topic Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD in Installation & update

Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:21:56 GMT

I have installed an INT and NZE version of Archicad 26 on my laptop (Macbook Pro, Intel) but there seems to be an error every time I try to start the INT version. Please see attached screenshot.

Each language version of Archicad (INT and NZE) has its own folder renamed to their specific version.

Has anyone had an issue with or tried doing this and had a similar error?

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Miha_M — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:25:59 GMT

I've had a different experience running INT (my license) and GER version (cooperation with a german based office). The INT license doesn't support the GER version as well, so I had to adopt lots of INT version settings, additional built-in GER addons, properties, classifications and ifc translators..., a big headache.

Your problem doesn't seem to have anything to do with your license though, or does it?

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Barry Kelly — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:35 GMT

@Miha_M wrote:

Your problem doesn't seem to have anything to do with your license though, or does it?

It shouldn't be.

I can run the INT and AUS versions on the same license.

I would assume NZE would be the same although I have never tried it.

They are all English language versions which is why I think they can all run from the same license.

I can't run other language versions though.

The error sounds to me that it was not installed fully.

Maybe try a re-install?

Barry.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Eduardo Rolon — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:04:02 GMT

They should run without issues.

IIRC a long time ago you didn't need to install 2 separate versions with just copying the folder and renaming it AC would work fine. The error you show reminds me of when things changed.

My solution would be to uninstall both versions of AC and restart.

Then reinstall AC and during the installation process change the name of the folder to AC INT (or however you like) and then run the installer for the NZ changing its installation folder name.

This should avoid one installation overwriting the settings of the other.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

LeoP — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:44:06 GMT

So sort of on this topic. Background: we have a new office and need to decide if we are committing to Archicad or the R named program that we hate. We are more familiar with AC having used in other offices/school and it’s way cheaper so it seems a no brainer BUT we just got a project in other country that would require us to work in Spanish (we are from Brazil so we have a Portuguese license)

I just got an email from a sales representative saying that I can use Archicad ESP with my Archicad BRA license, even though I had googled and got very mixed answers about this (mostly negative). It seemed that a BRA license would be just for Brazilian Portuguese + International which wouldn’t work for us but the email I got and some answers from here indicate that it might work? Like just installing both versions maybe? Sorry I’m just trying to be sure since l haven’t bought the license yet nor have the program installed to test it out.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:11:16 GMT

Hi All!

Thanks for the response.
I tried one of the option of re-installing both Archicad versions (INT and NZE) separately again with different folder names. Same issue, only this time since I installed the NZE version second it is now the one that is showing the previous error message.

I may need to get in touch with Central Innovation, the reseller for Archicad in New Zealand to get this resolved.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:12:15 GMT

Thanks Barry!

I tried your suggestion and still the same issue. Only difference is it is now happening on the NZE version as I installed it last.

Will try to get in touch with Central Innovation to get some further assistance.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Barry Kelly — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:43:42 GMT

@LeoP wrote:

Like just installing both versions maybe? Sorry I’m just trying to be sure since l haven’t bought the license yet nor have the program installed to test it out.

You can download and install any language version you want.

If it runs great.

If it doesn't then you will need to think about extra licenses.

But do you really need them?

The interface will be in Portuguese, but there is nothing stopping you from documenting the plans in Spanish.

It is only you that sees the interface, the files are compatible in any language version.

Barry.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Barry Kelly — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:49:03 GMT

If it is just the INT libraries you want, then now you have installed (although not successfully enough to run) you might have the libraries in the program folder you can simply load.

The template seems like it might be a problem but if you have the NZE version running then I don't think you will need anything from the INT version.

The software itself is identical anyway.

Barry.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:34:43 GMT

I tried just installing and using the .tpl file of the INT version of Archicad but I do not want the add-ons showing up on the final model I am making. (i.e. Ci Tools, layer sets specifics for New Zealand, etc.) I am consulting with some Clients overseas and I feel that the INT version would be the best starting point as it is the cleanest and least amount of geography-specific add-ons or settings as I will be providing the Archicad file to the Client at the end of the Contract. I do not want to have the settings, add-ons, library that I have on my office template. As well as the extra data from the Ci Tools add-ons.

Sorry, can't be more specific than that.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Barry Kelly — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:07:04 GMT

I don't use the CI tools, but I think you can just install a second copy of the NZE software (just use a different installation folder), and then do not install the CI tools in it.

As the add-ons will not be installed, they will not be included in the files.

You could use the INT template if you have managed to access it.

Barry.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:07:59 GMT

Thanks Barry!

I got access to the .tpl and library of the INT version. Would really prefer to have the INT version open on its own first instead of doing the work around.

Appreciate the comments and suggestions though.

Your suggestion might be the way to go if Central Innovation doesn't have any solutions for this.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

Eduardo Rolon — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:32:52 GMT

The only differences are Libraries and possibly W/E and the work environments have nothing to do with the file. The Library is critical but they can send you a copy if you don't want to install the Spanish version. If it helps this is the equivalent of the requirement being that you need to use the Spanish version of Windows (or MacOS) as a requirement of the project.

Google is wrong, you can download any version.

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

LeoP — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:48 GMT

Right thanks for the answers. I’ll try to install the Spanish version once I get back. Unfortunately the Spanish side of this project only work with revit so they won’t have a Spanish AC library file to send me (but thankfully they said it was okay for us to stay on Archicad, just that everything needs to be in Spanish language once done).

Re: Unable to run multiple language versions of ARCHICAD

NomadArchitect1988 — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:18:26 GMT

UPDATE!

This issue is now resolved via doing a 'repair install' and an update of the INT Archicad 26 to the latest build (i.e. 5002).

As per Central Innovation's technical specialist:

I can't say for certain, but generally it's due to the installation not being fully completed (Computer sleeps before it's finished, etc) or if the installer files are not embedded into the directory correctly.
It doesn't occur too often - if there is a problem with the installation then a repair install will most likely do the trick.

So not a license issue, but an install issue.