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Industry standard DWG drawing format
When you draw and model using Caddie you can be secure in the knowledge that you are working in the industry standard DWG drawing format that makes sharing drawings and information easy. No need to import and export, simply load and save your files for seamless compatibility without losing information or changing your drawings, whether working with fellow Caddie users or professionals using other DWG based CAD systems. In addition to DWG, Caddie also supports DXF and other formats making it easy to incorporate Ordnance Survey information and manufacturer’s details within your drawings, as well as keeping your clients up to date with your latest schemes
AEC modelling tools
Produce a complete 3D model of your design in less time than it takes to draw out a 2D plan
Country specific content
Caddie AEC provides you with an out of the box solution to modelling your designs in 3D without the need to spend days or weeks configuring the walls, doors and windows for the way you build
Parametric modelling for maximum flexibility
Create and amend your designs without the need to redraw, update wall constructions on-the-fly, add, remove and alter doors, windows and openings and watch your model update automatically
Automatic roof generation
Define the pitch, overhang and eaves then add a roof to your building with just 2 clicks, adding gables, hips and bonnet hips to create the roof design you need in seconds
Add 3D Stairs to your designs
Stairs can prove to be one of the trickiest aspects of any design, but with Caddie’s AEC stair designer you can add straight, spiral, U-shaped and multi-landing stairs to your building models quickly and easily. Choose the type of stair you want, indicate its position and be rewarded with a full parametric 3D stair to view, section and amend as you please
Generate plans, sections and elevations of your designs automatically
Draw out your building using Caddie’s AEC tools then create the floor plans, sections and elevations automatically, and if you amend your design, simply hit the regenerate and watch them update
Comprehensive array of architectural tools for when you only want 2D
You may prefer to work in 2D for speed and simplicity so Caddie Professional includes a comprehensive array of architectural plan, section and elevation tools to make working in 2D much quicker too
Walls, doors and windows
Save time by drawing solid and cavity walls that come pre-hatched, inserting doors and windows of any size automatically without the need to trim, and create stud walls instantly without the need to copy or array
Floor joist layouts
Create floor joist layouts in just seconds
Building Grids
Create regular and irregular grids for accurate setting out
Section tools
Draw sections through your buildings quickly and easily from 2D drawings using Caddie’s section tools including walls, windows, roofs, floors and staircases and portal frames
Elevation Wizard
Create automatic elevations from 2D plans, hatched and ready to print
Elevational features tools
Add detail to your elevations with Caddie’s brick arch and soldier tools
Artistic Tools for ‘Hand-finishing’ drawings
Create drawings that reflect the character of your designs and your own presentation, including Artistic tools to provide that ‘hand-drawn’ look
Automatic scheduling
Schedule doors, windows, areas and volumes from your drawings at the click of a mouse or pen
Electrical and fire annotation
Create electrical and fire layout drawings with automatic scheduling
Triangulation tools
Plot surveys of irregular buildings quickly and easily with Caddie’s triangulation tools
Comprehensive Caddie symbol and Block Libraries
Choose from a comprehensive range of pre-drawn symbols including people, trees, cars, sanitary ware and many more for professional looking drawings
Caddie Architectural Gallery
Click on GALLERY to see a selection of architectural drawings created with Caddie
Caddie Architectural is included as standard with Caddie Professional and is covered by 12 months software support and software updates
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