ARCHICAD 27 replacement icon(s)

Please enjoy our alternative / replacement icons for Archicad 27. As usual all icons are available for free and as always in full Retina Display glory… Click here to download. To install, simply replace the original Archicad logo (Archicad.icns) with our new version (also named Archicad.icns) in the following location: /Applications/GRAPHISOFT/Archicad 27/Archicad 27.app/Contents/Resources/Archicad.icns Please note … Read more

ARCHICAD 26 replacement icon(s)

Please enjoy our alternative / replacement icons for Archicad 26. As usual all icons are available for free and as always in full Retina Display glory… Click here to download. To install, simply replace the original Archicad logo in: /Applications/GRAPHISOFT/Archicad 26/Archicad 26.app/Contents/Resources/Archicad.icns Please note the above was also posted on AC-talk.

ARCHICAD 25 replacement icon(s)

Gone is the circle from last years rebranding – again in blue but still no version number! Please enjoy our alternative / replacement icons for ARCHICAD 25. As usual all icons are available for free and as always in full Retina Display glory… Click here to download. To install, simply replace the original ARCHICAD logo … Read more

Smart Archicad Work Environments

As part of the annual development of our Smart Template for Archicad, we also provide continuously refined Work Environments. One to reduce interface clutter enabling focussed work on sketch designs and the other for quick access to all important tools for efficient drafting. Please note our Smart Template also includes a set of sketch design … Read more

Archicad Door Surface override

We have noticed that in recent versions of Archicad, sometimes Doors display with a homogeneous surface that can not be changed by any of the Door Settings. Most likely the solution to your problem is that the affected Door object(s) have a Model Surface override applied. Unfortunately, this feature has been hidden in the latest … Read more

Graphisoft BIMx for ARCHICAD

Alongside ARCHICAD 24 Graphisoft has recently released an updated version of the BIMx app and in addition to the webviewer has also been improved. As before this latest version comes in a FREE or a PRO version, the latter being on a subscription model with monthly or yearly payment options. If you previously paid for BIMx … Read more

ARCHICAD 24 replacement icon(s)

What a change for 2020… Graphisoft has rebranded! So without any further ado here are our alternative / replacement icons for ARCHICAD 24. To ease the transition to the new identity for die hard / nostalgic ARCHICAD users, we have also included a LEGACY version… As usual all icons are available in full Retina Display … Read more

ARCHICAD Terminology

Vectorworks ARCHICAD Notes Classes Layers In AC Layers can also be controlled via Layer Combinations Design Layers Stories Scale in AC is controlled via Views. Note that some Elements are scale- sensitive, i.e. they may change their LOD according to the selected Scale. Viewports / Saved Views Views / View Map Sheet Layers Layout Output … Read more

Exporting IFC from ARCHICAD

Exporting IFC files from ARCHICAD can be a lengthy process, which often fails after an extended period. To minimise your risk of wasting your time, consider these tips: Check your ARCHICAD model for 3d errors / invalid polygons. More details how to best do this are available here. Create a specific IFC EXPORT view and … Read more

mACT ARCHICAD Work Environment

As part of the annual development of mACT our ARCHICAD Template, we also produce a continuously refined Work Environment. Our Work Environment has been optimised for 27 inch displays or larger and includes the following refinements: Workflow based layout > from left to right, putting the focus on Favourites for efficient modelling; Quick menus > … Read more