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Features Allplan 2024

More productive, collaborative and advanced workflows

The new Allplan 2024 version accelerates productivity to an all-new level. Never before have you been able to complete tasks so quickly using powerful and automated design tools, integrated cloud-based processes, and advanced BIM workflows. Allplan 2024 gives you the freedom to invest in designing great architecture, engineering effective transportation infrastructure, and constructing a better built environment.

The Allplan 2024-1 service release delivers extended tools to plan and execute construction more efficiently. New cloud-based processes and enhanced BIM functions support more sustainable design and accelerated project delivery.

Be faster with Allplan 2024:

  • Thanks to increased productivity
  • Through smoother collaboration
  • With superior design quality

One Click LCA integration in Allplan

Quick analysis of the Carbon footprint

Reducing carbon emissions is an issue of growing importance for the construction industry. Architects and engineers have the task of assessing and taking into account the carbon footprint of their projects. To this end, well-founded decisions on how to effectively reduce carbon emissions need to be made at the earliest possible design stage. With version 2024-1, the quick and easy-to-use analysis with One Click LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) has been integrated into Allplan. One Click LCA helps users to determine the quantitative and qualitative carbon footprint of a building, show the impact of different materials and construction methods, optimize the BIM model in terms of sustainability, and thus convince clients and investors.

The BIM model, equipped with the appropriate attributes, is automatically transferred to the LCA cloud for analysis and reporting via the One Click LCA function in Allplan. The exported data is uploaded there and used directly in the associated project. If the user is logged into their One Click LCA account and has a license (Trial or Commercial), they can then define calculation standards, adjust data, perform analyses, and create reports. If changes are made to the model, previous LCA adjustments are adopted, so it is not necessary to map again. The calculation is performed using the actual model. Offline export to the .xls data format is also supported, so that the data is also accessible for further analyses or workflows.

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Provision for Voids

Significant improvements in performance and workflows

The creation of provision for voids can be a time-consuming process, especially for larger and more complex projects. To perform this task more quickly and smoothly the performance of this functionality in Allplan has been optimized for version 2024-1, resulting in substantial time savings. What used to take minutes can now be achieved in seconds. In addition, the optimization of attribute mapping and the application of imported cylindrical geometries from IFC files for void creation have been further enhanced to make designers 'day-today work even more efficient.

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Overlay Manager*

Combination of 2D and 3D improves design-to-build workflows

The new Overlay functionality in Bimplus allows users to quickly combine 2D plans or drawings in PDF, jpg and png format with a 3D model. By creating a section in the 3D model and then selecting match-points in model and overlay, 2D plans, drawings and surfaces are instantly combined with the 3D volumetric world. Users can then easily interact and interrogate, clarify uncertainties, identify discrepancies, and conveniently raise issues for the 3D model using the Issue Manager. Visualize multiple drawings together with models, make markups and save in issues and slideshows, conveniently extending federated models with 2D plans. This advanced and practical approach to merging the two worlds of plans or drawings and models enables a rapid approach to merged and flexible visual review.

*Available with Allplan Subscription or though Bimplus Professional purchase only.

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Issue Management

Seamless integration of the BIMcollab cloud-based issue management tool

In many BIM projects, issue management is performed with the easy-to-use issue collaboration platform BIMcollab. Allplan 2024 can be seamlessly integrated with the BIMcollab issue management tool, as users can connect to their BIMcollab project directly from Allplan via a dedicated palette. Issues can be created and edited without the need for manual BCF import/export. This new cloud-based process saves time and helps to avoid inconsistencies in the BIM process. With the Allplan 2024-1 release, the amount of information that the issue can contain has been improved. To streamline the workflow and identify specific elements more effectively, in addition to the view setting of an issue, it is possible to create an issue with specific settings for colors, transparency and visibility of objects in the model. These settings are stored within the issue and can be displayed across platforms. Additionally, users with a restricted cloud environment will appreciate a BCF import /export directly via the BIMcollab palette.

Some of the benefits of this new integration include enhanced collaboration, reduced errors and accelerated checking processes.

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Allplan Cloud Viewer*

Save time with a quick preview of IFC files

The new Allplan Cloud Viewer, embedded in Bimplus, allows users to rapidly visualize an IFC file. Rather than uploading and waiting to view large IFC files, users can now quickly preview a new file, view, and check IFC models visually before fully uploading and creating a revision in Bimplus. Even extremely large IFC files can now be viewed exceptionally quickly, with open to view times - depending on the content and file size - up to 100 times faster than viewing associated with upload and processing. In addition, for BIM based projects users can now easily and promptly view the original IFC file and compare it with further processed models in Bimplus. Finally, users can quickly view uploaded IFC files in the document management area of Bimplus.

