topic Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available in Modeling

ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

AndorSzoke — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:31:33 GMT

We have released ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020. It is currently available through the automatic update system for the INT, USA, AUS and GER language versions. Further language versions will be enabled as they pass Quality Control. You can download the Update packages from the Release Notes page here:

http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/archicad/updates/AC18/AC18-3006to4020-ReleaseNotes.html

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Link — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:58:41 GMT

Hey Andor is there any documentation available on installing (not just updating) multiple versions of the same ArchiCAD but different builds? This is for contractors who may be accessing BIM Servers on different builds.

I know it can be done easily enough, but just wanted to know if there is anywhere to direct users to?

(Sorry if this has been covered already)

Cheers,
Link.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Link — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:14:48 GMT

In the meantime, these are brief instructions possible both on windows and on mac:

A) Install it to a different location, then move under Applications/GRAPHISOFT or C:\Program Files\GRAPHISOFT

B) Move the installed ArchiCAD folders to somewhere else, install the new ArchiCAD instance at the default location then move the original back to the same place

C) Duplicate the installed ArchiCAD folder, then update one of those with the hotfix.

When you install a hotfix you can choose which instance would you like to apply this. (One hotfix installing process affects only one instance)

To keep track of the ArchiCAD instances consider renaming the folders to ArchiCAD 18 3006 and ArchiCAD 18 4020.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Piotr Dobrowolski — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:16:16 GMT

Link regarding PC there is an easier way doing that:

Being in Program files\Graphisoft just copy a current (before update) version folder to the same loacation (copy in the name shows up).
Then You can update the installed version.
You can rename the copy folder to any name (like +build no)

You can of course update such copied version as well.

You can run a copied version without any problems - by running program from inside the copied folder - or make a shortcut.

Best Regards,
Piotr

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

JaredBanks — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:22:41 GMT

So any insight as to why this is an Update and no longer a Hotfix?

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Link — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:34:04 GMT

Piotr wrote:
Being in Program files\Graphisoft just copy a current (before update) version folder to the same loacation

Of course you're right Peter, thanks. Still hoping GS will release an official document into the help center for this.

JaredBanks wrote:
So any insight as to why this is an Update and no longer a Hotfix?

And why the library wasn't also updated to include the Enhanced Revision History Object?

Cheers,
Link.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Marton Kiss — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:04:10 GMT

JaredBanks wrote:
So any insight as to why this is an Update and no longer a Hotfix?

Hi Jared,

traditionally we released hotfixes to fix issues, starting from v18 we may also release new features like the BIMcloud - BIMx workflow integration distributed with this update: http://www.graphisoft.com/info/news/press_releases/graphisoft-bimcloud-extends-workflow-integration-to-mobile-devices.html

Marton

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Marton Kiss — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:10:39 GMT

Link wrote:
And why the library wasn't also updated to include the Enhanced Revision History Object?

Hi Link,

we have separate updates for our built-in libraries and for our executable applications. This update belongs to the second category.
We plan to integrate the new object into the ArchiCAD 19 library, until then the object is available on bimcomponents.com.

Marton

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Link — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:27:01 GMT

Thanks Marton I'll try and be patient!:-)

Cheers,
Link.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

JaredBanks — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:45:55 GMT

Marton wrote:
JaredBanks wrote:
So any insight as to why this is an Update and no longer a Hotfix?
Hi Jared,

traditionally we released hotfixes to fix issues, starting from v18 we may also release new features like the BIMcloud - BIMx workflow integration distributed with this update: http://www.graphisoft.com/info/news/press_releases/graphisoft-bimcloud-extends-workflow-integration-to-mobile-devices.html

Marton

Oh interesting. So an update will include some additional functionality in addition to bug fixes, while a hotfix will just be fixes. Got it. Looking back over the past few versions, we've definitely had hotfixes that fall under the second category. I like the formal differentiation.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:00:40 GMT

We wont be able to work with teamwork between to two platforms/updates/versions now right?

i.e. I have mavericks at work, and I have Yosemite at home; I can't log into our BIM Server now because they will be different builds?

~Jess.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

JaredBanks — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:07:19 GMT

The OS shouldn't matter, just the Build of ArchiCAD. So ArchiCAD 18 update 4020 on 10.10 and 10.9 should work together. Have you updated both your home AC and your work AC to the latest update?

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 23:11:33 GMT

oh - OK great - I thought the latest update / build was specificially for Yosemite , if you had updated your OSX.

So great- we will go ahead and do the update then. (No I haven't updated anything yet - I was scared )

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

peter spellman — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:20:49 GMT

Hello Marton,
Any idea when 19 will be released?
Trying to see if purchasing the new iMac w/retina display is worth the risk.
Thanks,
Peter

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Link — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:34:19 GMT

ArchiCAD usually is released in the US around June after the AIA National Conference each year.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Maged Ibrahim — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 13:39:35 GMT

AndorSzoke wrote:
We have released ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020. It is currently available through the automatic update system for the INT, USA, AUS and GER language versions. Further language versions will be enabled as they pass Quality Control. You can download the Update packages from the Release Notes page here:

http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/archicad/updates/AC18/AC18-3006to4020-ReleaseNotes.html

I still have crash with Mac os 10.10

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

gpowless — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:21:58 GMT

Link wrote:
ArchiCAD usually is released in the US around June after the AIA National Conference each year.

Cheers,
Link.

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Please Graphisoft get it right the next time. (And quit changing stuff that already works!)

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Maged Ibrahim — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:39:50 GMT

Does anyone experience ArchiCAD 18 build 4020 crash on Mac OS 10.10? I stopped working with AC18 and get back to AC17.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

Ted Taylor — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:33:09 GMT

Maged wrote:
Does anyone experience ArchiCAD 18 build 4020 crash on Mac OS 10.10? I stopped working with AC18 and get back to AC17.

I am having the same problem after upgrading system to OS X 10.10 and v18 to build 4020. Splash screen, standard annoying dialog box and then crash. Tech Support suggested reinstalling v18 build 3006, which did not help. I have sent follow up, but they are closed on Sunday, so I do not expect to hear anything until tomorrow (Monday).

I do not want to have to revert to 10.9, as that can get messy, but it may be required. By the way, does anyone know what has happened to Preference files for Archicad? I have all Preference Files visible and I can only find one that is related to Archicad. "com.graphisoft.BIM Server.plist" and three that have something to do with "WIBU" Trashing preferences used to come right after restarting computer as way to get things going again on a Mac.

Ignore signature below, I have been running Archicad 18 since it came out.

Panic mode begins officially on Tuesday.

Re: ArchiCAD 18 Update 4020 is Available

AndorSzoke — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:28:53 GMT

Maged wrote:
Does anyone experience ArchiCAD 18 build 4020 crash on Mac OS 10.10? I stopped working with AC18 and get back to AC17.

Dear Ted, Dear Maged,

I wonder if there is any chance that you have the problem documented in the Yosemite article on HelpCenter:

http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/technotes/operating-systems/mac-os-x-10-10-yosemite/#Important_note_for_OS_X_Yosemite_Beta_Program_members

If not, can you send in your crash reports and send us the Crash-ID displayed at submitting?

Thank you in advance,
Andor