The Actionbar in Allplan Architecture 2019 helps users to easily access the functionality required by their role (Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Drafting, Bridges). It’s also possible to customize the default Actionbar by adding, removing or rearranging functions. Now more than one user-defined role is supported, and configuration becomes more flexible. Roles can be exported, either individually or all together and imported, on the same computer.
In Allplan Architecture 2019 the level and plane management is optimized and a new Floor Manager palette is introduced. The new palette makes the creation and modification of floors and levels much more convenient. Floors can be selected and names or elevations adjusted easily. Building components such as walls, slabs or columns can now be linked to any polygonized or free-form surface. Extensive direct object modification capabilities ensure efficient workflows under real-world conditions. To reduce further your workload, changes to levels can be automatically reflected in the project structure.
The property palette in Allplan Architecture 2019 allows the management of settings for format, visualization and attributes for building components like walls, slabs, foundations, roofs and rooms. Additional settings can be made with the detailed object and attribute dialogues. With just one click, users get a better overview and modifications can be done faster than before. Furthermore, it’s also possible to modify multiple objects conveniently at the same time.
With the new stair modeler, modeling of stairs is particularly fast. Staircase elements such as steps, substructures or cheeks as well as the properties can be easily defined with the aid of a separate pallet. You create the connections, e.g. to floor slabs, in the same way. Axles, sections, steps or distances can also be easily modified using handles. This enables time savings and at the same time precise creation and modification.
In Allplan Architecture 2019, new views and sections are now available for reinforcement detailing. With this development, write-access to the building model is no longer required when detailing reinforcement, bringing with it a number of benefits. For example, whilst architects may have write access to all building components, reinforcement detailers can be given write access for the placement of reinforcement only, with read-only access to the building components. This prevents unintentional modifications whilst working on shared models enhancing teamwork across disciplines.
The Object Palette in Allplan Architecture 2019 allows inspection and change of a large number of objects efficiently. It’s now possible to sort objects according to attributes. Objects with missing, outdated or wrongly assigned attributes can be identified and revised easily, thereby ensuring high-quality building models. It’s also now possible to move objects via Drag&Drop, e.g. from one floor to another.
With Allplan Architecture 2019, a new grid with additional functionality is introduced. The user interface is based on palettes so that all properties can be defined and adjusted intuitively. Changes become immediately visible in the model. In addition, handles are offered when creating or modifying a grid.
With Allplan Architecture 2019, existing PythonParts have been enhanced. For example, the stair now comes with additional handles. It also displays whether threshold values for step length, comfort and safety are observed.
To simplify workflows when using steel profiles, with Allplan Architecture 2019 you can access the internationally valid Nemetschek catalogue for steel sections via Allplan Bimplus. Those steel profiles are available in Allplan including geometry and attributes. As the same catalogue is used across multiple Nemetschek products such as Frilo Statics and Scia Engineer this enables a smooth data transfer between these products.
IFC is the standard interface for openBIM projects. The latest release of the IFC4 brings further improvements, which are essential for BIM projects like the export of BaseQuantities. In addition, the user interface has been simplified. New options have been introduced, among others to split multilayered elements like walls and roofs into individual elements.
With Allplan Architecture 2019 multiple country settings can be installed during setup or added afterwards and country settings can be chosen per project. Furthermore, right-to-left writing for Hebraic language is supported.