*Available with Allplan Subscription or though Bimplus Professional purchase only.

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Reinforcement

More flexibility and compliance with British standards in reinforcement detailing

Compliance with current country-specific standards is essential for the work of structural engineers and detailers. With Allplan 2024-1, the new British Standard BS 8666 2020 for reinforcement detailing has been implemented. A special characteristic of the British Standard is the use of shape codes. For this reason, the Shape Code Manager was integrated into Allplan at the same time to support customer-specific reinforcement shapes. This combination makes daily work noticeably easier, not only in the UK, but also in many other countries that use the British Standard or customer-specific reinforcement shapes.

Groundworks

Technical Preview: Sheet Pile walls extend existing range for excavation shoring

Precise planning of excavation shoring is particularly important when soil or other materials have to be retained, such as in waterfront areas, on construction sites near bodies of water, or in underground construction and infrastructure projects. To optimally support this task, the Allplan 2024-1 service release now delivers as a Technical Preview sheet pile profiles in various forms along a specified line as well as the connection of sheet piles at an angle. Of particular importance is the flexibility that is achieved by using PythonParts, such that the positioning is parametric and can be easily changed if needed. This Technical Preview supplements the existing functions for retention elements such as bored pile walls and soldier pile walls as well as ground anchors.

Formwork planning - walls

BIM2 form Add-on for cost-effective planning of formwork systems now includes Peri TRIO

In many companies, formwork planning is usually still done either manually or using various tools available on the market. Many construction companies or general contractors therefore outsource formwork planning to external service providers, which in some cases involves considerable costs and makes it difficult to control the course of the project. The new formwork planning Add On tool for Allplan 2024 enables the automated assignment of formwork wall components. This includes the MEVA Mammut 350 formwork system and, from version Allplan 2024-1 onwards, two additional formwork systems, MEVA MAMMUT XT as well as the universal wall formwork system Peri TRIO. This allows Allplan users to plan with formwork systems from different manufacturers - at a fraction of the cost that would be incurred if they were to place these services out.

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Allplan Share

Take control of your Project Backups

Allplan Share is a powerful tool for distributed work between remote end users. Data is transferred from the local desktop Allplan product via our cloud platform. The combination of Allplan Share and Allplan, as well as an Allplan Bimplus account, makes it possible to work directly on the same Allplan project with design partners around the world. The new cloud-based project backup function in Allplan Share is a significant improvement that gives users full control over project backups. Benefit from quick and easy backup creation at any time. You can also choose the storage mode that best suits your projects. Store the backups in your Allplan cloud storage or download them to your local storage whenever you like. With Allplan Share project backup, your data is safe and accessible throughout the project environment, wherever you are.

Façade design

Façade modeling with Allplan: Fast, intuitive and flexible

For façade design, architects need a fast and intuitive tool that meets the requirements for the design of the building envelope and allows testing of different designs as well as daily adjustments. For this purpose, Allplan 2024 offers an extended façade module for the contemporary design of building envelopes, which has been significantly improved and which, instead of an opening element that has to be created each time, uses an already predefined window/door SmartPart. The new function speeds up the creation and modification of façades and façade/opening elements. Architects benefit from improved performance, optimized operation and the extended range of functions, so that they can plan façades faster, more intuitively and more flexibly.

Building Modeling

Accelerate design process with Building Modeling improvements

Regardless of if buildings and structures are regularly shaped or more and more individually shaped to fit well in the environment, there are demands to improve efficiency and effectiveness of design processes. The new version Allplan 2024, offers enhanced tools that allow architects and engineers to create and also iterate on their design more rapidly. This includes improvements for creation, modifications of circular and spline components, its connections, modeling and adjusting openings and recesses in such irregular components. Direct object modification is now available for further building components such as slab, foundation slab, niche/recess and corner window to ensure quick and efficient adaptation. Enhancements for the rabbet component helps to improve detailing of the openings. All of these improvements help architects and engineers to accelerate design workflows, but at the same time improve quality of the drawings and models.

GIS Connector

Simplified GIS integration for optimal AEC workflows

The successful execution of almost all AEC projects, regardless of their size or the working method used, requires the integration of data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as terrains and surrounding buildings. It´s important for architects, engineers, civil engineers and construction specialists to be able to fit their designs, buildings or civil structures well into the surroundings. Allplan 2024 provides new workflows for smooth integration of the design to its context, by a cloud-powered GIS connector tool with its effective and automated process of extracting relevant data. The GIS connector, powered by 3DCityLoader services, provides access to various open GIS platforms and sources, which covers different Europe regions, but also including Worldwide Global surface support. From a selected Area of interest, terrain data, buildings and street contours can be imported to Allplan. With chosen quality parameters and object type, terrain can be imported in different object types, which reflects certain workflows of architects and engineers. Civil engineers may also appreciate import as Proxy DTM terrain, which can be further processed and adopted by the terrain manager and further functionalities of the Road/Terrain module.

