ARCHLine.XP
All in One and One for All
Created from the ground up for the entire AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry, ARCHLine-XP is perfect for Architects, building designers, Interior designers, fit-out companies, kitchen, bathroom and cabinet designers, tilers, builders, renovators and property developers.
Industry leading BIM/CAD software with all the tools you need to design and document your entire project from start to finish in a single product. Now also with a complete suite of tools for MEP (Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing).
“Having just one comprehensive program for everything we do makes life so much easier to manage” G. Watts, Design Selection Architects
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Whether you’re a small, medium, or large design firm, ARCHLine.XP has all the tools to design a single room, a single building or an entire town.
Take a project from site visit to survey, from compliance to construction, then all the way to completion and certification in a single program without any need for add-ons.
ARCHLine-XP Pro’s tools include survey data manipulation, laser point cloud conversion, DTM (Digital Terrain Model) creation and manipulation, excavation modelling and calculation, building design and modeling, framing design, drawing/documentation, shadow analysis, MEP, interior design, kitchen, bathroom and cabinet design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, presentation, quantity take-off and ‘as-built’ drawing creation.
The ARCHLine-XPerience
ARCHLine-XP® users are passionate about design and appreciate what the software enables them to achieve. They are designers who express their creative intent and happily embrace technology to help them convey ideas and streamline the everyday documentation process.
“I’m loving this program… I’ve been plugging away with AutoCAD then Revit for years…’feels like I’ve finally found wheels for my bike!”, Peter Park B.Arch.
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Transform your design expertise into reality. Build real-world livable spaces without the restrictions of old-world CAD software. If you’ve used products like ArchiCAD or Revit before then experiencing ARCHLine.XP will be an easy step up, as it combines the best of both and brings unique time saving abilities of its own. If you use AutoCAD or Vectorworks then be prepared for a significant productivity improvement. SketchUp users also love ARCHLine.XP to do the work that SketchUp just wasn’t designed to do.
Test it out for yourself – Risk free, obligation free. For less than a cup of coffee a day get the software, unlimited support and expert training for 6 months. At the end of the trial period you’ll be better informed to know if ARCHLine.XP is right for you and your business and you’ll be able to make an informed decision to purchase, rent or go back to your current methods. Start your trial.
It’s about productivity.
ARCHLine-XP is unrivaled in its ability to streamline the entire design process for professionals of the built environment – No other BIM or CAD software lets you make changes to a design with such efficiency. Every minute you’re using ARCHLine-XP is time saved and money earned in your business.
“We replaced our old CAD software with Archline and simply get more done in less time, period”, Gabrielle Schultz (interior designer)
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ARCHLine-XP builds intelligent, parametric models from which all drawings and information are extracted. It updates this information as changes are made to the design throughout the life of the project.
More than just lines on a page, ARCHLine-XP models are created with 3D building elements that behave and interact with each other in a logical and predictable manner. Walls understand how to interact with floors and with roofs for instance, thus making changes to one element will intelligently update connected elements whilst giving you complete control over the process.
Those familiar with traditional CAD can use many of the same techniques without having to completely re-learn. Models can also be manipulated in 3D space easily, making the design process more intuitive and less technical.
The model conforms to industry compliant BIM (Building Information Modelling) rules and allows direct collaboration with co-designers and building authorities using practically any other BIM or CAD software to almost eradicate redrawing of anything. A huge time saver.
Compatibility assurance
Use ARCHLine-XP on its own or interact with your associates, either within your company or externally to maintain the flow of the entire design process. Directly utilise survey, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical services 2D drawings or 3D models from whichever software they use, and export to just about anyone. After all, ARCHLine-XP has more compatibility with other BIM, CAD and ArchViz software than any other program of its kind.
“Being able to share files using standard CAD and BIM formats is paramount for us. We often use Revit, SketchUp and AutoCAD files directly which saves us a lot of time”,
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ARCHLine-XP communicates with other BIM / CAD products by using industry standard IFC, DWG™, and RVT™ formats. ARCHLine-XP is BuildingSmart™-Certified.
