How ARCHLine.XP thinks about projects, data, and deliverables

Guide to align teams on how ARCHLine.XP thinks about projects, data, and deliverables -  model faster, document with confidence, and present convincingly.

1) Single, coordinated BIM model
Everything—plans, sections, elevations, sheets, schedules—comes from one model. Change the model once; all related views update together. This cuts manual sync work and reduces errors.

2) Parametric elements (smart building parts)
Walls, slabs, stairs, railings, roofs, doors/windows, cabinets, tiles, lights, etc. are parameter-driven. Parameters control geometry, materials, tags, and quantities, making edits quick and documentation reliable.

3) Levels & stories
Project height control lives in Levels. Place story-aware elements relative to levels so vertical changes propagate without redrawing.

4) Views & view control
Plan, section, elevation, 3D, wall elevation, detail, perspective—each is a “window” into the same model. Use view properties (scale, graphics, cut fills, filters) to show the right information for the right audience.

5) Multi-view auto-updates
ARCHLine.XP keeps views synchronized. Edit a stair or wall type and the change flows to every affected view and sheet—no duplicate work.

6) Layout Composer (Documentation)
Drag curated views and schedules onto title blocks at fixed scales, manage revisions, and publish consistent, multi-page PDF. Sheets stay linked to their source views.

7) Rooms & room books
Room boundaries and properties (area, finishes, fixtures) feed elevations, legends, and takeoffs. Ideal for interior documentation and shop-ready outputs.

8) Schedules & data-driven lists
Live door/window/room/material schedules read directly from element properties. Add custom fields, filters, and sorting to meet client or BIM execution requirements. Place schedules on sheets for coordinated sets.

9) Design Phases (existing, demo, new)
Phase-aware views let you present current conditions alongside proposals without splitting into separate files—perfect for renovations and options.

10) Libraries & content
Use built-in content and open manufacturer/online sources. Models from 3D Warehouse and other catalogs can be brought in and styled, expanding your kit without heavy remodelling.

11) Materials, lighting, and styles
Consistent materials and lighting presets keep renderings and drawings visually coherent. Save styles (for doors/windows/rails/cabinets/annotations) to standardize work across your office.

12) Visualization pipeline
Three complementary paths:

• Built-in photoreal rendering for everyday images.

• AI Render accelerates early ideation and style exploration.

• D5 Render plugin (with live sync) for marketing-grade photorealistic images and animations.

13) Interoperability (open exchange)
Exchange data with collaborators using industry formats: DWG/DXF, IFC, PDF, FBX, SKP, and RVT (import, plus RVT export in recent versions). This keeps mixed-tool teams moving without rebuilds.

14) Templates, standards & office setup
Project templates capture units, levels, title blocks, line weights, fonts, view templates, naming conventions, and default schedules. Start every job from a template to lock in consistency.

15) Annotations & graphic control
Dimensions, tags, symbols, hatches, and line weights are style-driven for repeatability. View templates enforce graphics across multiple views in one click.

16) Quantity & cost support
Because schedules derive from model data, you can extract material lists, tiling areas, cabinet counts, and fixture schedules to support estimating and procurement.

Typical project flow in ARCHLine.XP

1. Start from a template (levels, units, title blocks, styles).

2. Model core elements (grids, levels, walls, slabs, stairs, roofs).

3. Add openings & interiors (doors/windows; cabinets, tiling, lighting).

4. Create views (plans, sections, elevations, room/wall elevations).

5. Annotate & style (dimensions, tags, view templates).

6. Generate schedules (doors/windows/rooms/materials).

7. Compose sheets (plans + details + schedules + renders).

8. Visualize (built-in renderer or D5; use AI Render for mood/inspiration).

9. Publish (PDF/DWG/IFC/FBX) and share with stakeholders.

Best-practice tips

• Model with intent: Use parametric elements (not lines) so data, tags, and schedules stay correct.

• Standardize early: Apply view templates and annotation styles before heavy detailing.

• Keep one source of truth: Avoid duplicating geometry between phases or options—use Design Phases and filtered views.

• Automate lists: Place key schedules on a working sheet to catch data issues early.

• Reuse everything: Save styles, details, and title blocks to templates for the next project.

Mastering these concepts turns ARCHLine.XP into a predictable, high-speed pipeline—from first sketch to coordinated documentation and compelling visual design.