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Strucsoft Wood

Strucsoft Wood is a wood framing plugin for Autodesk Revit®, built for architects, engineers, homebuilders, and offsite manufacturers who need to design, coordinate, and fabricate wood-framed structures accurately and efficiently, without leaving their Revit environment. Used across a wide spectrum of project types, Strucsoft Wood is equally suited for single-family and modular homes and large-scale multi-family structures. Users benefit from a template-based workflow that eliminates repetitive manual modeling: define framing configurations once, apply them project-wide, and move from architectural model to detailed structural framing in a fraction of the usual time. Walls, floors, ceilings, rafters, and trusses are all handled within the same environment. The software automatically detects openings, MEP penetrations, and structural intersections, applying the correct framing conditions around each, resolving coordination issues at the modeling stage before they become costly field problems. Strucsoft Wood's MultiLayer capabilities further accommodate complex wall assemblies containing sheathing, furring, clapboard, and structural layers simultaneously, supporting green building and energy efficiency standards across North America, Europe, and Scandinavia. For modular and prefab construction teams, the dedicated Modular workflow, including Quick Create, the Template Map, and the Modular Gather Sheets command, automates framing and shop drawing generation across all repeating Revit groups in one operation. Drawings are model-linked and update when the design changes, eliminating the maintenance burden of manually produced documentation. Strucsoft Wood also includes built-in engineering capabilities, with integrations for Forte by Weyerhaeuser, Sizer by WoodWorks, and BC Calc, allowing teams to size and analyze floor systems and beams based on Revit loads, construction conditions, and IBC or NBCC codes, directly within the same workflow. When the model is ready for production, export your models into Strucsoft's ONYX application, which connects to leading automated wood saws and panelizing machines from Weinmann, Randek and others - turning the Revit model into a direct manufacturing input. Shop drawings, bills of materials, and cut lists are generated within Revit, ready for the shop floor. Suitable for projects from entry-level homes to complex prefabricated multi-family structures, Strucsoft Wood is the tool of choice for timber construction teams that need their BIM model to connect directly to design, coordination, and fabrication.

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VisionREZ

The VisionREZ base product provides architectural features and functionality to aid in the design of residential structures. VisionREZ architectural features make residential designers more efficient by automating many of the tools and processes they most frequently use.

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vPlan AR

vPlan AR is a LiDAR-powered floor planning platform that lets contractors, restoration teams, and property professionals scan spaces with an iPhone, generate accurate floor plans, edit them in-browser, and export to PDF, DXF, and 3D formats.

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xeokit SDK

xeokit SDK is an open-source 3D graphics software development kit (SDK) designed specifically for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) applications. It provides a high-performance WebGL-based engine capable of rendering complex, large-scale 3D models with double-precision accuracy, including support for models using global coordinate systems. The SDK supports a wide range of 3D content formats and workflows relevant to AECO and FM (Facility Management) professionals. By leveraging 3D Tiles and the highly optimized XKT format, xeokit enables real-time visualization and interaction with industry-standard file types such as IFC (Industry Foundation Classes), BCF (BIM Collaboration Format), and point clouds. It is suitable for both BIM and GIS integration scenarios, making it a flexible choice for developers building digital twin solutions, web-based model viewers, or coordination tools. xeokit is currently used by industry leaders to power advanced 3D visualization features in enterprise and commercial applications. Its modular architecture and open-source licensing make it ideal for teams that require customization, long-term maintainability, and full control over their technology stack. ________________________________________ Key Features and Benefits: • Pure WebGL Engine: No dependencies on external plugins or proprietary technologies. • Double-Precision Rendering: Supports precise visualization of georeferenced models at global scale. • Highly Efficient File Format (XKT): Reduces memory consumption and speeds up model loading. • Support for Industry Formats: Visualize IFC, BCF, point clouds, and other BIM/GIS standards. • Open-Source Licensing: Full access to source code, ideal for teams requiring extensibility. • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly on all major browsers, including mobile devices. • Comprehensive Documentation: Includes API references, examples, and developer tutorials to accelerate onboarding. ________________________________________ xeokit SDK helps development teams reduce time-to-market by offering production-ready, research-backed components, enabling them to focus on delivering value to end-users rather than reinventing core 3D graphics infrastructure.

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