Tools — Cadimage

Graphisoft now bundles Paragon as a subscription add‑on, which includes:

If you are a legacy Cadimage user:

Cadimage Tools (developed by Cadimage Tools/Vectorworks partner ecosystem) provide targeted enhancements to Graphisoft Archicad. They supply parametric objects, documentation assistants, and productivity utilities that address repetitive tasks in architectural practice—automating annotation, detailing, and object placement to reduce manual drafting time and improve consistency.

Cadimage Tools is a suite of parametric objects and drafting utilities developed specifically for Graphisoft Archicad. Unlike generic 3D models found in online libraries, Cadimage objects are "smart." They understand building regulations, material layers, and drawing scales.

Originally developed in New Zealand (with a strong focus on UK, Australian, and European standards), the toolset has evolved into a global solution. Whether you are designing a residential extension or a high-rise commercial tower, Cadimage Tools automates the labor-intensive parts of BIM modeling. cadimage tools

Once installed, the tools integrate seamlessly.

Overview Cadimage Tools is a suite of add-ons for Archicad that streamlines common architectural drafting, documentation, and modeling tasks. It focuses on improving productivity, enforcing drawing standards, and filling gaps in Archicad’s native toolset with practical, parametric, and automatable features used by architects, designers, and BIM managers.

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Conclusion Cadimage Tools provide pragmatic, BIM-aware enhancements to Archicad that can materially speed documentation, improve consistency, and reduce repetitive modeling. With careful version management, template integration, and staff training, Cadimage can become a core productivity layer in an Archicad-based practice—especially valuable where repeatable details, robust schedules, and strict standards are priorities.

Roof detailing can be a nightmare for documentation. Cadimage Tools simplifies this with parametric rafters, fascia, gutters, and battens.

If you use Archicad for residential, commercial, or interior fit-out work, Cadimage Tools is less of a "nice to have" and more of a "why doesn't Archicad do this natively?" solution. It bridges frustrating gaps in native BIM authoring, particularly for stairs, joinery, and annotations.