Documentation - Overview

Delivering clear, coordinated documentation is where GstarBIM really pays off. From the first sketch to the final issue set, the software keeps your drawings, sheets, and schedules synchronized—so you spend more time designing and less time chasing updates.

One model, many outputs - kept in sync

• Simultaneous updates: Floor plans, sections, elevations, wall views, details, plan sheets, and schedules update together as you edit the model. Change once, see it everywhere.
• Fewer coordination errors: Multi-view auto-updates reduce manual rework and the risk of inconsistencies across drawings and lists.
• Parametric precision: Walls, slabs, stairs, railings, roofs, cabinets, tiling, and other parametric elements drive dimensions, tags, and quantities directly from the source.

Layout: fast, reliable drawing sets

• Assemble sheets quickly: Drag views onto sheets, control scales, and reuse title blocks and layouts for consistent presentation.
• Always current: When a view changes, its sheet updates automatically—ideal for approval packages and construction drawings.
• Mixed media: Combine drawings, details, schedules, and rendered images on the same sheet for persuasive submissions.
• Sheet sets for delivery: Publish multi-page PDF packages at the correct scale, with consistent naming and metadata.

Clear, standards-ready annotation

• Dimensions & tags: Purpose-built tools for architectural and interior documentation ensure consistent text, leaders, and symbols.
• View templates & styles: Standardize line weights, hatches, fonts, and graphic overrides across projects to match office or regional standards.
• Detailing tools: Callouts, section markers, and detail views stay linked to their source, keeping navigation and references accurate.

Live schedules and takeoffs

• Door/window/room schedules: Generate and place schedules that stay linked to model properties—no manual copy-paste.
• Material lists & quantities: Extract finishes, tiling areas, cabinet counts, fixtures, lighting, and more to support estimations and procurement.
• Custom fields: Add classifications and metadata to meet client, municipal, or BIM execution requirements.

Interior documentation that matches real workflows

• Wall elevations & room books: Produce room-by-room documentation with finishes, fittings, and dimensions ready for site and fabrication.
• Parametric cabinet and tiling tools: Drive shop-friendly drawings and counts from editable parameters—update once, reflect everywhere.
• Lighting plans & reflected ceilings: Create coordinated RCPs with fixtures, circuits, and legends tied to the model.

Design phases and revisions made simple

• Existing vs. new: Present current conditions alongside proposed work in one project, with phase-aware views and graphics.
• Issue tracking: Mark revisions with clouds and notes; keep a clear sheet index and issue history for auditability.

Visualization inside the documentation workflow

• Photorealistic images on sheets: Place renderings next to plans and details to improve client understanding and approvals.
• Animation handoff: When needed, supplement drawing sets with animated walk-throughs for stakeholder presentations.

Template-driven consistency

• Office templates: Start every project with predefined title blocks, view templates, sheet layouts, layers/pen sets, units, and annotation styles.
• Reusable details: Maintain a detail library you can drop into any project—faster production, consistent quality.

Quality and speed, built in

• Automatic coordination: Model changes cascade through drawings and schedules, cutting rework and review cycles.
• Clarity by design: Linked callouts, consistent symbols, and standardized graphics reduce ambiguity in the field.
• Scalable output: Whether it’s a small renovation or a multi-level building, documentation scales without changing your workflow.

Practical tips to get the most from GstarBIM documentation

1. Start with a template: Lock in units, fonts, line weights, title blocks, and default schedules before modeling.
2. Model with intent: Use parametric elements (not lines) so tags and schedules populate automatically.
3. Organize views: Create a view set per phase/discipline and apply view templates to enforce standards.
4. Place schedules early: Keep them on a working sheet to catch data issues before the final publish.
5. Publish consistently: Use named print/export sets for approvals, tender, and construction to avoid last-minute surprises.

With coordinated views, live schedules, robust annotation, and broad format support, GstarBIM turns documentation from a chore into a reliable, repeatable part of your design process—delivering clearer drawings, faster approvals, and fewer site questions.