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What is OpenBuildings Designer?

OpenBuildings Designer, formerly known as AECOsim Building Designer, represents Bentley's all-encompassing solution for building information modeling (BIM) across multiple disciplines. This powerful tool allows users to explore, innovate, and accelerate the design and construction processes of buildings more efficiently than ever before. It provides the capability to design, analyze, document, and visualize structures, regardless of their size or complexity, thereby improving the clarity of design intent and addressing challenges among various building disciplines and geographically dispersed teams. By enhancing building information modeling practices, the software not only facilitates quicker project delivery but also boosts confidence in critical areas such as design accuracy, workflow efficiency, and overall productivity. It encourages collaboration between architects and engineers from mechanical, electrical, and structural backgrounds through a unified suite of tools and processes, thus improving project management. Moreover, users can easily integrate information from different formats, allowing them to take on projects of any scale while ensuring that their design objectives are conveyed effectively through customizable and reliable outputs. This holistic strategy ultimately revolutionizes the building design process, rendering it more interconnected and efficient, which in turn supports a more sustainable approach to construction and design innovation.

What is Civil 3D?

Civil 3D® is an advanced civil engineering design software that significantly boosts Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities by providing a suite of integrated tools designed to enhance the processes of drafting, design, and construction documentation. It enables users to conduct grading design analyses tailored to specific project needs, showcasing its unique Grading Optimization feature, which is only available in Civil 3D and comes as part of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection. This software transforms the way professionals interact with design models, offering improved navigation and visualization capabilities within Civil 3D. Moreover, the inclusion of Project Explorer, also available in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection, enriches the user experience even further. With Civil 3D®, various workflows are optimized for tasks such as surface modeling, corridor design, site planning, and drainage systems, as well as for generating detailed documentation and plans. Additionally, it facilitates secure access to Civil 3D files, data shortcuts, and xrefs from multiple locations and organizations, all integrated within a cohesive data environment that enhances collaboration. As a result, Civil 3D® significantly empowers civil engineers, allowing them to work more effectively and collaboratively across diverse projects and teams, ultimately leading to improved project outcomes. The software's ability to adapt to different engineering challenges ensures that it remains a vital tool for modern civil engineering practices.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Revizto

Integrations Supported

Autodesk Docs
BIM Collaborate Pro
BIMcollab
CTC Software CIM Project Suite
Causeway Professional Design Suite
Civil Designer
Dynamo BIM
InEight
KeySCAPE
Kobi Toolkit
Plateia
Plex-Earth
RatedPower
Revit
Section 3D
SuperMap GIS
VIKTOR
nanoCAD Topoplan
smino

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

$2,430 per year
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Bentley Systems

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/building-design-software/openbuildings-designer

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview

Categories and Features

BIM

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Design Modeling
Document Management

Construction Design

Not specified

Categories and Features

BIM

Not specified

CAD

Not specified

Civil Engineering

Not specified

Construction Design

Not specified

Industrial Design

Not specified

Land Survey

Not specified

Surface Modeling

Not specified

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