Glossary
Terms and concepts explained
Archicad
ArchiCAD is an architectural BIM CAD software for Mac OS and Windows developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft
AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk
BIM
Building Information Model
BIM model
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility
BIM object
BIM object is a model made with an architecture software consisting of geometry, parameters and properties
Buildup
Buildup is a layered structure (typically wall, floor or roof) consisting of material layers
CAD
CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes
CAD drawing
A CAD drawing is a detailed 2D or 3D illustration displaying the components of an engineering or architectural project
Detail
The structure detail describes the structure of a certain individual point.
DWG
DWG is afile format used for storing two- and three- dimensional design data and metadata
DXF
Drawing Exchange Format
EPD
Environmental Product Declaration
ETA
European Technical Assessment
ETIM
ETIM is international classification system to have unique identification codes for all products
Fire classifications
Terms used to classify how different product react to fire
GDL
Geometric Description Language (GDL) is the programming language of Archicad library parts
Graphisoft
Graphisoft SE is a European multinational corporation that designs software. Its part of Nemetschek Group
GSM
GSM is file format of GDL object in Archicad
GWP
Global warming potential
GWP A1 - A3
Global warming potentials "From cradle to gate" / "product stage"
hEN
Harmonised European Standard
IFC
The Industry Foundation Classes is a CAD data exchange data schema intended for description of architectural, building and construction industry data
iges
The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) is a vendor-neutral file format that allows the digital exchange of information among computer-aided design (CAD) systems. It's an ASCII-based textual format.
LCA
Life cycle analysis / Life cycle assessment
LCF
LCF file is a library container file that stores a complete hierarchy of libraries used by ArchiCAD
M1 classification
The aim of the classification is to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials
ProdLib application
ProdLib application is developed by ProdLib to distribute and manage Product Libraries
ProdLib BuildUp
ProdLib BuildUp is an easy-to-use solution for creating, managing and saving wall, floor and roof buildups.
ProdLib Share Embed
ProdLib service enabling distribution of BIM content embedded in customers own web page
ProdLib library
Product Library customized for each manufacturer / brand. Contains typically CAD and BIM content and related information
ProdLib MyLib
ProdLib MyLib is functionality in ProdLib Manager enabling creation of customized product library containing CAD and BIM files
Revit
Autodesk Revit is a building information modelling software tool for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers and contractors.
RFA
RFA is a file extension assigned to Revit Family Files
RVT
RVT is a file extension assigned to Revit Project Files
SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design program
SKP
SKP is file type for SketchUp design software
Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures is a building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials
Trimble
Trimble is an industrial technology company. Developer of Tekla Structures, SketchUp and multiple other software
