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Description

Factor AE serves as a user-friendly management solution tailored for architecture and engineering firms, enhancing the efficiency of project tracking, time management, invoicing, and overall visibility within the organization. This platform empowers firms to categorize projects into distinct phases, such as fixed fee, hourly, and non-billable, which aids in meticulous monitoring of employee hours and budget expenditures at various levels. Additionally, it accommodates the tracking of sub-consultants and expenses, whether included in project fees or managed separately, while maintaining straightforward invoicing processes. Factor AE also allows firms to establish timelines, set key milestones, delegate tasks, and allocate resources effectively, all of which contribute to meeting client deadlines and maximizing resource efficiency. With features that offer a snapshot of project statuses, users can effortlessly compare budgets and timelines against actual performance by phase, while also enabling revenue forecasts and timely adjustments to avert potential problems from becoming significant hurdles. Ultimately, this comprehensive platform can significantly enhance operational workflows and decision-making processes for firms in the architecture and engineering sectors.

Description

All the tools you need to create and design architectural plans in one software. You have all the tools you need to finish your project, from start to finish. HighDesign Standard and Pro allow you to extend the default resource libraries for line types, hatches patterns textures styles and types. Standard-compliant tools and parametric property support the annotation, dimensioning and documentation of your project. HighDesign can import and export your project as DXF and DWG 2019, Tiff and Jpeg, Gif, Gif, PNG with alpha channel, and Jpeg. Your project can be organized in a clean and simple structure with views, layers, specialized sheets, and styles. HighDesign's modern interface makes complex tasks easier and keeps everything exactly where it is needed. HighDesign R6 is available on Mac and Windows. It has the same interface, feature set, and file format for Mac and Windows. This means that sharing files and resources between different machines as well as with external collaborators is now easier than ever.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Online Yes 

Integrations

QuickBooks Online No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$199 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Factor AE

Country

United States

Website

factorapp.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

ILEXSOFT

Founded

2003

Country

Italy

Website

www.ilexsoft.com/highdesign/index.html

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling No 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation No 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting Yes 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation Yes 

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