Allplan+2018+top -

Fix: The 2018 license manager (CodeMeter) is finicky with modern firewalls. Set a static IP for your license server and disable IPv6 on the network adapter.

Under the hood, Allplan 2018 Top contained the Pharos rendering engine. While later versions moved to Redshift and Maxon, the 2018 iteration was special because of its speed. allplan+2018+top

Pharos in 2018 used a heuristic denoising algorithm that produced "client-ready" renders in seconds, not hours. It wasn't photorealistic by 2024 standards (lacking true path tracing for glass caustics), but for design development presentations? Unbeatable. You could orbit a complex 3D model with shadows and textures at 60fps without a dedicated GPU. Fix: The 2018 license manager (CodeMeter) is finicky

With the model complete, you run the Clash Detection tool. It finds that an HVAC duct (imported via IFC from a MEP engineer) goes through a main beam. You adjust the beam. Simultaneously, Allplan 2018 Top updates the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). You can export a CSV file listing exactly how many cubic meters of concrete, tons of rebar, and square meters of formwork are required. You design the exterior using the Intelligent Wall tool

Navigate to Evaluation > Dynamic Quantities. Unlike static reports, this table updates as you model. Filter by "Top" (to see only high-quality structural elements vs. architectural placeholders). Export directly to GAEB (German standard) for bidding.

The "Top" edition came with a robust link to Bimplus—Nemetschek’s cloud collaboration platform. This allowed distributed teams to view the federated model on iPads in the field, mark up PDFs, and sync comments back to the 2018 desktop client.

You design the exterior using the Intelligent Wall tool. Unlike dumb extrusions, the walls know they have layers (brick, insulation, concrete). The Roof Module allows you to create a complex hip roof with dormers in seconds. The Stair Module generates fully parametric stairs with railings that update if you change the floor height.