Be sure your company is included in distributed team projects and avoid being left out of major project opportunities. ARCHLine-XP provides independence from, but close collaboration with, other major BIM/CAD products so you can stay in the design collaboration loop.
ARCHLine.XP supports the widest array of export formats for rendering and presentation including Lumion, 3D Max, Artlantis, Cinema 4D, Maya and its very own ARCHLine-XP ‘Live’ rendering tools.
“Very excited to start my first real job with the program. I seem to be getting fast quite quickly doing the free course”
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Trial the software for 30 days with support. This is called the ‘Starter Pack’. If you decide to go ahead and buy your own permanent license within that time you’ll get your Starter Pack money back as a discount.
Our experience shows us that about 90% of all those that trial the software, buy the software. You’ll be making the most informed decision on the most important tool in any designers arsenal.
Storey Wise
Link your building elements to defined floor levels and If the floor levels are changed then the entire building and its associated drawings will update without you having to do a thing!
This tool allows items on a floor to inherit predefined base elevation and height values. Simply move or copy elements to other floors and the placed elements inherit the features of the floor.
Visual Control
Fully control the visual layout of your drawings. Group or separate objects into categories or folders, then display or hide chosen elements from your drawing.
ARCHLine-XP’s layer system is familiar to most and easily understood. Combed with categories (such as the purpose of your building parts) you total control over what shows up on your drawings and how they appear in different drawing types.
Walls to be demolished for instance may appear dashed and red in one view but solid and hatched in another. the choice is yours.
Turn 2D to 3D
Wall Wizardry
Niches, holes and even unusual shaped penetrations are fully catered for. Be as creative as you need to be.
Walls connect correctly to other walls, floors ceilings and other elements too. You have complete control over every joint.
Doors and Windows
Floors and Ceilings
Stair Master
Create and manipulate 3D parametric stairs with the industry’s most versatile stair tools. Adjust stairs to suit any condition and desired outcome. ARCHLine-XP’s stairs even cut a stairwell in the floor and ceiling for you!
Roof-Smart
ARHLine-XP’s automatic roof tools are class leading and make it very easy to define both simple and complex roofs over any shape at any angle, and intersecting with anything. Roof openings and roof framing are also handled by the software if required.
Auto Dimension
Libraries
Import Revit families and SketchUp models to have no end of objects you can use directly in your ARCHLine-XP model. BIM objects can even be converted to intelligent BIM elements in ARCHLine-XP such as doors and windows.
Dynamic Sections
Layout Drawings
The entire printable material can be customized to ensure the look and feel of your drawings is both correct and consistent with your personal style or office standards.
Wall Elevations
Real-time Shadow Analysis
ARCHLine-XP’s real-time Shadow Engine lets you perform accurate shade/sun studies on your models. See how the sun affects your space at any time and date. Watch the daylight move across your space.
Render at the speed of light
The Right Perspective
Take a Walk
Complete Control
Whilst ARCHLine-XP is extremely automated and produces meaningful models faster than other software, it also gives the user complete control over each element in the building, thus allowing for individual manipulation in a very predictable manner. Knowing you have control of your model is a great feeling.
ARCHLine-XP Minimum System Requirements
| Windows Windows 10, 8 or 7 (64bit) Intel i7 or higher, 64bit machine 8GB RAM (16GB or greater recommended) 5GB Hard Drive (SSD preferred) Mouse with scroll wheel NVIDIA graphics card with 2GB (4GB or more recommended) supporting OpenGL 1920 x 1080 screen resolution or higher recommended 4k screens are supported |
Mac Mac running Windows via Bootcamp Intel i7 or higher 8GB RAM (16GB or greater recommended) 5GB Hard Drive (SSD preferred) Mouse with scroll wheel NVIDIA graphics card with 2GB (4GB or more recommended) supporting OpenGL 1920 x 1080 screen resolution or higher recommended 4k screens are supported |
Looking for a new computer? To be certain you are getting the right machine, you can purchase the worlds fastest CAD-laptops directly from us.
What license options are available?
