Most BIM software uses mesh or solid modeling (BREP). Allplan uses a hybrid kernel. In 2018, this meant you could import a terrain point cloud (500MB+), drape a road, and create a solid tunnel shell without crashing. The memory management in 2018 was 64-bit native and lean. It ran better on a Core i7-8700K with 16GB of RAM than modern BIM software runs on a Threadripper.
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At its core, Allplan 2018 features the , providing high computational stability and exact geometric calculation. Release ALLPLAN 2018-1 Most BIM software uses mesh or solid modeling (BREP)
If you bought Allplan 2018 Top , you got the BIM server, the render engine, the terrain modeler, and the full steel/concrete detailing kit. It was the "buy once, own everything" (perpetual license) era. The memory management in 2018 was 64-bit native and lean
Before the 2018 release, CAD software interfaces were notorious for overcrowded toolbars, hidden drop-down menus, and steep learning curves. Allplan 2018 addressed this with the , a dynamic, role-based user interface.
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: Once generated, reports can be exported to multiple formats for further use, including: , or saved directly within Customization