VisualARQ V3 - Academic Upgrade
Licence Type
| Licence: | Academic Upgrade |
| Suitable For: | Students, Educators, Academic Institutions |
| Pricing Model: | Perpetual licence — no recurring fees |
System Requirements
| OS: | Windows |
| RAM: | 8GB Minimum (32GB–64GB Recommended for large projects) |
| Graphics: | Dedicated GPU with 8GB+ VRAM recommended for stability |
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The VisualARQ 3 Academic Upgrade is available to existing owners of a previous VisualARQ Academic licence at a reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in VisualARQ V3 while maintaining academic licence terms — ideal for students and educators already using VisualARQ in their studies or teaching.
A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.
What's New in VisualARQ 3
- Grasshopper Styles — Create custom parametric architectural objects driven by Grasshopper definitions.
- Enhanced IFC Compliance — Improved interoperability with Revit, ArchiCAD, and other BIM platforms.
- Expanded Object Library — New parametric walls, doors, windows, stairs, and structural elements.
- Rhino 8 Compatibility — Full support for Rhino 8 on Windows.
Eligibility
- Existing owners of a VisualARQ V1 or V2 Academic licence
- Must be enrolled at or employed by an accredited educational institution
- Your existing Academic licence key required at activation
- Not transferable — non-transferable
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? Existing VisualARQ Academic licence holders (V1 or V2) who are current students or educators.
- Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
- Can I upgrade to a Commercial licence instead? Yes — contact us for pricing on an Academic-to-Commercial upgrade path.
- Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.