ARCHLine-XP is available as a lifetime license that is yours to keep, no annual fees, no compulsory upgrade subscription.
What is the difference between LT and Pro versions?
The LT version has some limitations on functionally. It is designed for those who just don’t need every feature that comes with the full ARCHLine-XP Pro version. You can upgrade from the LT version to the Pro version at any time. For most users in Australia and New Zealand, the LT version is a great way to start using the software at a very low price point, then upgrade when you’re ready to start using the extra tools.
Here is a list of things included in Pro but not included in the LT version.
Point cloud import and editing
MEP toolbox
Lighting and electrical accessories
BIM libraries (BIMobject, Synchronia, Cadenas)
3D Shape maker tools
Cabinet and benchtop maker, export for CNC machines
‘Room maker’ tool
Brand name Interior design tools
Soft furnishing tools
Specialised Tiling, tiling styles, mosaic and randomized tiles
Mood board tools
Revised drawing-compare tool
Automatic schedules creation
Print queue of multiple drawings
Panorama 360 rendering
High end rendering and render effects
Matching photos to a 3D model – ‘Virtual staging’
Teamwork collaboration on the same project
Running multiple instances of ARCHLine-XP on one machine
Importing from 3D Warehouse online library
Google Earth KMZ
3D terrain modelling and terrain imports
Building volume calculations.
Can I use ARCHLine-XP on a Mac?
Yes. Apple’s Bootcamp (supplied free with your Mac) lets you run ARCHLine-XP on your Mac when you ‘boot-up’ into Windows. This means you get direct access to all Windows based programs as well as your favorite Mac ones, cool!
We are happy to help you get Windows running on your Mac if you need assistance. We also recommend investing in a quality mouse with a scroll wheel on top as Apple’s Magic Mouse is difficult to use with all CAD software.
What do I get with Support?
You get our expert help to assist you with both technical and user issues. We provide screen to screen assistance as well as videos that show you how to resolve your problem or complete a task. It’s a bit like having a guru at the end of the phone or email to help you reach your goals.
Can I work with Revit files and libraries?
Yes, ARCHLine-XP Pro supports the import and use of Revit® .RVT and .RFA (Revit Family) files.
.RFA objects carry BIM parameters for the object, so you’ll be working with intelligent building components, not just simple CAD blocks. Most manufacturers provide downloadable ‘BIM’ models in Revit® format which you will use in ARCHLine-XP.
Connect to libraries such as Cadenas® and BIMobject® – import actual objects with their BIM parameters directly into your ARCHLine-XP model.
Can I use SketchUp files?
Yes, ARCHLine-XP Pro supports the import and use of SketchUp® .SKP files including library elements from the massive 3D-Warehouse initiated by Google.
How can I upgrade from LT to Pro?
Simply contact the team using the contact form and you’ll be given a link to directly upgrade your software to the latest version or from the LT to the Pro version. Easy.
How do updates work?
When you purchase your license you will be given the latest version. You can choose to upgrade to newer versions as they are released (approximately once per year). If you are on Premium Support then your upgrades are included free.
Option #1
Buy ‘LT’ outright
$1,595
Single payment
Outright Purchase – How It Works
Make a single payment and get a perpetual license of ARCHLine-XP LT that’s yours to keep forever. Upgrade to ‘Pro’ at any time.
Option #2
Buy ‘Pro’ outright
$4,995
Single payment
Outright Purchase – How It Works
Make a single payment and get a perpetual license of ARCHLine-XP Pro that’s yours to keep for ever.
Option #3
Buy ‘Pro’ on a plan
$449 / month for 12 months
per month for 12 months
Payment Plan – How It Works
Get a timed license of the current ARCHLine-XP Pro version for 12 consecutive months, then we’ll switch it to a perpetual license following your final payment.
Starter Pack
Try before you buy
$195
One single payment
Starter Pack – How It Works
Get a 30 day license, help, and free online training. Claim 100% of your money back as a discount when you purchase your perpetual license within the 30 day period.
Prices shown in AUD. Australian buyers add 10% GST
