VisualARQ V3 - Upgrade
Licence Type
| Licence: | Commercial Upgrade |
| Suitable For: | Individual, Small Business, Enterprise |
| 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 Upgrade is available to existing owners of any previous VisualARQ licence at a significantly reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in VisualARQ V3 — including enhanced Grasshopper Styles, improved IFC compliance, and expanded parametric object libraries.
A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.
What's New in VisualARQ 3
- Grasshopper Styles — Create fully custom parametric architectural objects driven by Grasshopper definitions, usable by any Rhino user without opening the canvas.
- Enhanced IFC Compliance — Improved IFC import and export for better interoperability with Revit, ArchiCAD, and other BIM platforms.
- Expanded Object Library — New and improved parametric walls, doors, windows, stairs, and structural elements.
- Dynamic Sectioning Improvements — Faster, more accurate real-time section generation and documentation output.
- Rhino 8 Compatibility — Full support for Rhino 8 on Windows.
Eligibility
- Any owner of a valid VisualARQ V1 or V2 Commercial or Academic licence
- Your existing licence key will be required to verify eligibility at activation
Compatibility
- Rhino Version — Requires Rhino 7 or Rhino 8
- Windows — Windows 11 or 10
- macOS — Not supported. VisualARQ is Windows only.
FAQs
- Which versions qualify? Any previous VisualARQ Commercial or Academic licence (V1 or V2).
- Do I need my old licence key? Yes, required during activation to verify upgrade eligibility.
- Is the upgrade perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
- Can I still use my old version after upgrading? Yes. Your previous licence remains valid.
- Do I need to upgrade Rhino too? VisualARQ 3 supports Rhino 7 and 8. If you are on Rhino 6 or earlier, a Rhino upgrade may also be needed.