ParaCloud Modeler
About ParaCloud Modeler V 1.0
ParaCloud Modeler is a low cost software solution converting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets into a powerful parametric modeler for Design and Architecture. ParaCloud offers integration with Rhino, Bentley MicroStation V8/XM and output to DXF and Maya MEL.
“ParaCloud is a breakthrough product because it allows an architect to use Microsoft Excel to drive 3D generative parametric design. We call it generative because the algorithms generate the geometry. When matched with an affordable and powerful 3D free form solid modeler Rhino, ParaCloud offers incredible power and sophistication at a price within reach of even the smallest cheapest architecture firm.”
Randall Newton, CAD/CAM Network
Increase Your Productivty
ParaCloud Modeler powers design tools with behavior modeling and performance-driven design capabilities increasing design and production efficiency. Based on a multi-layered matrix concept, ParaCloud is an innovative platform for n-dimensional data modeling and analysis. It creates a bi-directional link between numeric and graphic representations and allows driving multiple representations from a single logical model. ParaCloud bridges between various software used in a project and allows for poly-logical driven generative modeling. ParaCloud extend your software capabilities with minimal changes to working habits and defines a new way of communication replacing the import/export approach.
Features and Benefits
- Generative design with behavior modeling
- Performance based modeling
- Parametric components proliferation
- Surface and ribs unfolding for shop drawings
- bi-directional link between numeric and graphic representations
- driving multiple representation from a single logical model
- bridges between various software used in a project.
- ParaCloud is developed on a common familiar platform (Microsoft Excel??
Software Requirements
Windows XP or Vista (runs also on Intel Mac running Windows)
Office 2003 or 2007
Current Status
ParaCloud Modeler is currently developed on top of Microsoft Excel??integrating a Parallel Graphics 3D interactive engine and providing integration to popular CAD tools in various levels. ParaCloud has advanced integration with Bentley MicroStation and Rhino. Integration studies has been performed to leading CAD solution like AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, SketchUP and a generic DXF output. ParaCloud can be linked to any software offering an API and can be used as an open platform for end user customization. ParaCloud Modeler V1.0 released on January 2008 following a 1-year beta with leading architects and universities.
