Effortless BIM Collaboration: New LusoCAD-ARCHLine.XP Integration

ARCHLine.XP has long stood out as a professional and versatile BIM solution, created for architects, interior designers and construction professionals who demand precision, flexibility and advanced visualisation tools. With capabilities for creating 2D plans, developing detailed 3D models, producing technical documentation and generating photorealistic renderings, it has become a benchmark platform in modern design workflows.

Now, with the introduction of a new plugin, the transfer of CAD and BIM data between the LusoCAD and ARCHLine.XP has become simpler than ever.


Hassle-free CAD & BIM Data Transfer

Thanks to the new plugin, designers can exchange project information - both 2D and 3D - between LusoCAD and ARCHLine.XP without time-consuming manual steps.

How it works

  1. Open your project in ARCHLine.XP.
  2. Start the LusoCAD.
  3. No Import Panel, click on the IFC.
  4. The import starts automatically - no need to save, name or import files manually.

The result?
A fully preserved model structure, with all the BIM properties intact. This ensures reliable collaboration between platforms, reducing errors and saving valuable time.

Bidirectional flow

  • Importing IFC files from ARCHLine.XP directly into LusoCAD
  • Importing 2D drawings from ARCHLine.XP to LusoCAD
  • Export of LusoCAD drawings back to ARCHLine.XP

This simplified flow ensures effective coordination between design teams, engineers and other employees.


Why Choose ARCHLine.XP to Create Professional Floor Plans?

ARCHLine.XP goes far beyond simple technical drawing - it offers a precise BIM environment that improves accuracy, design quality, visualisation and collaboration. Here's what sets it apart:


1. High Precision 3D Design: A Reliable Basis

Creating reliable floor plans requires precision down to the millimetre. ARCHLine.XP's advanced 3D engine ensures that every line, angle and dimension is placed with professional rigour.

The main tools include:

  • Customisable wall types (structural, partitions, etc.) according to regulatory requirements
  • Intelligent object adjustment (edges, midpoints) which avoids measurement errors
  • Dynamic quotas which update automatically with changes to the project

With these features, designers can avoid costly mistakes and deliver reliable plans at every stage.


2. Intuitive Spatial Planning for a Faster Workflow

Drawing a floor plan involves complex spatial decisions and repetitive tasks. ARCHLine.XP simplifies the process with intuitive tools that speed up creation and increase creative flexibility.

Whether you're planning rooms, adjusting furniture or redefining circulation, software reduces friction and allows you to concentrate on design choices - not manual processes.


3. Perfect Integration Between 2D and 3D for Better Customer Communication

Many customers have difficulty interpreting 2D technical drawings. ARCHLine.XP solves this challenge by converting 2D to 3D quickly and automatically.

  • 2D plans automatically generate 3D models in real time
  • Materials, lighting and spatial proportions can be tested instantly
  • Renderings and virtual tours can be exported for client presentations

The result is clearer communication, fewer misunderstandings and a significantly more efficient approval process.


4. Efficient Collaboration with High File Compatibility

Today's projects involve multiple players - architects, contractors, consultants and clients. ARCHLine.XP facilitates this coordination with extended file compatibility and integrated collaboration tools.

Formats supported:

This allows fluid interoperability with AutoCAD users and other industry platforms.

Other important features:

  • Marking tools for comments linked directly to model elements
  • Cloud integration, ensuring remote access to the latest versions of the project

This way, all the parties involved remain synchronised throughout the development cycle.


Conclusion: More Speed, Less Effort - A Smarter BIM Flow

The new ARCHLine.XP plugin features a fully optimised workflow for data exchange DWG and IFC between ARCHLine.XP and LusoCAD. It eliminates manual steps, reduces errors and significantly speeds up the collaborative process.

For architects and designers who value precision, efficiency and interoperability, this integration represents a remarkable advance in the BIM ecosystem.

en_GBEnglish

LusoCAD TRIAL Version

Spanish version:

English version:

LusoCAD More Info

LusoCAD TRIAL Version

LusoCAD

Below you will find a comparative table of the main functionalities available in LusoCAD 2027 and AutoCAD® 2027.

