VisualARQ V3 - Lab Licence
Licence Type
| Licence: | School |
| Suitable For: | Academic Institutions, Training Centres |
| 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 Lab Licence is designed for educational institutions that need to deploy VisualARQ across multiple workstations in a teaching environment. It provides cost-effective, multi-seat access to the full VisualARQ V3 feature set — ideal for university architecture departments, design studios, and BIM-focused courses.
Lab licences are managed centrally via the Zoo network licence manager (free from McNeel), allowing IT administrators to control deployment across a network without per-seat activation complexity.
Key Features
- Full VisualARQ V3 Feature Set — Every tool available in the Commercial licence, including Grasshopper Styles, IFC export, and automated documentation.
- Zoo Network Licence Manager — Centralised licence management for easy deployment across multiple machines.
- Floating Licence Model — Licences checked out and returned, maximising utilisation across a large student cohort.
- Windows Only — VisualARQ is not compatible with macOS.
- Perpetual Licence — One-time purchase per seat, no recurring fees.
Eligibility
- Accredited educational institutions only
- For use on institution-owned hardware in a teaching environment
- Students requiring personal use should purchase an individual Academic Licence
Compatibility
- Rhino Version — Requires Rhino 7 or Rhino 8 (Lab or Academic)
- Windows — Windows 11 or 10
- macOS — Not supported. VisualARQ is Windows only.
- Network — Requires Zoo licence manager (free from McNeel)
FAQs
- What is a Lab Licence? A multi-seat licence for educational institutions to deploy VisualARQ across networked workstations using the Zoo floating licence manager.
- How many seats do I need? Typically one per concurrent user. Contact us to discuss your institution's requirements and volume pricing.
- Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
- Can students use it at home? Lab licences are for institution-owned machines only. Students needing home access should purchase an individual Academic Licence.
- Does it require a Rhino Lab Licence too? Yes. VisualARQ requires a host Rhino licence — a Rhino Lab Licence is the appropriate pairing.