ARCHLine.XP streamlines building design from concept to construction documents. Here are ten architectural tools that make day-to-day work faster, clearer, and easier to coordinate.
All ten tools are designed to work together: change the model once and plans, sections, elevations, sheets, and schedules update in step. Combined with parametric elements and multi-view auto-updates, you get faster coordinated documentation, fewer sync errors, and smooth collaboration via industry formats like DWG, IFC, RVT, PDF, and FBX.
1) Multi-layer Wall Tool
Draw single or multi-layer walls—straight, curved, or sloped—in 2D and 3D.
Define composites (e.g., finish/insulation/structural), priorities, and junction behavior for clean joins.
Edit profiles and offsets for niches, reveals, and custom wall edges.
2) Stair & Railing Designer
Rule-based stair generation with clear controls for treads, risers, landings, and stringers.
Auto-paired railings you can style and modify independently (profiles, posts, terminations).
Live plan/section previews to check headroom, codes, and graphics before placing.
3) Roof Toolset
Create gable, hip, mansard, curved and other roof forms quickly.
Add openings and roof accessories (dormers, skylights) with parametric control.
Edit pitches, overhangs, and layer build-ups without redrawing.
4) Slab & Floor System
Model slabs by sketch or contour; apply slopes, thickening, voids, and edge conditions.
Profiled slabs let you form special structures (e.g., dome or cross vault effects).
Automatic intersections with walls/stairs keep sections and details tidy.
5) Doors, Windows & Openings
Parametric doors/windows with adjustable frames, sills, and casings; save as styles.
Place openings by wall reference or absolute dimensions; flip, align, and array with precision.
Schedules read properties directly from the elements—no retyping.
6) Rooms & Zones (Areas, Room Books)
One-click room detection from enclosing elements, with automatic area/volume readouts.
Assign finishes and classifications to drive room books, legends, and takeoffs.
Wall elevations per room for detailing interior faces, fixtures, and dimensions.
7) Levels & Stories Manager
Define building levels once; ARCHLine.XP organizes views, heights, and story-aware elements.
Copy/align typical floors and propagate changes vertically to speed multi-story projects.
Consistent annotation (levels, grids, markers) across plans, sections, and elevations.
8) Sections, Elevations & Detail Views
Generate sections/elevations that update whenever the model changes.
Control depth, cut fills, line weights, and view templates for office-standard graphics.
Add callouts to create linked detail views that stay referenced correctly.
9) Layout Composer (Documentation)
Drag plans, sections, elevations, details, renders, and schedules onto sheets at set scales.
Title blocks, view titles, and revision data stay coordinated across the whole set.
Publish multi-page PDFs or DWGs with consistent naming and print profiles.
10) Schedules & Quantity Takeoff
Live schedules for doors, windows, rooms, finishes, fixtures, and more—driven by model data.
Custom fields and filters for client requirements; place schedules on sheets.
Export lists for estimation and consignations and keep them synchronized as designs evolve.
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