Why Choose the Ultimate Version of Plan7Architect?
New 2025: Plan7Architect Ultimate
The Plan7Architect Ultimate is a BIM Software and the further development of the well-known software ArCon Evo.
In addition to all the features of the Plan7Architect Pro, it includes the following additional functions.
The Ultimate version can be extended as needed with additional modules such as quantity takeoff, photovoltaic planning, or escape and rescue plans.
New Features:
(in addition to all functionalities of Plan7Architect Pro)
IFC Interface for Import & Export
IFC is the global standard for exchanging building project data. It transfers not only 2D floor plans (like DWG/DXF) but also the entire 3D model with all building elements and technical data to your architect. All components can be directly edited, customized, and used for any type of calculation.
Geodata Import
The real construction site terrain of your project can be automatically imported into the software with just a few clicks, using file formats such as .txt, .xyz, .pkt, or .xls, and used for further planning.
Plan Creation Pro
Generate complete plans with title blocks even faster and with just a few clicks – automatically converting any views, sections, and floor plans, for example, for building permit applications. Includes creation of staggered sections and absolute dimensions.
Area Analysis Pro
Automatically generate customized evaluations and reports for any desired area types with just a few clicks – for example, rooms, floors, buildings, and apartments
New Project Explorer
The new Project Explorer offers a structured tree view of the project by buildings, floors, layers, component types, and master data. It displays all building components throughout the project and allows automatic transfer of selected properties.
Additional Features
- Automatic PDF Import
- Automatic Rainwater Downpipe Placement
- Plan Flooring Layouts
- Plan Fire Protection Sections
- Offset Sections for More Detail
- Building Elevation (Sea Level) & Terrain Level
- Unlimited Independent Buildings, Apartments, Residential Units in one Project
- WebGL Export: Third parties can view the entire 3D model directly in a web browser without any software.
What Is BIM Software?
BIM stands for Building Information Modeling – a digital method for the planning, execution, and management of construction projects. BIM software is a digital tool that helps architects, engineers, construction companies, and facility managers to centrally capture, manage, and visually represent all relevant information of a building project.
What Are the Benefits of BIM?
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3D Modeling: Create and share detailed three-dimensional models of buildings and infrastructure.
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Information Management: Every building component in the model contains data (e.g., material, cost, mass, life expectancy).
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: All project participants work on a shared model, minimizing errors and misunderstandings.
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Analysis & Evaluation: Perform simulations, such as for energy efficiency or fire protection.
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Lifecycle Perspective: The model accompanies the building throughout its entire lifecycle – from planning and use to deconstruction.
An Example:
When an architect modifies a wall in a BIM model, all other project participants see the change – including its impact on relevant attributes such as structural integrity, weight, cost, and construction timeline. This simplifies coordination, reduces on-site rework, and lowers costs.
BIM is therefore not just software, but a method that fundamentally transforms the construction industry by digitally connecting the entire building process.
Additional modules:
Photovoltaics Add-On Module
$219.99
incl. VAT (VAT applies to EU orders only)
- Add-on module: Requires Plan7Architect Ultimate
- Permanently usable on three computers simultaneously
- One year of free updates & support
- 14-day right of withdrawal for all customers
- Unlimited usage time
Photovoltaics & Evaluation
This module is required for the planning and evaluation of solar systems. You can create your own custom photovoltaic components or choose from a comprehensive database of fully preconfigured photovoltaic elements from well-known manufacturers.
All necessary properties and performance data can be assigned to the photovoltaic elements such as solar panels. Individual reports and evaluations can be generated at the push of a button – for example, annual yield, compensation, and CO2 savings.
Quantity Takeoff & Analysis Add-On Module
$219.99
incl. VAT (VAT applies to EU orders only)
- Add-on module: Requires Plan7Architect Ultimate
- Permanently usable on three computers simultaneously
- One year of free updates & support
- 14-day right of withdrawal for all customers
- Unlimited usage time
Quantity Takeoff & Analysis
The Quantity Takeoff module is used to calculate the material requirements of a construction project. It allows the creation of custom evaluations, including material lists and bill of quantities.
Each building component in your project is automatically assigned:
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Quantities (e.g. area, volume, width, height, etc.)
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Properties (e.g. exterior/interior plaster, fire protection, thermal insulation, etc.)
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Position numbers
All assignments can be edited as needed. With just a few clicks, you can generate tailored reports and material lists – for example, for doors, windows, skylights, or room schedules.