In this way, real GIS "data information" can be integrated into Allplan in a time-saving and simple manner with the highest level of detail from the construction environment and also taken into account at an earlier stage of the project.

Architectural legends

Optimized Legend Management for more design quality

Effective and well-controlled Quantity Take-Offs are expected from architects, engineers and multi-disciplinary consultants in regard to distributed Allplan models. This is especially important for Associative Legends in processing large and complex projects, in a teamwork environment where lots of people are working at the same time on different parts or floors of the building. Architectural Associative Legends now report quantities from the specified model (drawing files) regardless of the state of the loaded model. In addition, graphical support for curved objects in legends has been implemented.

This provides consistency and full control of Quantity Take-Off via Legends in a Teamwork environment, allows better coordination, and supports superior design quality.

Content Connector

Up-to-date content available in the blink of an eye

Searching for and manually importing content such as 3D assets or external materials for various BIM design and visualization tasks is often tedious and takes up a lot of time in the daily routine of architects and multi-disciplinary consultants. The new Content Connector provides Allplan users with an effective, web-based workflow, which accelerates and automates the import and creation of customized content. For Allplan 2024, two external providers are supported: mtextur for the creation of surface/texture assets and Trimble® 3D Warehouse®, a popular and extensive SketchUp® library of 3D objects. The new content Connector helps Architects and multi-disciplinary consultants significantly speeding up content related tasks.

Twinmotion Direct Link

From BIM model to VR experience in just 3 clicks

In architectural offices, there is a growing need for accelerated 3D design and visualization workflows that support dynamic decision-making in the planning process. The new Twinmotion Direct Link in Allplan 2024 simplifies data exchange and enables real-time synchronization of Allplan models with Twinmotion at the click of a mouse. Take advantage of all the benefits of Twinmotion tools: realistic environment display, high-quality assets from the object library, storytelling tools for displaying different phases, such as seasons or tree growth, and the export of 360-degree videos, panoramas or the VR mode. From the first sketch to the final visualization, make the most of your project.

Twinmotion combines a comfortable user interface with the powerful Unreal Engine from Epic Games. The live connection between Twinmotion and Allplan is made via Datasmith export with Direct Link functionality for breathtaking speed. With the integrated Datasmith exporter, Allplan is now able to export scenes to the Datasmith file format, allowing you to refine your designs in the Unreal Engine and other Unreal Engine-based applications and take advantage of the Datasmith workflow.

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Steel

Allplan integrates powerful SDS2 engine for Steel Connections

By incorporating SDS2's powerful steel connection engine into Allplan 2024 standardized steel connections can be modeled more efficiently by selecting the members to be connected. The integrated checks ensure that the connections are fabricable and erectable already in the design phase. The nodal approach and data model ensure universal compatibility with connection modeling and design solutions. The integrated approach enables architects, engineers, multi-disciplinary consultants, and contractors to provide accurate project bids.

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Steel

Flexibility and precision with effective Structural Steel Frame Components

Many supporting structures are made of steel or at least contain steel elements. Therefore, the corresponding functionality for structural detailing should be as powerful, user-friendly and comprehensive as possible. The same applies to the workflows related to steel construction components. Allplan 2024 offers new structural steel components, such as the inclined column, as well as the option to download double profiles from Allplan Cloud into Allplan. Workflows have also been optimized so that users can connect any components with each other using the "line component to line component" function.

Structural detailing with steel components in Allplan thus becomes easier and more flexible, with a wide range of components that can be conveniently integrated into the workflow.

Reinforcement

More possibilities to use automated reinforcement

With automated reinforcement, Allplan users could already significantly speed up recurring, time-consuming routine tasks in reinforcement detailing. Until now, application was limited to individual components. With Allplan 2024, L- and T-shaped wall connections can now also be reinforced automatically. This leads to further time-savings and expands the range of possible applications.

Cast-in Place Concrete

Optimized Reinforcement detailing with interactive tools for BIM workflows

Reinforcement detailing is characterized by high workload and deadline pressure. Placing reinforcement directly into isometric or animation windows, can significantly simplify and speed up the process. Users can now Create, Edit, Move, Rotate, Copy, Paste and use direct object modifications in these windows.