LusoCAD vs AutoCAD®

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
64-bit Support
.dwg for AutoCAD version R14 to latest
.pat,.shx,.lin and etc
Password Protection
File Recover and Audit
Purge
Etransmit
Sheet Set Manager
CAD Standard .dwsX
DWF Underlay
PDF Underlay
DGN Import and Underlay
DWG Convert
Import to WMF, SAT, 3DSPartiallyPartially
Export to DWG, DWF, DWFX, WMF, SAT, STL, EPS, DXX, BMP, EMFPartiallyPartially
Plot and Publish to PDF
Publish to DWF 2D & 3D
IFC Import/Export and EditXXX
RVT Import and EditXXX
Single-document Mode
Digital Signature
Batch Digital Signing Tool
Reset Settings to Default.
Mark UpXXX
STEP/IGES FilesXX
DWGUNITS
Drawing MergeXX
Connected Support FilesXXXX
Activity InsightsXXXX
Connected ReferencesXXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
3D Modelling Workspace
Quick Properties
Block Palette XXX
Dark Theme
Hidden Message Settings
WorkSpace command
CUI Menus and Toolbars X
CUI Import & Export
Drag and Drop Customisation XX
Visual Menu Customisation
Ribbon/Classic
Properties Palettes
Design Centre/Tool Palette/Xref Palette
Command Line
Clean Screen
Dynamic Input and Auto Complete
Clickable Command Line Options XXX
File Tab
Floating Windows XXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Navigation CubeX
3D Mouse Device Adaption
Lasso Selection
SELECTIONCYCLING
Right-Click + Drag Method
Selection Preview
Selection Effect Customisation XXX
Quick Select
Select Similar
Multifunctional Grips
OSnap
Grid and Snap
Polar & OTrack
Group
Distance from Endpoint and Divide Segments XX
ADDSELECTED Command
Multiple command

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Quick Measure by Hovering Rapid Distance Rapid Distance Rapid Distance
DIMCENTER Command PartiallyPartially
Reassociate Dimension
DIMTOFFSET XX
Standard Dimensions
Associative Dimension
Dimension Break
Quick Dimension
Qleader
Dynamic Dimensions
Multileaders
Voice Annotation XX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Auto ConstraintXXXX
Coincident ConstraintXX
Perpendicular ConstraintXX
Parallel ConstraintXX
Tangent ConstraintXX
Horizontal ConstraintXX
Vertical ConstraintXX
Collinear ConstraintXX
Concentric ConstraintXX
Smooth ConstraintXXX
Symmetric ConstraintXX
Equal ConstraintXX
Fix ConstraintXX
Constraint SettingsXX
Delete ConstraintsXX
Show/Hide ConstraintXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Linear ConstraintXXX
Horizontal ConstraintXXX
Vertical ConstraintXXX
Aligned ConstraintXXX
Angular ConstraintXXX
Radius ConstraintXXX
Diameter ConstraintXXX
Constraint SettingsXXX
Delete ConstraintsXXX
Show/Hide ConstraintXXX
Parameters ManagerXXX
Dynamic Constraint ModeXXX
Annotational Constraint ModeXXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Mtext
Text
Multi-language Character Set
In-place Text Editor
Mtext Superscript and Subscripts
Support .shx and .ttf font
Spelling
Fields
Text Align / Text Match Text AlignText Align
Change Text X X
Mtext Editor
Text Incremental Copy X X
Text on lineX X
Statistics SummationX X
Check spelling in Mtext
Revcloud
Wipeout X X
Automatic Text Numbering

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Auto Layer XX
Change to ByLayer (SETBYLAYER)
Layer Properties Manager
Layer States Manager
Layer Translator X
Layer Walk
Layer Previous
Layer Isolate
Layer Unisolate
Layer Lock
Layer Unlock
Layer Unlock All XX
Lock Other Layers XX
Layer Freeze
Freeze Other Layer XX
Thaw All Layers
Layer Off
Off Other Layer XX
Turn All Layers On
Layer Merge
Layer Delete
Layer Match
Viewport Layer

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Hatch objects from Tool Palettes
Gradient Hatches
Custom Patterns
Background and Colour for Hatch Patterns
Trim/Extend of/to Hatch Pattern Entities
Superhatch X
Transparency for Hatch
Trim/Extend/Hatch preview

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Raster Image Support (Clipping, Transparency, ...)
Support Kinds of Image Files (bmp, jpg, png, tga, tif, gif, pcx, ...)

