Apr 23 - FormFonts to Offer Graphisoft GDL Models

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FormFonts to Offer Graphisoft GDL Models

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BOSTON, MA, Apr 23, 2008 - Graphisoft and FormFonts 3D have teamed to provide high quality ArchiCAD Geometric Description Language (GDL) models online to ArchiCAD Users.

FormFonts, the leading provider of high quality Google SketchUp models, is partnering with Graphisoft to develop, host and share GDL building content libraries. These libraries include both generic and manufacturer specific content for residential, commercial and institutional projects such as hospitals and research laboratories.

The GDL objects found on FormFonts can be placed into ArchiCAD’s 3D workspace and once placed they can be edited at any time, including modifications to color, material or any other parameter setting. GDL objects are information containers that carry 2D and 3D geometry, product logic and behavior, parameters, material definitions and an object-specific user interface. Unlike other object libraries in the building industry, GDL objects take full advantage of parametric technology allowing the user to create many variables from one single object.

“FormFonts 3D is unique in the marketplace,” said Patrick Mays, VP of Graphisoft North America. “It creates value - an economic platform for ongoing creation of professional virtual building objects. We believe this is the only rational and viable approach to generating the vast model library BIM requires.”

The FormFonts Web site offers both a content trading section as well as a professional subscription library of more than 35,000 3D models. All models are available in multiple 3D formats, and can be accessed for as little as $16.58 per month in prepaid annual subscriptions.

FormFonts pioneered revenue sharing for 3D developers under the subscription model in 2003.

“We have a professional community of modelers producing excellent content on our Web site today, and now we will expand that community to encourage GDL developers to contribute content in exchange for royalties,” said Fred Abler, Principal and CEO of FormFonts. “In BIM environments, digital product models are not just “content,” they are essential data. High quality objects are a ‘must have’ that people gladly pay for.” Abler sees this awareness growing rapidly as users increasingly exploit the analytic capabilities of their BIM environment.

About Graphisoft:

Graphisoft is the pioneer and leader in developing Virtual Building solutions. For 25 years, Graphisoft has been empowering the broadest community of architects to deliver model based projects that are better designed, more predictable to construct and less expensive to operate.

For more information, visit www.graphisoft.com.

About FormFonts 3D:

“It’s a big world out there, someone has to model it!” (SM)

FormFonts 3D is the pioneer and leader in developing 3D building components and data for the AEC industry. Pioneering the subscription model in 2003, FormFonts 3D is widely acknowledged as the world’s best and largest professional 3D model library on-line. Our clients include some of the largest architecture and entertainment firms in the world.

For more information, visit www.formfonts.com.

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