With Allplan 2024, it is possible to work out details in views and sections and to update the model immediately or to carry out detailing in the model and to update the views and sections immediately. For a smooth BIM workflow, it is also possible to label reinforcement using attributes.

Special developments have been realized for the US market, such as locking based on the attribute "rebar status", associative legends to support typical workflows of rebar fabricators in the USA. The rounding functionality and dots for bars are especially relevant for civil engineers.

Detailing reinforcement within BIM workflows has never been easier. Thanks to the new, comprehensive editing tools, Allplan users can increase their productivity and are more flexible in terms of their preferred way of working. Special developments for the US market support work on international construction projects.

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Clash Detection

Seamless Clash Detection for greater efficiency and clarity

Clash detection is crucial for error-free designs. If this workflow takes place within one software without additional external tools, this simplifies and accelerates the entire collision checking process. Allplan 2024 now differentiates between the following collision types: Hard Clash, Soft Clash, Workflow Clash, No Clash. These are displayed in different colors to ensure a quick overview. The collisions can be filtered or evaluated via legends or reports. End-to-end collision checking with a single software solution runs smoothly, transparently and saves considerable time.

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Precast Concrete

Increase productivity with simplified administration of fixtures

Convenient handling of fixtures is essential for precast designers. This is because almost every single precast element requires specific fixtures. However, with the number of fixtures grows the administrative effort in planning, invoicing and production. Allplan 2024 noticeably simplifies the administration of fixtures. In addition, the new version offers improved options for relocating fixtures. Another new feature is that handles can now be changed intuitively. Allplan 2024 also offers even more performance in precast planning and detailing, better coordinated workflows and a clearer user interface. These improvements in fixtures save time in planning, procurement and production, especially when dealing with a large number of different vendors. This makes working with fixtures more intuitive and productive.

Precast Concrete

Optimized reinforcement of Mesh Welding Machines

Precast plants have increasing difficulties finding qualified personnel for production. This makes a high automation level more important. Ideally, the production of basic reinforcement is fully automated while always using the latest machine features. Existing automated processes are extended in Allplan 2024 specifically for mesh welding systems. When creating automated reinforcement, Allplan now takes into account the concrete cover of profiles at precast joints. This innovation supports error-free, accelerated workflows and thus counteracts the increasing shortage of skilled workers.

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IFC model

Using IFC models as reference - quick check without importing

To support design in context workflows, provide smoother data exchange and make collaboration and coordination tasks more efficient, the new version Allplan 2024 extends its referencing capabilities. Instead of importing IFC files, these can be used and viewed in the Allplan environment as an external reference, for example to view architecture, model and add MEP, coordinate professions and disciplines or to simply align with existing models and structures more efficiently.

Issue Management

Technical Preview: BIMcollab Plugin in Allplan for Issue Management

In many BIM projects, issue management is performed with the easy-to-use issue collaboration platform BIMcollab. The exchange of issues via BCF files can lead to inconsistencies in the assignment of different values. Allplan 2024 has a BIMcollab plugin in the Technical Preview so that users can connect to their BIMcollab project directly from Allplan via an additional palette and create and edit issues without BCF import/export. Seamless integration of the BIMcollab issue workflow into Allplan eliminates the time-consuming and error prone BCF import/export process. The plugin provides full BIMcollab functionality in Allplan. This saves time and helps to avoid inconsistencies in the BIM process.

Visual Scripting

Improved usability of Visual Scripting

For creating automated workflows or intelligent objects, Visual Scripting is a very effective way for users to visually generate scripts without programming knowledge. To make Visual Scripting even more intuitive and easy to use, usability has been improved in several areas. For example, there are now new visual group and node states, canvas navigation is easier, and a search function has been introduced. These optimizations make Visual Scripting easier and faster to use, helping to automate workflows or create custom parametric objects with minimal effort.

Allplan Exchange*

Efficient web-based document management

One of the basic requirements for any construction project is the effective and efficient distribution of plans between project teams. However, this can quickly become a time-consuming, error-prone and repetitive task. With Allplan Exchange, Allplan offers a web-based plan distribution tool specifically designed to manage the creation and distribution of various formats and provide automatic change notifications via email. The platform provides a 2D drawing download environment and tracks sending and download activity for inclusion in a report. This provides visibility of actions to all stakeholders, making it an indispensable tool for managing and communicating 2D drawing information.

*Available with Allplan Subscription only.

