Allplan 2009 - The Open Platform

Smooth communication is of central importance for any construction project. Hence, Allplan 2009 has been designed as an open platform, networking all those involved in the construction project.

Easy Communication

In addition to the PDF and IFC standard formats, the new version of Allplan 2009 Architecture also supports the Rhino, VRML and Maxwell Render 3D formats. The new formats facilitate the import and export of design models and the exchange of organic shapes, as well as supporting physically correct lighting calculations. In addition, the interface to CINEMA 4D has been optimized. Thus, you can now choose whether cameras, lighting settings and backgrounds are to be transferred as scene objects. To further simplify data import and export, there are predefined settings in Allplan 2009 for exchanging DWG and DXF files. For the first time, you can now also save documents in PDF/A format in Allplan for long-term archiving.

As an architect, you will no doubt also be interested in the following topics:
Effective assistance with alterations and renovations design
Energy-efficient design and construction

Improved data exchange

As well as the PDF and IFC standard formats, plus DWG, DXF and DGN formats, Allplan 2009 Engineering contains new interfaces for the Rhino, VRML and Maxwell Render 3D formats. Data transfer from Allplan to the CINEMA 4D visualization software has also been improved, which is particularly useful if you want to check how a structure fits into the surrounding area. Furthermore, predefined exchange favorites make it easier to exchange DWG and DXF files. This facility allows the required settings to be saved for each of your design partners and subsequently re-selected. For the first time, you can now also save documents in PDF/A format in Allplan for long-term archiving.

As an engineer, you will no doubt also be interested in the following topics:
Energy consulting made easy
Process optimization through interdisciplinary collaboration

Smooth data flow for successful construction projects

Poor data exchange with design partners leads to delays, which in turn lead to higher costs. Smooth communication requires an open platform that networks all participants in the construction project. Allplan 2009 supports more than forty file formats, including PDF and IFC standard formats, as well as DWG, DXF and DGN. These formats are now easy to load, save and exchange. Thanks to the openness of this platform, data exchange is simple, even for beginners. All data import and export functions are self-explanatory. Even data transfer via IFC is now more efficient with Allplan 2009.

As a construction company, you will no doubt also be interested in the following topics:
Green design - right from the outset
Reliable cost calculation - Accurate advice