Escape and Rescue Plans Add-On Module
$219.99
incl. VAT (VAT applies to EU orders only)
- Add-on module: Requires Plan7Architect Ultimate
- Permanently usable on three computers simultaneously
- One year of free updates & support
- 14-day right of withdrawal for all customers
- Unlimited usage time
Escape and Rescue Plans
This module enables the creation of escape and rescue plans as well as fire department plans directly within the 2D construction mode. All required details and symbols can be added in compliance with applicable regulations.The integrated database offers more than 600 standardized symbols, including those conforming to common architectural and construction standards.
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Over 600 regulation-compliant symbols
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Predefined plan layouts and legends
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Escape routes, hazard zones, and more
– Additional add-on modules are currently in development –
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 10® (64-Bit) or higher (Optimized for Windows 10 & 11), Intel Core i5 or higher, AMD Ryzen 5 or higher, 10 GB free disk space, 8 GB RAM or higher, all common graphics card models.
Does Plan7Architect work on a Mac?
Plan7Architect is currently a Windows-based application, and there is no native Mac or web-based version available at this time.
However, many Mac users successfully run the software on their devices using virtualization tools. The most popular option is Parallels Desktop, which allows you to install Windows on your Mac and use Plan7Architect seamlessly — just like on a Windows PC.
But you don’t have to pay for Parallels. Free alternatives like UTM, VMware Fusion (Free for Personal Use), VirtualBox, or compatibility layers like Wine/WineBottler can also be used to run Plan7Architect on macOS — especially if you already have a Windows license.
Important: If you’re using a Mac with an M1, M2, M3, or M4 (Apple Silicon) chip, Parallels and UTM are the most compatible options. We personally run Plan7Architect on the latest MacBooks with M4 chip — and it works smoothly.
Ultimate Edition Features:
- One-Time Payment – No Subscription
- Use 1 license on 3 PCs in parallel
- 64 Bit Version
- unlimited license
- 1 year unlimited download
- Tutorial videos
- Support-Ticket-System
- User manual in the program
- User manual as PDF
- Optimized for Windows 11
- Can also be used on MacOS via the Parallels app
- sample projects
- Floor plans & construction plans
- work in parallel in 2D & 3D
- International Building Stardards (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & all European countries)
- variable level heights
- Interactive dimensions
- Virtual lines & walls
- automatic room detection
- dynamic lines & snap points
- External dimensions
- Calculation of living space/usable area
- any number of floors & buildings
- automatic roof construction
- automatic staircase construction
- Move, copy, mirror buildings
- Layer management
- Carport-Editor
- Creation of individual beam constructions
- automatic foundation creation
- Creating your own windows & doors
- Intersection of roofs
- Walls: single-shell, multi-shell, round... freely adjustable
- advanced stair & roof creation
- Complete electrical, heating and plumbing planning
- Sections / 2D sections / 3D sections
- Automatic list creation of all areas and rooms
- Compilation of plans for a building application
- Object Catalog & Space Planning
- several million objects
- Each object can be adjusted in height, length, width and position
- Textures & materials can be freely adjusted for each element
- Textures and materials can be freely transferred with the pipette
- easy import of additional objects
- Your own textures & materials can be imported
- Creation of your own 3D objects
- integrated object editor
- 3D visualization
- 3D visualization in real time
- Parallel creation of 2D & 3D plans
- Sketch mode
- Showing and hiding floors, rooms, walls, etc.
- Panorama backgrounds
- Importing backgrounds
- individual lighting
- 2D side views from all directions
- Wood construction mode
- dynamic light sources
- Time of day simulation & sun progression
- Simulation of reflections & shadows
- Advanced shadow calculation
- virtual tour of the project in 3D
- Creation of tour videos in 3D
- Terrain & garden planning
- Terraces, platforms, verandas
- Garages, carports
- Fences, flower beds
- Paths, areas, ponds
- Property marking
- Thousands of outdoor objects in the object catalog
- Contour lines
- NEW: hills, plateaus, edges, gullies, ramparts, etc.
- NEW: Site planning
- Import & Export formats
- Image file
- DWG/DXF
- TDS, ASC, GVG, WMF, MBA, EMF
- Lists with areas & rooms
- 3DS, X3D, VRML, STL, OBJ
- Export 3D printer
- Compatible e.g. with: AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Arcon, Sketchup & other programs
- Compatible with Twinmotion via the 3DS format
- Ultimate Edition Features
- BIM-Software
- IFC Import & Export
- PDF Import & Export
- Geodata Import
- Advanced Area Analysis
- Building Elevation (Sea Level) & Terrain Level
- Advanced Construction Plan Creation
- Absolute Dimensioning
- Unlimited Independent Buildings, Apartments, Residential Units
- Offset Sections for More Detail
- Color-Coded Fire Compartments
- New Project Explorer
- Automatic Rainwater Downpipes
- Photovoltaics Add-On Module
- Quantity Takeoff & Analysis Add-On Module
- Escape and Rescue Plans Add-On Module