Switching to Rayon
The essentials for transitioning from your legacy software to Rayon.
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The essentials for transitioning from your legacy software to Rayon.
Last updated
You just discovered Rayon, and you wonder how to switch from your previous software (AutoCAD, VectorWorks, Rhinoceros, etc) to us? Then this page is for you!
Rayon is the fastest CAD software for designing spaces, working solo or as a team.
Rayon helps today 1000+ companies in 120+ countries, from the early phase of the design process, all the way to the construction and procurement phases, and beyond.
Rayon is the software for both the experts of the built world (architects, interior designers, urbanist, engineer, etc.) and for all others (brokers, real estate agents, construction managers, etc.).
To switch to Rayon, feel free to visit any of the rubrics below...
Mainly because the legacy CAD software suffer from clear shortcomings…
They were not crafted for teams to work together. Built for desktop, single player, file-based systems: this generation of software simply cannot help modern teams deliver together.
They failed to gather the must-have mediums of the trade in a single place. Architecture is not just lines and shapes: it is also the assembly of building elements, the patchwork of images on a mood board, the meticulous curation of schedules, the compounding of information from the SKU of a single bolt, etc.
They were crafted for a small fringe of trained experts…and that is it. The built world is so much wider than a handful of people needing convoluted, extremely technical solutions. It is a world that still awaits a straightforward, modern and well-rounded solution to craft buildings.
The legacy CAD softwares of this world have not delivered the change that our industry hoped for. Rayon is that change...
Rayon is the new way of designing buildings, chosen by 1000+ organizations across 120 countries.
Small studios, large real estate groups, construction companies, consultants of the built world: Rayon’s adopters span across the entire industry.
It’s never too early or too late to make the switch. Rayon works today as well in new agencies, kickstarting their practice (Identité, Adrien Dupuy, etc), all the way to established businesses looking to level up their existing workflows (Wojo, Halkin, the Engine, etc).
Kyka's architects works 3x faster on their drawing sets by switching all their workflows onto Rayon.
CityHub saves €10k/month by using Rayon for feasibility studies.
Wojo has moved their entire sales force and facility management to Rayon.
Among many others, here are a few of the other companies that recently made the switch...
There are multiple ways to switch to Rayon, and you can transition your company at your own pace. You can get started in minutes by following the steps below, or get in touch with our team so we can help with your migration…
1) Start simple: create an account
Rayon is simpler to access than legacy software; all you need is a browser.
To get started, you can create an account right here.
Everything about Rayon signup steps can be found here.
Tip — We recommend you install our native app, to access Rayon faster. Download page here.
2) Work with the data you already have: DWG / CTB / PDF, etc
Rayon allows you to work with the files you already have (DWG, PDFs, Images).
DWG can be read entirely. Rayon transposes their entire layer structure, blocks, hatch files etc. Import is lossless, making you feel like you started within a CAD software you already know.
CTBs can be entirely replicated easily in Rayon, by using Rayon's styles. More on this topic right here.
Tip — We recommend you watch our import tutorial, to get familiarized with our DWG support.
3) Draft like you know how
Drawing habits from legacy CAD softwares translate in Rayon, to make you feel at home: Rayon works with a command line, tools can be called using shortcuts, drawing are organized with layers, etc.
Everything about Rayon's design experience can be found here.
Tip — To get started with Rayon's design experience, we recommend you watch this short demo.
4) Set up your libraries and templates
In Rayon, blocks and styles can be turned into libraries to share with your colleagues.
Drawings can be turned into templates, to get your entire team on the same graphic standards.
Everything about libraries and templates can be found here.
Tip — To get started with libraries and templates, we recommend you to watch this demo.
5) Gather your team
Rayon is a multiplayer software.
It is the first software for architects that finally brings live co-editing to design teams.
Additionally, Rayon allows you to comment/annotate your work, to make sure your team stays in sync.
Finally, Rayon provides a team-wide file system, enabling you to organize and share models and resources across your entire organization.
Everything about setting up your organization can be found here, while everything about Rayon's collaboration layer can be found at this link.
Tip — To set up your team in Rayon in a few minutes, we recommend you to watch this short tutorial.
Ready switch? Then simply signup today, book a demo with our team, or check our training portal!
Feel free to email us at support@rayon.so.
