full interactivity and immersion.
When established CAD tools can interplay with game engines unhindered, real-time features such as the ability to create VR experiences, present designs effortlessly, and build digital twins supercharge the architect’s workflow—and put new capabilities at their fingertips.