{"id":20942,"date":"2025-02-11T17:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/?p=20942"},"modified":"2025-02-11T17:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:40:07","slug":"ddscad-version-20-your-best-design-option-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/blog\/ddscad-version-20-your-best-design-option-2\/","title":{"rendered":"DDScad Version 20 &#8211; Your best design option!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For 40 years now, DDScad has been the tool for planning future-proof building systems for future-ready buildings. Of course, DDScad version 20 continues on this path:<\/p>\n<p>The new version offers exciting new features. DDScad 20 makes it easy for you to achieve optimum design results and do what you do best: design the future!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview of the main innovations<\/strong><br \/>\nDiscover DDScad 20! Benefit from improved workflows for data exchange between Archicad and DDScad. The new version also offers the new project mode \u201cOPEN BIM optimized\u201d as a future-oriented basic technology option as well as other exciting innovations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New \u201cOPEN BIM\u201d project mode<\/strong><br \/>\nGain freedom and convenience in projects organized as a BIM process! While the \u2018OPEN BIM\u2019 mode was still at an experimental stage in version 19, it now forms the basic technology for future DDScad developments. The planning mode is now available as a fully-fledged alternative to the classic DDScad planning mode for all trades.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20943 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-OPEN-BIM-project-mode_1024x624_ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-OPEN-BIM-project-mode_1024x624_ENG.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-OPEN-BIM-project-mode_1024x624_ENG-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-OPEN-BIM-project-mode_1024x624_ENG-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-OPEN-BIM-project-mode_1024x624_ENG-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Observer mode<\/strong><br \/>\nWith DDScad 20 you can open, view, present and evaluate DDScad projects even without an active license. This is made possible by the new observer mode, which you can set when starting the software on systems without a dongle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20944 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Observer-mode_1024x624_ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Observer-mode_1024x624_ENG.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Observer-mode_1024x624_ENG-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Observer-mode_1024x624_ENG-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Observer-mode_1024x624_ENG-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workflow improvements<\/strong><br \/>\nUse BIMcloud for perfect work processes with other project participants and BIMcloud-connected solutions such as Archicad: DDScad 20 checks the status of the reference model at all times and displays it. If a new version is available on the server, you can easily update the model by importing it. The comparison between the previous and new status of the model is simplified by a new building comparison view that clearly highlights the changes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-20945 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Workflow-improvements_1024x624.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Workflow-improvements_1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Workflow-improvements_1024x624-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Workflow-improvements_1024x624-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Workflow-improvements_1024x624-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Busbar systems<\/h4>\n<p>DDScad 20 has a new function package for busbar systems. Model these systems just as easily as cable trays. System components such as feeder boxes, feeds or fire protection blocks can be attached to the planned busbar segments just as easily.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20946 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Busbar-systems_1024x624.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Busbar-systems_1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Busbar-systems_1024x624-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Busbar-systems_1024x624-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Busbar-systems_1024x624-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature package for multi-storey pipes and ducts<\/h4>\n<p>A comprehensive feature package in DDScad 20 makes it much easier to work with risers, downpipes and ventilation ducts that span multiple floors.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designing the systems has been simplified as piping and ventilation ducts can now be routed directly through several floors across floor boundaries using the height change dialog.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, the new \u201cConnect via floors\u201d feature allows pipe or ventilation ducts from the floor below to be routed through several floors individually or simultaneously in multi-selection after selecting floor transitions.<\/li>\n<li>If risers or downpipes are moved sideways on a floor, DDScad 20 recognizes that existing connections to adjacent floors are interrupted. A pop-up dialog opens and the situation can be corrected quickly and easily using additional help features.<\/li>\n<li>In the course of a project, it can happen that pipe and ventilation lines at floor transitions are laid out exactly on top of each other and appear to be continuous, but have nevertheless been separated by a design step. Recognizing and correcting this is simplified with DDScad 20. The plausibility check recognizes these cases and they can be corrected in a time-saving manner using a corresponding feature. This also applies to \u201cdemolished floor transitions\u201d due to floor height changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-package-for-multi-storey_1024x624_ENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-package-for-multi-storey_1024x624_ENG.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-package-for-multi-storey_1024x624_ENG-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-package-for-multi-storey_1024x624_ENG-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-package-for-multi-storey_1024x624_ENG-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Edit functions for pipes and ducts<\/strong><br \/>\nTwo helpful edit features in DDScad increase the efficiency of your project design. A newly designed pipette feature allows you to easily transfer the selected material and the insulation of a pipe or duct to other situations in the project. Reversing the drawing direction of pipes and ventilation ducts is now also possible with a simple mouse click using a newly developed feature<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Edit-functions-for-pipes_1024x624_ENG-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"686\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Edit-functions-for-pipes_1024x624_ENG-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Edit-functions-for-pipes_1024x624_ENG-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Edit-functions-for-pipes_1024x624_ENG-1-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Edit-functions-for-pipes_1024x624_ENG-1-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>New features for connecting pipes and components<\/strong><br \/>\nVarious new automatic features and optimized connection functions make it much easier to connect objects and pipes. You benefit from new options in wastewater planning, such as roof drainage, as well as extensions for automatic component connections such as concealed cisterns or toilets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20949 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-features-for-connecting-components_1024x624_ENG-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-features-for-connecting-components_1024x624_ENG-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-features-for-connecting-components_1024x624_ENG-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-features-for-connecting-components_1024x624_ENG-1-555x338.png 555w, https:\/\/bimsolutions.ge\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/New-features-for-connecting-components_1024x624_ENG-1-600x366.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Article from: <a href=\"https:\/\/graphisoft.com\/\">www.graphisoft.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For 40 years now, DDScad has been the tool for planning future-proof building systems for &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":20951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.6.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>DDScad Version 20 - Your best design option! 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