GIS Connector

Simplified GIS integration for optimal AEC workflows

The successful execution of almost all AEC projects, regardless of their size or the working method used, requires the integration of data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as terrains and surrounding buildings. It´s important for civil engineers and construction specialists to be able to fit their designs, buildings or civil structures well into the surroundings. Allplan 2024 provides new workflows for smooth integration of the design to its context, by a cloud-powered GIS connector tool with its effective and automated process of extracting relevant data. The GIS connector, powered by 3DCityLoader services, provides access to various open GIS platforms and sources, which covers different Europe regions, but also including Worldwide Global surface support. From a selected Area of interest, terrain data, buildings and street contours can be imported to Allplan. With chosen quality parameters and object type, terrain can be imported in different object types, which reflects certain workflows of civil engineers. They may also appreciate import as Proxy DTM terrain, which can be further processed and adopted by the terrain manager and further functionalities of the Road/Terrain module.

In this way, real GIS "data information" can be integrated into Allplan in a time-saving and simple manner with the highest level of detail from the construction environment and also taken into account at an earlier stage of the project.

IFC export

Preparation of the BIM road model for IFC 4.3 data export

In many new construction projects, but also in rehabilitation projects, the road model is required in open file formats, such as the OPEN BIM IFC format. The IFC standard prescribes a uniform model data structure and enables interdisciplinary model availability for all stakeholders (single source of truth). In order to meet the future requirements of the construction industry, the BIM road model can be divided into logical roadway or construction sections with the new Allplan version, the roadway elements can be assigned any attributes and the model can be prepared for export in IFC 4.3 format. The IFC model is generated independently of the possible model representation styles, which means that all assigned model attributes are always updated with the IFC structure. With this feature, Allplan 2024 simplifies the BIM working method in road design and promotes the targeted exchange with and further processing by design partners without loss of information and independent of the software solutions used.

IFC data exchange

Improved IFC Data Exchange for Infrastructure Projects

BIM in infrastructure projects is becoming increasingly important. buildingSMART offers the exchange format 4.3 for this purpose. Allplan now supports the import of IFC 4.3. for bridges, roads and rails from third-party software. With the new version, the user imports an IFC file and Allplan automatically recognizes the 4.3 format. Additional options such as mapping or geometry specifications can be set. With the IFC 4.3 format, you improve the quality of data exchange and thus the design quality of BIM infrastructure projects.

Road Design

Time-saving Parametric Modeling of Road Intersections

The modeling of road intersections was already possible in previous Allplan versions. With the new solution for parametric modeling of road intersections in Allplan 2024, type T and X intersections can now be created easily. Due to the parametric procedure, both the position of the intersection point and the geometry of the turnings can be adjusted at any time. The cross-section and the site plan of the intersection area are derived directly from the model and simply set off with just a few clicks. Parametric modeling of road intersections offers a variety of advantages: in addition to considerable time savings, even in the case of geometry changes, as well as improved user-friendliness, sources of error can be significantly reduced with the new function.

Steel

Allplan integrates powerful SDS2 engine for Steel Connections

By incorporating SDS2's powerful steel connection engine into Allplan 2024 standardized steel connections can be modeled more efficiently by selecting the members to be connected. The integrated checks ensure that the connections are fabricable and erectable already in the design phase. The nodal approach and data model ensure universal compatibility with connection modeling and design solutions. The integrated approach enables architects, engineers, multi-disciplinary consultants, and contractors to provide accurate project bids.

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Steel

Flexibility and precision with effective Structural Steel Frame Components

Many supporting structures are made of steel or at least contain steel elements. Therefore, the corresponding functionality for structural detailing should be as powerful, user-friendly and comprehensive as possible. The same applies to the workflows related to steel construction components. Allplan 2024 offers new structural steel components, such as the inclined column, as well as the option to download double profiles from Allplan Cloud into Allplan. Workflows have also been optimized so that users can connect any components with each other using the "line component to line component" function.

Structural detailing with steel components in Allplan thus becomes easier and more flexible, with a wide range of components that can be conveniently integrated into the workflow.

Cast-in Place Concrete

Optimized Reinforcement detailing with interactive tools for BIM workflows

Reinforcement detailing is characterized by high workload and deadline pressure. Placing reinforcement directly into isometric or animation windows, can significantly simplify and speed up the process. Users can now Create, Edit, Move, Rotate, Copy, Paste and use direct object modifications in these windows.

With Allplan 2024, it is possible to work out details in views and sections and to update the model immediately or to carry out detailing in the model and to update the views and sections immediately. For a smooth BIM workflow, it is also possible to label reinforcement using attributes.

Special developments have been realized for the US market, such as locking based on the attribute "rebar status", associative legends to support typical workflows of rebar fabricators in the USA. The rounding functionality and dots for bars are especially relevant for civil engineers.

