ARCHLine-XP is available as a Perpetual license that is yours to keep forever, or as a renewable Subscription license.

Perpetual vs. Subscription Licensing Explained – CAD International

With both license types you can add the ability to share your license with as many users as you like (not at the same time) by purchasing the Floating License option.

Officially Mac machines are not supported by the makers of ARCHLine.XP so if something doesn't work as expected you are 'on your own' in terms of support. The software is designed to run on MS Windows.

Unofficially: If you have an older Intel based Mac machine you can use Apple's Bootcamp to boot-up into MS Windows. If you have a more recent M1, M2 or M3 based Mac machine you must use 'Parallels' to install MS Windows. No testing has been conducted.

ARCHLine-XP LT is a reduced version designed for the more casual user that doesn’t need all the features of PRO. You can purchase LT and upgrade to PRO later if you are unsure which one fits your needs.

The following features are only available in the PRO version.

• Google Maps – Model your building in direct relation to its true location in Google Maps and extract 3D terrain data from Google.
• 3D Site modelling – Model and edit 3D terrain data from contours or spot levels and design in context to the 3D terrain.
• Schedules – Create ‘intelligent’ automated window, door and equipment schedules linked to the 3D model that can update as the model changes.
• Point-clouds – Work with point clouds generated by laser or other scanner devices so you can accurately model in relation to real world existing buildings.
• Room survey tools – Convert measurements of rooms taken on site into actual 3D rooms in ARCHLine.XP with walls and doors etc. in a few clicks.
• MEP – Intelligent tools to generate pipework, electrical works and ducts/HVAC in full 3D and in context with your BIM model (Additional cost item for Pro only)
• Lighting – Create lighting plans with ‘real’ light objects not just symbols and lines. Lights ‘connect’ to switched and also cast light when rendering.
• Object libraries. Save hours of modelling by downloading BIM models already created by others. From furniture to appliances to doors and windows to electrical accessories and structure’s.
• 3D shapes – Concept modelling or simple object building can be done using primitive 3D solids.
• Kitchen and Bathroom – ARCHLine.XP Pro has one of the most extensive tool sets of any software for kitchen bathroom and cabinet design, and manufacture.
• Room maker – Powerful tool for interior designers to focus on a single room and work their way around to each wall to apply windows doors trims and finishes super fast.
• Brand/manufacturer interior design tools.
• Window treatments – Dress your interiors with with curtains, blinds and more.
• Tiling, – ARCHLine.XP Pro has the most useful and powerful set of tile tools in any CAD software. If you need to show tile details in your design without using hatching or line by line drafting you will need Pro.
• Mood boards' – Work just as you do in the real world but with electronic mood boards linked to your 3d model. Swap colours schemes using your mood boards. Great for client presentations.
• Colour temperature – Lighting and rendering can have the colour temperature altered with slide controls for the perfect render.
• Compare drawings – Lets you visually compare drawings of the same project to see changes between two designs or revisions, highlighting the differences.
• Linked Labels/callouts – View labels in the 2D drawing link directly to their specific view in the 3D model and allow different levels of detail (LOD) to be assigned to the drawing.
• Print queues to manage multiple print jobs unattended. The LT version requires each sheet to be selected and printed one at a time.
• 360 degree panorama – Pro creates ‘look-around-rendering’ that lets you and your client virtually be there and look around from any standpoint.
• Render effects – Use effects such as atmosphere and depth of field to dramatically enhance your 3D photo realistic rendering.
• Photo Match – Lets you use photos of the real world in your 3D scenes
• Virtual Staging – Lets you use a photo of a room to build a room in 3D from.
• Teams – Extensive project and file sharing ability when working with a team of designers.
• Multiples session – Run multiple instances of ARCHLine.XP on the same machine at the same time and share elements between them.
• Mobile License – Move your license from one machine to another via an optional Mobility USB Dongle (extra cost).
• 3D Warehouse – Leverage the millions of 3D SketchUp models available on the Trimble 3D Warehouse and convert them into BIM objects for use in your projects. Saves time modelling items yourself.
• File Compatibility – Link to IFC, RVT (Revit), DWG (AutoCAD), PDF file formats.
• Google Earth – Lets you use widely accepted KMZ files import or export. 
• 3D PDF’s – Publish 3D PDF files that your clients and associates can roam around and inspect in detail in with anyone.