Frequently asked questions: FAQs

• What is imos? Furniture design software

  Imos develops and distributes software for the furniture and interior design industries globally.
  CAD/CAM/NET/DATA software combines furniture design and interior design (including hardware for furniture suppliers) into a complete process, from online spatial planning, order acquisition and calculation program, controlling current CNC machines, through to sales outlets solutions.

• Photo-realistic image quality available on mobile devices

  Configured furniture can now be combined on a floor plan of the room for which it is designed. You can also add various types of decorative and finishing elements, and, if necessary, changes may be done during design. Layouts of walls, their dimensions, may be generated automatically, however, it is also possible to calculate and generate a high quality, nearly
  photo-realistic image. The latter is obtained by using a new service – online rendering – which makes it possible to generate a high quality image quickly and smoothly, created according to design data (created from planning results), irrespective of the technical equipment of the terminal.

• Advanced 3D product configuration

  The online application focuses on 3D product configuration and planning. It has been technologically extended in such a manner that any type of interior design elements can be processed. New modules have been provided with such functionalities that they can process any kind of furniture and interior design elements. The function of configuring and designing upholstered furniture, as well as furniture to be bought in parts, is now available. The function of kinetic simulation has been added, in which mechanics while sitting on a chair or opening/closing of sliding doors is checked.

• Second generation virtual reality

  Virtual reality for imos AG means not only technology but also a modern visualization tool intended for drafting the planning results created with an aid of imos software. About two years from presenting the first VR applications, Imos introduces the next generation of using virtual reality. At present, VR is not only a tool for presenting design results, but also turns into a communication channel used directly in a dialogue with the customer during the design phase. Furniture can now be designed along with the customer, in a local store or online in remote locations. The results of such iX PLAN, iX CAD or iX NET designs are available directly through VR.

• Sales planning for professionals

  Sales planning based on imos CAD opens a subsequent stage of development. Along with the new imos Plan 2.0 module, imos AG has offered solutions intended for an advanced user of workstations in offices, and, additionally, for an online application. The process has been simplified, resulting in improved efficiency and optimized speed of processing kitchen furniture sets that have been ordered. PLAN Link is an internet service which updates catalogues and sends customer orders directly to a manufacturing establishment.

• Optimization through integration

  There is a growing demand for integrated solutions; likewise the requirements pertaining to standard interfaces and short implementation times are increasing. imos AG has used the Integration Centre to create a central tool for professional connection of external systems, such ERP, MES and sales systems, with the imos world. “IBots” play an important role. These are programme modules which can be attached to system blocks as part of an integrated project. Thus connections are established with engaged systems and for communication automation. Integrated registration of possible errors and constant monitoring ensure the necessary transparency in data flow and help in error analysis.

• Improved CAM technology becoming more efficient

  After several years of development, a new CAM technology has been used in imos iX. The solution is fully integrated with imos CAD. Management and configuration is possible through the user interface which has already been introduced in imos 12.0. The new CAM module makes it possible to monitor internal production processes and enables the generated NC data to be adapted to the relevant production types. Since project data are processed neutrally, their exchange with the suppliers of production services and delivery companies is considerably simplified. Most software functions have been improved, e.g. functions and parameters, such as approaches and distances, new processing strategies, milling cycles, etc. Flexibility, functionality and efficiency have increased considerably.

• Designing for professionals and novices

  Planning should be pleasant, both for the designer and for the customer. Hence, the iX web-based application has been expanded to include many new functions in which the following have been adopted as the key guidelines: designing speed, usability and interoperability. Furthermore, the photo-realistic presentation of planning results has improved, using new technologies in terms of materials, lighting and rendering. Such changes resulted from assumed increased designing speed, easier handling and interaction, as well as cooperation. Photo-realistic presentation of designing results has been improved thanks to new technologies, provided with new materials, lighting and rendering techniques. Such results may now be made available thanks to the new functionality, in an interactive 3D version, in social media

• Furniture construction turning more comfortable - ECOsystem iX Interio

  The central objective of using ECOsystem iX Interio is still iX CAD. It is used to create parametric furniture structures which result in a complex process, from sale to production. This powerful application has been changed in the basic operative elements. iXplorer supports the selection and adaptation of individual project elements.
  In addition to modern interface, great emphasis has been put on the optimization of operational procedures. Graphic tips, interactive user interface and automatic zoom when selecting components to modify details are only some of the functions that facilitate and speed up work with iX CAD.

• Hardware requirements Imos iX

  Workplace

  Operating System:
  – Windows10Pro 64 Bit (latest version)^®
  AutoCad Version^®1:
  For iX CAD AC 2021: AutoCad® 20220^®
  SQL Version:
  – SQL 2014,
  – SQL 2016,
  – SQL 2017²,
  – SQL 2019 (Default)
  Processor: Basic – 3+ GHz processor
  RAM Memory: min. 16GB
  Display Card Basic:
  4GB GPU with 106GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX11 compliant
  Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 with True Color
  4K: No recommendation
  Disk Space: 10,0 GB
  Network Card: 100 Mbit/s
  Browser: Yes
  Internet Conection: Yes
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  ¹ _{The minimum hardware requirements of the used AutoCAD® Version must be respected.}
  ² _{Only installations on Windows 10® 64 bit are supported.
  Note: If a support case occurs regarding an antivirus software that the respective antivirus software manufacturer does not support the case is excluded from support
  by imos AG as well.}

• Hardware requirements Imos iX

  Server
  

  Operating System:
  – Windows Server 2019® 64 Bit,
  – Windows Server 2016® 64 Bit,
  – Windows Server 2012® R2 64 Bit
  SQL Version¹:
  – SQL 2014,
  – SQL 2016,
  – SQL 2017²,
  – SQL 2019 (Default)
  Processor:
  – AMD Opteron AMD Athlon 64,
  – Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support,
  – Intel Core i7 with EM64T support,
  Processor speed: 2,0 GHz or higher
  Memory: Min. 8 GB
  Disk Space: 10,0 GB
  Network Card: 100 Mbit/s
  ¹_{For a full version of Microsoft® SQL Server® the necessary minimum requirements of the Server Edition must be respected.}
  ²_{Only installations on Windows 10® 64 bit are supported.
  Note: If a support case occurs regarding an antivirus software that the respective antivirus software manufacturer does not support the case is excluded from support
  by imos AG as well.}