Detailing reinforcement within BIM workflows has never been easier. Thanks to the new, comprehensive editing tools, Allplan users can increase their productivity and are more flexible in terms of their preferred way of working. Special developments for the US market support work on international construction projects.

View video

Clash Detection

Seamless Clash Detection for greater efficiency and clarity

Clash detection is crucial for error-free designs. If this workflow takes place within one software without additional external tools, this simplifies and accelerates the entire collision checking process. Allplan 2024 now differentiates between the following collision types: Hard Clash, Soft Clash, Workflow Clash, No Clash. These are displayed in different colors to ensure a quick overview. The collisions can be filtered or evaluated via legends or reports. End-to-end collision checking with a single software solution runs smoothly, transparently and saves considerable time.

View video

Issue Management

Technical Preview: BIMcollab Plugin in Allplan for Issue Management

In many BIM projects, issue management is performed with the easy-to-use issue collaboration platform BIMcollab. The exchange of issues via BCF files can lead to inconsistencies in the assignment of different values. Allplan 2024 has a BIMcollab plugin in the Technical Preview so that users can connect to their BIMcollab project directly from Allplan via an additional palette and create and edit issues without BCF import/export. Seamless integration of the BIMcollab issue workflow into Allplan eliminates the time-consuming and error prone BCF import/export process. The plugin provides full BIMcollab functionality in Allplan. This saves time and helps to avoid inconsistencies in the BIM process.

Visual Scripting

Improved usability of Visual Scripting

For creating automated workflows or intelligent objects, Visual Scripting is a very effective way for users to visually generate scripts without programming knowledge. To make Visual Scripting even more intuitive and easy to use, usability has been improved in several areas. For example, there are now new visual group and node states, canvas navigation is easier, and a search function has been introduced. These optimizations make Visual Scripting easier and faster to use, helping to automate workflows or create custom parametric objects with minimal effort.

Twinmotion Direct Link

From BIM model to VR experience in just 3 clicks

There is a growing need for accelerated 3D design and visualization workflows that support dynamic decision-making in the design process of bridges and other infrastructure projects. The new Twinmotion Direct Link in Allplan 2024 simplifies data exchange and enables real-time synchronization of Allplan models with Twinmotion at the click of a mouse. Take advantage of all the benefits of Twinmotion tools: realistic environment display, high-quality assets from the object library, storytelling tools for displaying different phases, such as seasons or tree growth, and the export of 360-degree videos, panoramas or the VR mode. From the first sketch to the final visualization, make the most of your project.

Twinmotion combines a comfortable user interface with the powerful Unreal Engine from Epic Games. The live connection between Twinmotion and Allplan is made via Datasmith export with Direct Link functionality for breathtaking speed. With the integrated Datasmith exporter, Allplan is now able to export scenes to the Datasmith file format, allowing you to refine your designs in the Unreal Engine and other Unreal Engine-based applications and take advantage of the Datasmith workflow.

View video

Allplan Exchange*

Efficient web-based document management

One of the basic requirements for any construction project is the effective and efficient distribution of plans between project teams. However, this can quickly become a time-consuming, error-prone and repetitive task. With Allplan Exchange, Allplan offers a web-based plan distribution tool specifically designed to manage the creation and distribution of various formats and provide automatic change notifications via email. The platform provides a 2D drawing download environment and tracks sending and download activity for inclusion in a report. This provides visibility of actions to all stakeholders, making it an indispensable tool for managing and communicating 2D drawing information.

*Available with Allplan Subscription only.

Parametric Reinforcement Connection

Faster and more productive detailing

It is always a challenge to produce BIM reinforcement models and detailing drawings to the required quality standards within a reasonable timeframe whilst maintaining a satisfactory margin. Ensuring quality without hurting productivity and profitability is a constant challenge for engineering and detailing companies for every reinforcement project, regardless of the project type and location. ALLPLAN understands this, which is why Allplan has been specifically developed to overcome common rebar detailing issues.

With Allplan Bridge 2024 the next big step is taken. Two parametric technologies have been combined to provide a parametric design-to-build solution, namely the parametric modeling solution of Allplan Bridge and PythonParts in Allplan. In Allplan Bridge reinforcement sets are defined, primarily for reinforcement design and code checking, and these reinforcement sets are now parametrically connected with the PythonPart technology in Allplan. Not only is the geometry of the longitudinal, shear and torsion reinforcement transferred to Allplan but also all other information, like position of bars, number of bars and bar diameters. As a result, a fully parametric design-to-build workflow is possible, which results in faster and less error-prone work, and enables higher quality, productivity and profitability at the same time.

