the best programs for the architect

Most areas benefited from the development of smartphones and tablets, and architects are one of the most beneficiaries of this, decades ago they were drawing all designs by hand and the presence of an error means repeating everything from the beginning which leads to a lot of time wasted, but recently the developers of programs and applications created  Programs and applications that allow architects to do their job more efficiently.

 Application stores include many applications that are of interest to architects and help them to easily modify designs on site, or follow the progress of the project and comment on operations in real time, as well as track expenses or review a specific aspect of the project at any time and from anywhere on the phone.

 Here are 6 important apps for architects:

 1- BIMx app

 

 If you are using the ARCHICAD architectural design program then the BIMx app will be an ideal choice for you, as it allows to view designs or share designs with customers and contractors easily through your phone or tablet, in addition to it makes the entire workflow free of trouble as the application provides full control of projects through  Get accurate data from 3D models as well as 2D models.

 The app also gives you access to concurrent updates from the cloud, as popular cloud storage services like iCloud or Dropbox can be linked to the app, so downloading and opening BIMx Models will be done easily.

 The application is also compatible with the Google Cardboard VR platform, which allows architects to preview 3D designs and navigate through their phones easily.

 The app is freely available for both Android phone users on the Google Play Store and for iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes Store, and there is a BIMx PRO version for $ 24.99 that gives you more features.

 2- My Measures app

 

 One of the important technical tools for architects, My Measures app allows them to sync projects between all devices, collaborate with others using shared folders and share or receive files.

 The application also enables commenting on images through texts, arrows and angles to clarify all details, include multiple detailed images, and organize projects in folders.

 The project can also be shared in PDF or as pictures with others, in addition to securing projects with a password, and the application integrates with many cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Google Drive and others.

 The app is freely available to both Android phone users on the Google Play Store and to iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes Store, and you can subscribe from within the app to get more features.

 3- Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD app

 

 This application is a unique drawing tool that allows you to work smoothly throughout all stages of the design process, so it is ideal for architects, designers, decorators or painters, as it helps them create instant graphics to meet all design needs.

 This app allows you to create designs in color and use templates, patterns, brushes and pens, import photos from other sources or take pictures and add tags to them.

 The app supports AR Sketch Walk augmented reality feature that allows you to experience 3D designs by integrating them with the world around you.The app also includes AR Perspective Finder, a new drawing tool that allows you to reveal virtual perspective networks, making the drawing process much easier.

 The app is available for both iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes store, but it is not available for Android device users.

 4- SketchUp Viewer app

 

 This is the SketchUp engineering design app that allows architects to present and view their SketchUp projects anytime and anywhere and collaborate with colleagues remotely.

 Augmented Reality features also enable you to experience your 3D models by blending them with the world around you, and allowing you to navigate using multi-touch gestures, rotate, zoom in and out.

 You can also open files in SKP formats and view details of previous adjustments to your design when viewing scenes, layers and offers directly from your phone.

 The app is freely available to both Android phone users on the Google Play Store and to iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes Store, and you can subscribe from within the app to get more features.

 5- Autodesk Sketchbook app

 

 Autodesk Sketchbook app provides architects and designers access to fast, powerful creative drawing tools, to express their ideas anytime, anywhere.

 The app provides you with various drawing tools from pencils to over 190 customizable brushes, with the ability to use traditional rulers and ellipse ellipse guides, and with the app you can export designs in PSD, JPG, PNG, BMP, or TIFF.

 The app is freely available to both Android phone users on the Google Play Store and to iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes Store.

 6- Scala Architectural Scale Application

 

 Scala Architectural Scale includes all architectural and engineering scales, providing you with accurate measurements of printed graphics of any scale with fixed and variable scales, and it can provide dimensional measurements even if the scale is unknown.

 The application has an easy and simple user interface, so if you know the scale, put your device on the drawing, go to the printed drawing scale and see the selected scale slide.

 If the drawing scale is unknown, move your finger on the variable scale and match it with the scale of one known element, lock it and then use it to measure all the elements in this drawing.  The application also allows you to convert architectural, engineering or metric units of measurement, and control their accuracy.

 The app is available for both iPhone and iPad users through the iTunes store, but it is not available for Android device users.

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