ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 Overview

Based on the industry-leading Virtual Building technology of ArchiCAD 15, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 has been tailored to the needs of smaller architectural practices. ArchiCAD SE2012 contains all the tools necessary to create the building information model from which the entire architectural documentation is derived.

STAR(T) Edition 2012 introduces a wide array of modeling and productivity improvements focusing on the most requested customer wishes. SE2012 provides the full power of ArchiCAD 15's sophisticated 3D guidance and modeling features such as the Complex Roof and Skylight tools.

To find out more about ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, check the Version Comparison Chart and take a look at the New Features.

Version Compatibility

STAR(T) Edition 2012 can read files created with:

• STAR(T) Edition 2007 or newer versions
• ArchiCAD 8.1 and 9

Where to buy

To purchase ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, contact an ArchiCAD Reseller.

Training Material

An introductory level Training Guide package is available to support you throughout your early experiences with ArchiCAD. Download the ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition Interactive Training Guide.

Limitations of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 compared to ArchiCAD 15 include:

• Collaboration limitations: No Teamwork / BIM Server / Hotlinked Modules / External Drawings / XRefs / Reviewer / PMK file format support / Publisher
• Modeling limitations: No Shells / Renovation functionality / Curtain Wall / Slanted (Straight and Curved) Wall, Column, Beam / Profile Manager
• Documentation limitations: No Renovation
• Visualization limitations: No LightWorks Rendering / Sketch Rendering
• Performance limitation: No 64-bit version on Windows
• Project Organization limitation: No License Borrowing / NET License

To take advantage of the entire range of ArchiCAD features and benefits, you can upgrade at any time to the current, full version of ArchiCAD and continue editing your previous projects with it.

ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 New Features

New features introduced with ArchiCAD 15, such as Complex Roofs, Skylights, the Enhanced Model Element Connections, the full range of the sophisticated 2D and 3D guidance features, the updated Library content and management – and many more – make ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 the ideal tool of a broad user community. The full features set makes the STAR(T) Edition 2012 workflow a very smooth one from the very first mass study to the final documentation.

To learn more about the new features and compatibility details of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, download the Version Comparison Chart.

Complex Roofs
Model any conventional roof structure with just a few clicks. Create complex roofs that includes multiple planes and several roof levels. Edit the roof geometry as an integrated whole or edit any plane individually, giving maximum ease in creating complex structures.

Intelligent Element Connections
In ArchiCAD STAR(T) EDITION 2012, associative, intelligent connections mean modifying an element changes all connected elements as well, giving in-place feedback and management for all Solid Element Operations and Roof Trims.

Skylights
The enhanced Skylight Tool gives more control and ease when applying Skylights in any Roof structure. Skylights are now associative, meaning they adjust automatically when the Roof geometry changes. The new Skylight interface is like that of Doors/Windows.

3D Editing Plane
Define element positions on a visible plane and use Guide Lines in 3D to modify them precisely. Grid lines, Grid Snap and Rotated Grids can now be used in 3D as well. Move the Editing plane or change its orientation and the projection methods of elements.

Sophisticated 3D Feedback
Get a feel for the position of selected items in space. Hidden parts of selected items are dimmed, making their 3D position easier to grasp. Special editing lines like Wall Reference Lines and Roof Pivot Polygons appear automatically for instant recognition.

Guide Line Improvements
Choose, drag or delete Guide Lines on the fly during modeling or modifying an existing model. Better feedback means faster editing in 2D and 3D due to the highlighting of main and dedicated directions and the X-Y axes tracking.

Library Content and Management Improvements
Automatically use the latest library part version when consolidating earlier ArchiCAD STAR(T) EDITION libraries (SE2009 or SE2010). Backward compatibility is also supported.

64-bit ArchiCAD on MacOS
Boost your performance with ArchiCAD STAR(T) EDITION 2012, now a 64-bit program on Mac with multiprocessor support. Beginning with ArchiCAD START EDITION 2012, the 64-bit version is available only for MacOS.

Supersafe Autosafe
ArchiCAD STAR(T) EDITION 2012 offers a new Supersafe Autosave mechanism that saves new data instantly in a background project, making the autosave process unnoticeable, even with large-scale projects.

Customer Experience Improvement Program
The Customer Experience Improvement Program is designed for customers to take part in improving the user experience of ArchiCAD by providing anonymous data on their experiences and interaction with the program.