Further new features in Allplan Bridge 2024

Groundworks

Intuitive modeling of excavation

Architects and multi-disciplinary consultants often need to define an initial proposal for an excavation in order to obtain an estimate at a very early stage of the project. Civil engineers can use Allplan 2024 to design the excavation and shoring elements in great detail to determine their feasibility. In addition, a detailed 3D model is needed for the contractor, including data for excavators with GPS-controlled systems. The drafts person creating execution plans is enabled to model earthwork elements in a high level of detail while maintaining the flexibility to modify parts of the model even in later construction phases. In addition to the excavation, some improvements have been made to the bored pile wall, soldier pile wall and the ground anchors.

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Formwork planning for walls

New BIM2Form Add-On for Cost-effective planning of formwork systems

In many companies, formwork planning is usually still done either manually or using various tools available on the market. Many construction companies or general contractors therefore outsource formwork planning to external service providers, which in some cases involves considerable costs and makes it difficult to control the course of the project. The new formwork planning Add On tool for Allplan 2024 enables the automated assignment of formwork wall components. Currently, the formwork system MEVA Mammut 350 of the manufacturer MEVA can be used. In the future, Allplan users will be enabled to plan with formwork systems from different manufacturers at a fraction of the cost that would be incurred if they were to place these services out.

BIM2Field - Auto Measurement Tools*

Accurately and quickly measure model objects

The ability to quickly and accurately measure objects whilst on site investigating the digital model is a critical function for construction and designers. We have introduced the Auto-Edge, Auto-Surface and Laser measurement features to provide rapid feedback when working with your BIM models on Allplan Cloud. By using these features, it removes the inconvenience of selecting multiple points for getting back the most detailed of measurements. These measurements can then be coupled with the slideshow features for easy presentation and distribution to others in the project group.

*Available with Allplan Subscription or though Bimplus Professional purchase only.

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BIM2Field– Export QTO Table to MS Excel*

Simply generate Quantity Take-off data directly on the construction site

Further to Allplan’s well-known comprehensive quantity take-off functionality, there is now an Allplan cloud-based solution to conveniently generate quantity take-off information on-site or whenever needed during the planning process. Now you can easily extract the quantities contained in a BIM model in Bimplus, for example, to estimate the materials needed for different construction phases. Easily select the objects, in the 3D model, that you wish to calculate then select the QTO button to instantly obtain the volume/area of those objects to be constructed. Now you can also easily export the QTO Table to MS Excel for added convenience. This digital approach offers substantial time savings versus manual approaches together with more accurate data, and reduced risks of errors, avoiding wasted materials and additional costs.

*Available with Allplan Subscription or though Bimplus Professional purchase only.

Precast Concrete

Increase productivity with simplified administration of fixtures

Convenient handling of fixtures is essential for precast designers. This is because almost every single precast element requires specific fixtures. However, with the number of fixtures grows the administrative effort in planning, invoicing and production. Allplan 2024 noticeably simplifies the administration of fixtures. In addition, the new version offers improved options for relocating fixtures. Another new feature is that handles can now be changed intuitively. Allplan 2024 also offers even more performance in precast planning and detailing, better coordinated workflows and a clearer user interface. These improvements in fixtures save time in planning, procurement and production, especially when dealing with a large number of different vendors. This makes working with fixtures more intuitive and productive.

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Precast Concrete

Optimized reinforcement of Mesh Welding Machines

Precast plants have increasing difficulties finding qualified personnel for production. This makes a high automation level more important. Ideally, the production of basic reinforcement is fully automated while always using the latest machine features. Existing automated processes are extended in Allplan 2024 specifically for mesh welding systems. When creating automated reinforcement, Allplan now takes into account the concrete cover of profiles at precast joints. This innovation supports error-free, accelerated workflows and thus counteracts the increasing shortage of skilled workers.

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Visual Scripting

Improved usability of Visual Scripting

For creating automated workflows or intelligent objects, Visual Scripting is a very effective way for users to visually generate scripts without programming knowledge. To make Visual Scripting even more intuitive and easy to use, usability has been improved in several areas. For example, there are now new visual group and node states, canvas navigation is easier, and a search function has been introduced. These optimizations make Visual Scripting easier and faster to use, helping to automate workflows or create custom parametric objects with minimal effort.

Issue Management

Technical Preview: BIMcollab Plugin in Allplan for Issue Management

In many BIM projects, issue management is performed with the easy-to-use issue collaboration platform BIMcollab. The exchange of issues via BCF files can lead to inconsistencies in the assignment of different values. Allplan 2024 has a BIMcollab plugin in the Technical Preview so that users can connect to their BIMcollab project directly from Allplan via an additional palette and create and edit issues without BCF import/export. Seamless integration of the BIMcollab issue workflow into Allplan eliminates the time-consuming and error prone BCF import/export process. The plugin provides full BIMcollab functionality in Allplan. This saves time and helps to avoid inconsistencies in the BIM process.

