We have been working hard on the last few weeks on the newest version of OrthoGraph. This new version comes with three major novelty.
First of all, you can enjoy the 3D and also the 2D view in full HD because we have upgraded the graphical engine behind OrthoGraph. So if you have an iPad with Retina screen, you will definitely see the improvement in the visual appearance of the software.
The previous engine was the cause of several problems so this development will significantly improve the stability of the application.
However OrthoGraph is considered an intuitive application, it was always important for us to help our users understand every function in the app. That's why we decided to create a new tutorial and first steps demonstration for the app. We believe that this will help you better understand the logic behind OrthoGraph and whenever you need help, you can access it with a simple click on the little blue hat icon.
Screenshot from the new tutorial
Last but not least we have also improved our IFC export file enhancing the CAD compatibility. With the IFC file you can transfer your OrthoGraph floorplan to most of the CAD software like ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Vectorworks etc...
However we work with industry standard export formats such as IFC and DXF, many of our users or to-be users ask about the compatibility of OrthoGraph with a specific software that they are using for their everyday work.
So we decided that we will show you how OrthoGraph export files work in different CAD software. At this time, we would like to write about the Vectorworks compatibility. We have tested the OrthoGraph export files in Vectorworks 2015 software both with the DXF and with the IFC export files.
Please watch our short video about the OrthoGraph- Vectorworks compatibility and see it with your own eyes how simple and accurate it is:
DXF export
OrthoGraph's DXF export is a two dimensional export format. To use this, you don't have to do anything else but export your OrthoGraph project in DXF either with the "Upload to Dropbox" tool or with the "Send by email" tool.
You can choose from single and separate layers. Separate layers means that every location and measurement will be on a separate layer. If you chose single layer then everything will be on one layer.
In Vectorworks, you can click on File/Import/ DXF import and simply open the file. After that, we recommend to click on View/Zoom/ Fit to page area in order to see the model well.
This steps will result a fully measured and accurate 2D floor plan.
IFC export
OrthoGraph's IFC format is a 3D format. To use this, you don't have to do anything else but export your
OrthoGraph project in IFC either with the "Upload to Dropbox" tool or
with the "Send by email" tool.
There are also the same steps in Vectorworks. Simply select File/Import/ IFC import and open your IFC file. In View menu select Layer Options/ and allow "Show others".
With these settings, you will be able to see the full 3D model.
Have you ever been on site where you needed to register the condition of the walls, the type of windows or the number of wall outlets etc.? You can use the Notes field at most of the entities in OrthoGraph but wouldn’t it be great if there were a dedicated field for it?
It is impossible to create and handle a property sheet with all possible properties, so instead of that we let you decide:
We developed a new feature that allows any user to add their own property.
How does it work?
From OrthoGraph 9.3 you can add your own property to OrthoGraph. Just use the property tool and touch an object, a wall-section or a door/window. The element properties window will pop up and in the top right corner you will see a little + icon. Simply tap on it to add a new property.
Scroll down the toolbar and type in the name of your new property. After that you can choose from 6 different type of data fields:
-Text is ideal for any kind of information
-Integer means natural numbers but it doesn't allow fractions. (e.g.:1; 3; 6,)
-Float means numbers with decimal( 2.26 ; 3.128)
-Length will mean data in meter, cm, foot, inch...
-Yes/No means a little switch that has two positions
-Picture allows you attach a picture
Choose the one you need and save your new property. After that the new property will be on the property sheet of any same element type. So if you create a property for a wall section then it will also appear on the property sheet of any other wall section. But it won't appear at any object's or opening's property sheet.
If you would like to delete a particular property than you do not have to do anything else but swipe your finger left on that property and tap on the delete button.
When your property name and data type is defined then you can type in the data.
So add any important property you need because from now on it is all possible in OrthoGraph!
Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents, right? :-) At least we believe in the power of gifts and we would like to delight one of our fans.
We decided to surprise you for Christmas with a little contest with the opportunity to win the OrthoGraph Architect app for iPad.
You do not have to do anything else but
Subscribe to our newsletter (with an existing email address because we will contact you using your email address):
Anyone can participate in the game who meets both criteria (subscribe the newsletter and like our post during the duration of the game :December 1, 2014 to December 14, 2014.)
We will pick the winner with random method from the participants of the game on December 19, 2014.
We proudly share the fact with you that OrthoGraph is among the Tabby Awards Business 2014 finalists.
OrthoGraph is listed -together with four other apps- as a finalist in the category called " iPad- in-the field".
The Tabby Awards /Business, the only competition for the best
business and enterprise tablet apps, today announced the Finalists for
2014.
An international panel of 20 independent judges reviewed entries from a dozen countries and selected the 75 best business apps for Android, iPad and Windows tablets in 26 categories.
