Parametricity (panneling tool)

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Autocad has long been considered to be a dumb modeler, however things are going to change.

http://aecmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=472

ArchiCAD has on the Other side been known for its "parametricity", the Morph tool is a good step forward, but lacks its ability to connect to some sort of parametric panneling tool. the Curtain wall could be enhanced on this purpose too

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As it is not a shame to look of what's could be inspring, here's a first link.
http://buildz.blogspot.com/

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have a look at the new "Surface array" feature in vectorworks2013 :

http://www.vectorworks.net/2013/new_features.php

furthermore there is a direct import from rhino...