Features

The Central Operating System for Your Studio

Stop wrestling with file management. HyperArch provides the infrastructure you need to take a project from concept to construction without the chaos.

Core Version Control

Visualized Project History. Not Just a Folder.

Stop guessing which file is the latest. We turn your project folders into an intelligent, linear timeline.

  • The Infinite Timeline:Forget “Date Modified.” See your project’s evolution from a blank page to the final permit set on a single, interactive timeline. Expand details to see every save, or collapse to see major milestones.
  • Automatic Hygiene (Auto-Naming):Upload your file. We handle the rest. HyperArch automatically detects changes, versions the file (v1 > v2), and keeps your filenames clean. No more _final_final_v4 madness.
  • Micro-Versioning & Activity:We track the small saves between the big milestones. Did you crash? Did you overwrite a file? Restore from a micro-version instantly.
  • Smart Local Sync:Your local desktop folder mirrors the cloud. Save a file on your machine, and it instantly syncs to the HyperArch timeline with the correct version tag.

The “Diff” Tool

Forensic Comparison. Spot Changes in Seconds.

Comparing v2 and v3 used to require a light table or manual overlay. Now, it takes one click.

  • X-Ray Overlay:We automatically scale and align versions—even if they are different file types—to overlay them perfectly.
  • Smart Change Highlight:Don’t hunt for differences. We visualize the data: Red is deleted, Green is added. See exactly what the structural engineer changed in the column grid instantly.
  • Format Agnostic:Compare a PDF against a DWG? A Revit model against a previous version? We handle the complex conversion so you can focus on the design differences.
  • Side-by-Side View:Prefer to look at two sheets separately? Use the split-screen slider to swipe between versions for a quick visual check.

Collaboration

Audited Collaboration. No More “I don’t know where it is.”

Coordinate with your internal team and external consultants with total accountability.

  • Contextual Commenting:Stop sending emails saying “Refer to the door on page 4.” Pin comments directly onto the drawing coordinates. Feedback stays attached to the design, not lost in an inbox.
  • Design Branching (Options):Need to explore two different facade options? Create a “Branch” to test Option A and Option B safely without polluting the main file. Merge the winner back when you decide.
  • Consultant Portals:Share specific views or folders with your MEP or Structural engineers. They see what they need to see, and you keep your proprietary libraries secure.
  • External Update Notifications:The moment a consultant uploads a new linked model, you get notified. No more working off outdated backgrounds.

Project Management

Governance & Admin on Autopilot.

Protect your firm from liability and keep the project moving.

  • Approval Workflows:Prevent unauthorized outgoing files. Set rules so that no file leaves the office until a Project Lead has marked it “Approved.”
  • Variation Order (VO) Tracking:Link file revisions directly to Variation Orders. When scope changes, you have a concrete digital paper trail for billing.
  • Project Snapshots:Freeze the entire state of a project at critical moments (e.g., “Tender Submission”). You can always revert or reference the exact state of every file at that moment.
  • Project Dashboard:A high-level view of your studio. See recent activity, file dependencies, and pending approvals at a glance.

The Technical Breakdown

Built for Heavy Duty Architecture

A snapshot of our complete capability list.

File Management

  • Universal Viewer: Preview Revit, Rhino, DWG, PDF, DOCX, and XLSX in-browser.
  • Deep Search: Filter files by date, user, tag, or version.
  • Bulk Operations: Upload, move, or archive entire directory structures.
  • Dependency Tracking: We track XREFs and Linked Models so you don’t break links.

Team & Security

  • Role-Based Access: Set permissions for Admins, Architects, Interns, and Clients.
  • Audit Logs: Track every download, view, and deletion.
  • Share via URL: Secure, time-expired links for external clients.
  • Bank-Grade Encryption: Your IP is safe with us.

The Future

Beyond Storage: Your AI Design Associate

Organizing your data is just Step 1. Step 2 is understanding it.

“We aren’t just building a vault; we’re building your studio’s second brain. Soon, our AI will read and index the actual content of your drawings, allowing you to instantly retrieve specific details or components from any past project just by asking. Say goodbye to the manual ‘drawing hunt’ and hello to instant architectural recall.”