Allplan Exchange*

Efficient web-based document management

One of the basic requirements for any construction project is the effective and efficient distribution of plans between project teams. However, this can quickly become a time-consuming, error-prone and repetitive task. With Allplan Exchange, Allplan offers a web-based plan distribution tool specifically designed to manage the creation and distribution of various formats and provide automatic change notifications via email. The platform provides a 2D drawing download environment and tracks sending and download activity for inclusion in a report. This provides visibility of actions to all stakeholders, making it an indispensable tool for managing and communicating 2D drawing information.

*Available with Allplan Subscription only.

Further improvements

The Provision for Void functionality allows the automated creation of recesses in building components based on 3D solids. With Allplan 2024, it is now possible to create recesses in curved components. In addition, openings can also be created for foundation components (strip foundation and floor slab), which makes the provision for void tools more robust and powerful.

The design of folding and sliding doors has been improved and automated and the Allplan library was extended with new parametric SmartParts components such as corner trim, trapezoidal sheet, drainage channel, circular ramp with cross slope, ladder with back protection, segmental arch and space-saving doors. These improvements and extensions expand the range of use cases and help to automate and speed up designing processes.

Create derivations out the model using views and sections is essential for architects and engineers when delivering detailed plans and layouts. In order to provide faster and more flexible workflow, Clipping path labeling, Section & View labeling options were improved including multi-modification possibilities for Clipping Path for customizing and adjusting clipping paths & Views & Sections.

PDF has firmly established its place in BIM processes for the quick overview of information. With Allplan 2024 there is now no limit to the size of the PDF plan that you can import or export. PDF files are also supported by many external tools which offer, for example, management of exported geometry, such as with Bluebeam Revu. For Bluebeam Revu, geometry of spaces/rooms are also exported from Allplan. As many users have very specific requirements for PDF export settings, because of printing, long term archiving or other reasons, PDF export is also extended to support newer archiving formats such as PDF/A-1b and PDF/A-2.

Construction managers, architects, structural and civil engineers as well as BIM managers need a workflow for the formal review and approval of documents and models. The new approval process with Bimplus provides users with an efficient workflow for this.

With the new version, Allplan users are no longer limited to one office resource or to accessing the company's own network but have the freedom to create multiple office resource pools in the cloud for large companies with their own resources.

*Available with Allplan Subscription only.

With the improved object palette, Allplan users can filter, sort or query models in complex projects with large amounts of data much faster; in addition, the sorting condition has been extended to apply up to 6 defined attributes, and with the support of color coding favorites, various analysis or control tasks can be performed more easily, quickly and flexibly to achieve the correct data quality of the models.

The handling of the Allplan wizards has been optimized: users can now switch seamlessly and without time delays between different wizards or transfer properties from another element, even if a function is currently being executed.

The "Attribute Sets" function was introduced in Allplan 2023. With the new version, attributes have been extended and made more flexible to address all IFC entities and predefined types. Attribute sets can also be enriched directly in the property palette.

In order to save time and simplify the process of re-using attributes, self-defined attributes from another Allplan project can be overtaken to the current project by a new update function.

Previously Allplan Workgroup Manager and single client projects users were limited to a predefined project storage or path. With this new feature freedom is provided to select custom storage paths. For single client projects, users can benefit from an intelligent project cache mechanism for faster response and access times.

Customers with sensitive data need full access control throughout all applications. Especially for larger customers, this functionality strengthens data protection measures, achieves compliance with industry regulations, and enhances overall security by leveraging an identity provider. By blocking unauthorized access during the Allplan start phase, this feature helps ensure that only authorized users can access the application, safeguarding sensitive data and reinforcing commitment to robust security practices.

Users are now able to conveniently create projects with three clicks and more easily exchange these project files within project teams. Together with the Project custom path support, users have the freedom to put projects in a desired storage area on the network or locally on their own computer, also enabling superior project data protection policies.

Users will now be able to take full advantage of our new single sign on functionality. We are introducing more and more integrated workflows between our products, so this feature will allow you to login once and gain access to all products and workflows on your desktop or in the cloud. Additionally, single sign on helps to keep your personal data even more secure than before.

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"For us, Allplan 2024 is an essential tool that supports the entire process - from the first draft to the realization on the construction site."

Vollack Group
Klaus Teizer, Managing Director

Allplan 2024

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