Top ten architectural tools in ARCHLine.XP

GstarBIM 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; GstarBIM 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.