VisualARQ 3 Academic is the full-featured Flexible BIM plugin for Rhino 3D, available at a significantly reduced price for eligible students, educators, and academic institutions. Functionally identical to the Commercial licence, it provides unrestricted access to all parametric architectural objects, IFC import/export, Grasshopper integration, and automated 2D documentation tools.
A one-time purchase with no subscription fees. Proof of academic status is required at the time of purchase.
Key Features
- Full VisualARQ V3 Feature Set — No restrictions vs the Commercial licence. Every tool, every workflow.
- Parametric Architectural Objects — Walls, doors, windows, columns, and stairs with customisable dimensions and styles.
- Automated 2D Documentation — Real-time floor plans, sections, elevations, and schedules from your 3D model.
- IFC Import & Export — Collaborate with Revit, ArchiCAD, and other BIM tools via industry-standard IFC.
- Grasshopper Styles — Create custom parametric objects driven by Grasshopper definitions.
- Dynamic Sectioning — Real-time sectioning tools that update as the model changes.
Use Cases
- Architecture Students — Learning professional BIM workflows within Rhino for academic projects and portfolios.
- Educators — Teaching parametric design and BIM documentation in a Rhino-based curriculum.
- Research Projects — Exploring computational BIM and IFC data exchange in academic research contexts.
Eligibility
- Full-time students enrolled at an accredited educational institution
- Faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions
- Proof of academic status required at purchase
- Not transferable — cannot be sold or transferred to a third party
Compatibility
- Rhino Version — Requires Rhino 7 or Rhino 8
- Windows — Windows 11 or 10
- macOS — Not supported. VisualARQ is Windows only.
FAQs
- Who is eligible? Full-time students and faculty at accredited educational institutions. Proof of status required.
- Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
- Can I upgrade to Commercial later? Yes — contact us for upgrade pricing from Academic to Commercial.
- Is it a perpetual licence? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
- Do I need to own Rhino separately? Yes. VisualARQ requires a separate Rhino 7 or 8 licence to run.
