GRAITEC Group Elevates Productivity Solutions for Autodesk Revit with Ideate Software
PARIS, 2 September 2024 - GRAITEC, proudly announces its launch of Ideate Software’s productivity-enhancing Revit add-in applications throughout Europe. Compatible with Revit 2025- 2022 and available in 7 languages, these tools are celebrated for empowering architecture, engineering, and construction firms to maximize their ROI by optimizing BIM tasks and Revit data management.
Manuel Liedot, CEO at GRAITEC expressed excitement about the opportunities this launch presents. “This collaboration not only broadens our suite of innovative solutions for the AEC space, but also enhances our ability to support our customers. By combining the expertise of IDEATE Software and GRAITEC, we are poised to deliver unprecedented efficiencies and value to our clients, ultimately driving forward the future of BIM technology across Europe.”
Ideate Software’s Premier Solutions:
- Ideate Automation: Automate time-intensive BIM tasks, allowing your team to focus on more valuable work. By scheduling scripts to execute tasks in the background, this tool ensures time-consuming processes are completed error-free by the start of the workday.
- IdeateApps: Enhance daily Revit tasks and model accuracy with a suite of ten productivity tools. This solution provides easy access to Revit model data, reducing the effort needed for verification and manipulation.
- Ideate BIMLink: Leverage Excel's powerful editing capabilities to rapidly and accurately update extensive Revit model data. Facilitate bulk data modifications with ease.
- Ideate Explorer: Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of BIM models by locating hidden elements and providing a comprehensive view of any Revit model. Audit and remove warnings to enhance overall model integrity.
- Ideate Sticky: Seamlessly format essential non-BIM data with the flexibility of Excel, Word, and PDF editing, combined with the convenience of a sticky note.
- Ideate StyleManager: Tackle challenges arising from the importation of non-standard styles into Revit models. Enable users to analyze, merge, or safely delete these styles, ensuring a clean and efficient model.
Experience Ideate Software firsthand by downloading a free trial.
About GRAITEC: GRAITEC is a leading global Software Developer specializing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing (MFG) sectors. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, GRAITEC is committed to shaping the future of the industry.
For more information, please visit,
www.graitec.com or contact
Danielle Middleton in Paris.
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 Graitec Licensing Help Center - Named User.
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.
- 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 single Network 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 Network Cloud Floating
- Enterprise Suite: Network Cloud Floating
- Active Host: Network Cloud Floating
- Automation: Network Cloud Floating
- Individual products: Named User or Network 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 until the new product lineup launches with the next major release, expected mid-2027.
Will floating (network) licenses still be available?
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.
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 Network 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 Network Cloud Floating Suite. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
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.
I want to try the Graitec AI Assistant now, but I don’t have my new license code yet. What should I do?
Existing customers: We’re delivering new license codes to existing subscribers on a rolling basis over the next few weeks. If you need access sooner, contact your Graitec sales representative.
New customers: The Graitec AI Assistant isn’t available in the Ideate trial. Contact your Graitec sales representative to request an evaluation license or purchase a 6-month subscription.
What are the token/costs are associated with using the Graitec Assistant?
There are currently no costs associated with using the AI tokens in the Graitec Assistant. Token usage monitoring will be enabled in the future.
Are there any SSO option to tie into our login/directory?
Currently, we do not have an SSO feature. However, this is something we are planning to add, and we have discussed with R&D integrating it into the Advantage roadmap.
What’s the best way to bulk-add named users – we have 400+?
For bulk-adding named users, the process needs to be completed in two steps:
- Using the template in Advantage, upload the users to the portal.
- Once the users have been uploaded, the customer can select all users and mass-assign the licenses.
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