topic Re: Subscription Changes in Installation & update

Subscription Changes

Jim — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:29:47 GMT

Hello,

I am a new Archicad user (only couple months) and noticed GraphiSoft is changing the subscription options. I subscribed to Archicad Solo not knowing I wouldn't have access to Cineware by Maxon for an Engine option or Redshift as a renderer. That being said, I was automatically switched over to the new Archicad Collaborate subscription so how can I add it now?

*If I will have access to Cineware by Maxon & Redshift, I will change my subscription from Archicad Collaborate to Archicad Studio because I don't need the features in Archicad Collaborate.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help.

Operating system used: Windows 11

Re: Subscription Changes

Barry Kelly — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:18:46 GMT

Studio has only been available for a little while, so I am not sure exactly what is included or not.

Definitely only BIMcloud basic and no MEP Designer.

See ...

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Graphisoft-Insights/Archicad-Studio-Empowering-Solo-Architects-and-Local-Teams/ba-p/653403

and ...

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Licensing/Will-the-MEP-Designer-no-longer-be-part-of-the-Archicad-Studio/m-p/654253/highlight/true#M4834

It seems that studio is the same program as the full commercial version, so should have Cineware by Maxon and Redshift as a renderer - Redshift will only work if you have suitable hardware.

Studio subscription will only save you a little bit of money, but only you can decide if that is important.

The full version of Archicad (that will work with collaboration) can be downloaded here ...

https://graphisoft.com/resources-and-support/downloads/?section=product&localization=INT&product=archicad&type=FULL&version=28&platform=windows

I have no idea if there is a separate download for Studio version.

So if you now have a collaboration subscription, you should be able to download and install the full version of Archicad from the link above.

Just choose your nationality and operating system.

Barry.

Re: Subscription Changes

scottjm — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:36:30 GMT

Based on the information on this page, Cineware and Redshft are available in Archicad Studio subscription. For the Australian market at least.

https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad