Visual Building Software Comparison

Visual Building is available in 3 versions to suit the full range of budgets and requirements. The table below lists the major features for each version. Please note that these prices are ex VAT. But for a limited period this is all you will pay. NO VAT, saving 20%.

Basic Professional Solar Designer
Project start-up Wizard check check check
Input in either 2D or 3D views check check check
Multiple Language Images/check.png check check
Metric and Imperial Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Import / Export      
Export 2D DXF / DWG check check check
Import 2D DXF / DWG Images/check.png check check
Window Designer Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Data exchange Images/check.png Images/check.png check
2D Plan Scan Import Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Export 3DS Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Street View Image Import Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Earth View Image Import Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Save Current View Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Arcon XML Import Images/check.png Images/check.png check
2D Tools      
2D Drawing Tools Images/check.png Images/check.png check
2D Drawing Tools Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Export 3DS Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Surface Planner Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Input method aids Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Extensive 2D Dimensions Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Construction Elements      
Multi layer walls Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Stairs Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Chimneys Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Beams Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Supports Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Ceilings Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Roof Types      
Dormers Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Roof Windows Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Solar Panels Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Doors Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Supports Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Windows Images/check.png Images/check.png check
3D Modelling      
Create new 3D Objects Images/check.png Images/check.png check
3D models from extrusion Images/check.png Images/check.png check
3D models from Rotation Images/check.png Images/check.png check
3D models from path sweeping Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Editable Imported 3D Objects Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Visualisation      
Light Source Creation Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Raytracing Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Background and Foreground Images Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Shadow Generation Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Views      
2D Section Views Images/check.png Images/check.png check
3D Section Views Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Perspective View Images/check.png Images/check.png check
2D Graphic View Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Full Screen Mode Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Solar Design Tools    
Place Solar Arrays Images/check.png Images/check.png check
Calculate FIT Images/check.png Images/cross.png check