Trelligence Affinity 8.1

Words: Dan Kamys

Summer 2014

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Trelligence Affinity 8.1

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Trelligence Affinity™ functional design software delivers a full suite of architectural programming, design, design validation, and reporting tools all within a single platform. Affinity enables users to streamline their BIM process through bi-directional integration with other BIM tools – Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, AECOsim Building Designer, and IES VE. Trelligence Affinity8.1 delivers general performance enhancements and includes new functionality in Affinity Design, the Repository, and the Revit plug-in.

New features include stacking diagram manipulation (horizontal and vertical), Schematic Design pop-up, the ability to customize wall thickness, an easier-to-use search & highlighting function within Autodesk Revit, and Revit/Affinity repository sync enhancements.

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