2024 Year in Review
A year of leaps and bounds – looking back at 2024
2024 was an amazing year of unprecedented growth and positive change for Ideate Software, and a win for Ideate Software customers worldwide. Here’s a concise look back at the year’s highlights.
Ideate Software Joined Graitec Group
Making the headlines, was our acquisition by Graitec Group, a renowned global software company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the construction, architecture and engineering industries. With a European base and deep knowledge of structure and construction, Graitec has opened the door for Ideate Software to expand its offerings and strengthen it relationships worldwide.
We Launched Webinars in New Languages
Ideate Software applications have been available in French, German, and Spanish to name a few available languages, and now we’ve added webinars to match. To date we’ve hosted webinars in France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Romania, and the UK during business hours in their corresponding time zones, as well as in French Canada. Highlights include:
· Automate Your Revit Workflows with Ideate Automation
· Revit Revision Management Made Easy with Ideate BIMLink & Ideate Sticky
· Enhance Your QA/QC Workflows with Ideate Software
15@15 Made Learning more Efficient than Ever
Customers told us they wanted a quick and easy method to pick up essential Ideate Software tips. With our 15@15 series, we delivered. These 15-minute webinars outline step-by-step answers to users’ most frequently asked questions. Also, being delivered by our amazing Graitec UK team at local time. View the entire 15@15 playlist.
Our June 2024 Release Included Major Enhancements
Ideate Automation continued to gain traction, with the latest release focused on user-centric upgrades aimed at streamlining workflows and enhancing usability. One standout improvement was the complete reconstruction of Ideate Explorer, optimized for high-resolution displays, enabling users to swiftly select elements and access critical information. As always, we aligned with the latest release of Revit, but we also updated all our software on the 3 previous releases of Revit. Our latest updates are available for Revit 2022 through Revit 2025. Our Ideate Automation application supports Revit 2020 through Revit 2025.
In addition to our major June 2024 release, we also updated Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, IdeateApps and Ideate Automation with a point release in September 2024.
We’re on TikTok!
Get to know the people behind the software and pick up helpful Ideate Software tips at the same time. Find us on TikTok.
We Joined the Women in BIM Podcast
Glynnis Patterson joined a Women in BIM podcast with host Marie Grieve as they discussed her inspiring career journey and the transformative impact of technology on the industry.
Glynnis Patterson Celebrated 20 Years
Our fearless leader and director of software development, Glyniss Patterson marked 20 years with Ideate Software. Read the 2024 interview in which she talks about her inspiring career and what’s next for Ideate Software.
We Trotted the Globe
As part of our push to expand Ideate Software’s reach to more customers in more languages, we circled the globe hosting events, conducting trainings and visiting customers. Here are some of the highlights:
City Tours & Customer Visits
New York City, USA
Washington DC, USA
Los Angeles, USA
Toronto, Canada
Manchester, UK
London, UK
Denver, USA
Boston, USA
Los Angeles, USA
Birmingham, UK
Montreal, Canada
Portland, USA
Seattle, USA
Toulouse, France
Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia
In addition to these major events, we did hundreds of customer and prospect web presentations for every continent except Antarctica! The sun never sleeps on Ideate Software!
Events & Conferences
AIA Design and Technology Symposium, San Francisco
AIA Los Angeles
BIM Pulse, Los Angeles
Graitec Executive Meeting, Orlando
Digital Construction Week in June, UK
Women in BIM, London
Build Expo, London
Women in BIM, Paris
Bilt ANZ, Melbourne
Autodesk University, San Diego
We’re looking for another exciting year expanding BIM productivity around the planet! See you in 2025!
What is a Named User license?
A Named User license is assigned to one specific person rather than shared across a network. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see the License Wizard section of the Graitec Licensing Help Center.
Are Ideate Suites replacing Ideate Software Bundles?
Yes. Going forward, Ideate Suites replace Ideate Software Bundles.
What's the difference between the Ideate Software Bundle and the Ideate Suite?
Both include the same five tools: IdeateApps, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky and Ideate StyleManager. What changes is how many people can use them at the same time.
- Bundle: Each tool is licensed separately, so different people can work in different tools at once. For example, with one Bundle, five people could each use a different tool at the same time.
- Suite: One license covers all five tools for one person at a time. That person can move freely between every tool. While they're using the Suite, it isn't available to anyone else on that license until they finish.
A Named User Suite is assigned to one specific person. A Cloud Floating Suite can be shared across your team, one person at a time.
Will my team need more licenses?
If several people on your team use different Ideate tools at the same time, you may need more than one Suite license. Contact us and we'll review your team's usage and help you choose the right setup.
Can I still buy an Ideate Software Bundle?
No. Bundles are no longer available for purchase. New purchases are offered as follows:
- Ideate Suite: Named User or Cloud Floating
- Enterprise Suite: Cloud Floating
- Active Host: Cloud Floating
- Automation: Cloud Floating
- Individual products: Named User or Cloud Floating (IdeateApps, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky, and Ideate StyleManager)
Can I still buy IdeateApps, BIMLink, Explorer, Sticky, or StyleManager individually?
Yes. Individual products are available as Named User or Cloud Floating licenses.
Will floating (network) licenses still be available?
Yes. Cloud Floating licenses are available for Ideate Suite, Enterprise Suite, Active Host, individual products, and Automation.
My organization has strict security requirements or no internet access. Can I still get a FlexLM license?
Yes. FlexLM remains available for organizations with security requirements, such as environments without internet access. FlexLM is not available through the online store, so please contact your account manager to purchase.
I'm an existing customer. What happens to my current license/s?
Your existing Ideate Software subscription is moving to our new licensing system at no cost. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
- Standalone licenses become Named User licenses. Set up your Named Users in the Graitec Advantage Portal.
- Cloud Floating (network) licenses become Cloud Floating Suite licenses. Deploy the latest release as you have in the past, using the new license code in your migration email.
- Each Ideate Software Bundle becomes an Ideate Suite.
To keep using Ideate, update to the latest release and activate your new license by March 31, 2027. Older Ideate licenses will stop working in Q2 2027.
Using Ideate with Revit 2022 or earlier? Contact ideatesupport@graitec.com to review your options. For account questions, contact sales@ideatesoftware.com.
I have a Bundle today. What will I receive when I move to the new licensing?
Conversions are one for one. Each Ideate Software Bundle becomes one Ideate Suite, and each network Bundle becomes one Cloud Floating Suite. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
I have several products that renew on different dates. How will that be handled?
We're finalizing how to handle accounts with multiple renewal dates. Contact sales@ideatesoftware.com and we'll review your account with you.
Where do I manage my licenses?
In the Graitec Advantage Portal. Based on customer requests, starting with the latest Ideate release, license management and license usage information are handled in Graitec Advantage, outside of Revit. We recommend bookmarking the portal.
- Named User licenses: Assign licenses to people on your team in Graitec Advantage.
- Cloud Floating Suite licenses: Deploy the latest release with your new license code as you have in the past, then manage licenses in Graitec Advantage.
Watch the Graitec Advantage walkthrough
Can I transfer a Named User license to another person?
Yes. There's no limit on the total number of transfers, but each license can be transferred up to two times within a 30-day period.
How are licenses issued?
Each product on your order is issued as its own license once your order is processed. To try a product before buying, contact us to request an evaluation license.
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