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Lockup Command X X
Layout Merge
Synchronise Viewports
Breakpoint Check (CLOSELINE)XX
Fast Select (FASTSEL)
Change Base XX
Layer Draw Order XX
Stat, Blocks Number Count CommandCount Command
Area TableXX
Break Object XX
Block Break XX
Graphic Compare XX
Batch Purge XX
Layout by Path Array pathArray path
Line2pl XX
SptplXX
LusoCAD Tools XX
Plot tools XX
Drawing Compare DWG CompareDWG Compare
Delete Duplicate Objects (OVERKILL)
Drawing Lock XX
Block Replace

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Hardware Acceleration X X
Break at Point
Region X
Areasum XX
Draw and Modify Commands
Outline Objects XX
Align Tool / Arrange Tool XX
Real Time Pan & Zoom
SteeringWheels XXX
Magnifier XXX
Redraw and Regeneration
Layout and Paper Space
Non-rectangular viewports
Layout Viewport settings
Multilines and Multiline Styles X
Block create and insert
Redefine Block
Refedit
Dynamic Block - Create/Insert/View Partially
Block Attribute Definition
Barcode & QRcode XX
Dynamic Block Editor (BEDIT) Partially
Table ToolsXX
Table
AutoXLSTableXX
Make Shape
Import Layout as Sheet
Viewport Scale
Attribute Increment XX
Define Layout Viewport from ModelSpace (M2LVPORT) XX
Security X
Free Scale XX
Hatch to Back
Reverse
Synchronise Attributes
Clip
Array Options
Symmetric Draw XX
Smart centrelines/center marks XXX
Invert Fillet XX
Offset Multiple
Helix
Cloud Storage
Design share XX
Shortcut Customisation (CUSTACC) XX
Match Properties Across Drawings
Hyperlink
Digitizer Integration
Scale List
Pline Boolean XX
Xref path repair XXX
Undo/Redo Preview
VPMAX/VPMIN
Table
Barcode & QR Code XX
Non-rectangular viewports
Block Attribute Definition
Dynamic Block Create/ Insert/View/Edit Partially
Smart Blocks XXXX
Geometry TinkeringXXX
AI AssistantXXX
Forma Data Management EssentialsXXXX
CheckoutXXXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
POLYSOLID XX
PLANESURF XX
SURFOFFSET XX
CONVTOMESH XX
CONVTOSOLID XX
CONVTOSURFACE XX
CONVTONURBS XX
Point Cloud X
3D Edition Grips XX
Section Plane XX
Flatshot XX
Solid editing XX
3D Surfaces X
ACIS Modelling & Editing XX
Camera XXXX
3D Orbit options X
Render XX
Visual Styles ManagerXX
Solprof / Solview / Soldraw XX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
CTB & STB Plot Style Files
Built-in Print Driver
Import & Editing of Page Setups
Publish
Hide and Shade Plot
Batch Print XX
Arrange Frame XX
Plot Styles Table Editor
3D Print Studio XXXX
AUTOPUBLISH

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Load Python
LISP Debugger X
LISP vl-, vlr-, vla- and vlax X
LISP Encryption
(SDS/ADS) X
DCL / DCL engine / COM API X
Visual Basic for Applications X
VBA VBI projects support XDVB
.Net Framework X
GRX (LusoCAD Runtime eXtension) XARX
CUI Menu Support/Diesel Expressions
Diesel Expressions
MNU and MNS File Support
API (Toolbar & Menu Customisation) X
Entity Data EditorX
Action Recording and Action MacrosXXXX

LusoCAD 2027

AutoCAD®2027

StdProPremiumLTFull
Subscription
Perpetual Licence XX
Stand-alone USB dongle XX
Network USB dongle XX
Stand-alone Licence
Network Licence XX