Archicad AI Visualizer

We know that taking part in an experiment can be challenging from time to time. Do you have issues with installing or running the Archicad AI Visualizer Add-on? This is your place to ask your questions and initiate discussion with others about technical difficulties you may experience while trying to install or run the experimental add-on, or generate images. ... View more

I was under the impression that AI Visualizer was a part of Arch 28.  When I run the visualizer it says I need a could license.  I have a cloud license, Arch 28 USA Solo (intel-based Mac) version.  Anyone know why it won't work?  Thank you ... View more

As you can see I have a problem with ai visualizer. When I'm trying to generate the photo, I get this message that ai server is not available.    Operating system used: Windows 11 ... View more

Hi,   After installing, throw the "AI_Visualizer-Installation_Guide" i have an issue after running "run.sh" The Command stops with the Prompt:  ...  Please use pip<24.1 if you need to use this version. ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement torchsde==0.2.5 (from versions: 0.2.5, 0.2.6) ERROR: No matching distribution found for torchsde==0.2.5   Has someone a workaround for this?     ... View more

We are excited to introduce a cloud-hosted AI Visualizer in Archicad 28, powered by Stable Diffusion.   AI Visualizer boosts your workflow in the early design phase: based on the initial concept and prompt, it generates design alternatives, adding details, context, and fresh ideas. This new version of AI Visualizer will be available to you with an Archicad Collaborate or Education license.   Your enthusiastic feedback while testing the experimental desktop AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 reinforced our decision to take the next step - the new AI Visualizer for Archicad 28 runs entirely in the cloud. Please note that after December 31 2024, the locally running, experimental desktop version of AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 will reach its End of Service.   What this means for you:  AI Visualizer becomes fully cloud-based: The new AI Visualizer for Archicad 28 offers new functionalities and improvements, such as the ability to control Creativity and Image Size, and to Upscale Image for sharing with clients. It runs in the cloud, meaning there’s no need for complex installation procedures or powerful hardware. This is a huge step forward in delivering solutions that are easy to use and integrate into the design workflow. Support and maintenance: The final update of the locally running experimental desktop AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 is already available, and all current download links and the related Community portal will remain available until December 31, 2024. This is the last update – no further updates are planned after this release. After the End of Service date, all download links will be inaccessible, and the Community portal of the experimental AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 will become read-only. You can keep the previously downloaded, locally running, experimental version of the AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 as-is. Contact us: If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for being part of this truly exciting journey. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your customers with more advanced product versions. ... View more

Dear Community Group Hub,   We are pleased to announce that the latest update to the AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 is available! This update simplifies the steps of installation and fixes the issue that was blocking new installations on recent MacOS versions. You can download the latest package using the "Download Mac" button in the "Want to get started" panel on the right hand side of the Archicad AI Visualizer Community Group Hub main page (https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Archicad-AI-Visualizer/gh-p/ai-visualizer).   Please note, that this update marks the final version of the locally running AI Visualizer, which will reach End of Service on December 31, 2024. For more information, please click here.   Thank you for being a member of our Community! ... View more

    Table of Content     What type of license do I need to use AI Visualizer? From Archicad 28 the AI Visualizer is built into Archicad as a cloud-based solution and it does not require a separate installation. This new version is available to users with an Archicad Collaborate or Education license. To learn more about this tool, please visit our dedicated webpage, and knowledge base article.   End of update and support for the legacy, experimental version of the AI Visualizer The legacy experimental version of the AI Visualizer for Archicad 27 will reach its end of service on December 31, 2024, after which it will no longer receive updates or support. Until then, you can access the legacy packages, documentation, and system requirements at Archicad AI Visualizer - Graphisoft Community. The rest of this article is about the legacy version. Before installation   The AI Visualizer Add-on uses Stable Diffusion a 3rd party AI solution that introduces additional complexities during the installation process. If you are interested in getting started with the Add-on please check the user guide, installation guide, and system requirements available in the AI Visualizer community hub.   What are the minimum system requirements for using the Add-on? The minimum system requirement to use the Add-on is: 8 GB of VRAM on Windows and 16 GB of RAM on Apple Silicon.   What types of GPUs are compatible? The Add-on is compatible with NVIDIA cards and Apple Silicon chips.   Is the Add-on available for all Archicad versions? All language versions of Archicad 27 are compatible. Previous Archicad versions will not run the Add-on.   How can I install the Add-on? Please follow the steps in our official installation guide. You can find our official video guide here.   How can I use the Add-on? Please read our guide to get the most out of the Archicad AI Visualizer.   Why is a Mac Intel version of the Add-on in the downloaded package? Mac Intel machines can only run the AI Visualizer add-on; the server must be installed on a different Mac Silicon or Windows machine that meets the system requirements. Read more about this in the installation guide.   Can students access the Add-on? Yes, the Add-on can be used with all available Archicad 27 licenses, including the Educational license.     Installation   Please make sure that your device meets the minimum system requirements and GPU compatibility before reading this section. You might get some error messages while installing the AI Visualizer Add-on. The Command Prompt window or Terminal window shows useful information if this happens and can point to a solution. Please find troubleshooting solutions to common errors below.   Error: python3-venv is not installed This error message usually appears when you are trying to install the Add-on on an Intel-based Mac. Please check the system requirements for more information.    Illegal variable name In rare cases, the command can not start. There are two possible solutions to this issue. You can copy the command directly from the homebrew homepage or try to launch the bash shell first in the Terminal using command: /bin/bash Hit enter, then run the install command: bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"   File ownership error Please make sure to unzip the downloaded sd.webui folder to the C: root folder. The installation might fail if you move it between locations with different permission settings. Don't forget to run Archicad as admin. When unzipping the archive, make sure to use your device's default solution and avoid any 3rd party file archivers.     After successful installation     The AI Engine was not started, and/or has issues running If there is an error with the AI Engine, the error message "Sorry, we could not generate the image, the AI server is not available..." will appear.   In this case, one of these causes, or a combination of them, may be at the root of the issue. If the run.sh or runHigh.sh command that starts the engine was dragged into the Terminal/Command Prompt window, it needs a little time (approximately one minute) to first start, please wait for that. Another common cause is if the Terminal/Command Prompt window is closed. You should leave it open. The Engine was not started at all. Solve this by clicking on the ‘Start AI Engine’ in the UI. You are trying to run the engine on a different device and failed to set up the devicename correctly in the ‘AI Engine Address’. You are trying to run the engine on a different device and the communication fails. The computer can not access the server device through the network.   The image generation process fails If the image generation process fails, the error message "Sorry, we could not generate the image, the generation process run into an error..." will appear.   This can happen if the device runs out of memory, which will also be shown in the Command Prompt/Terminal window. As a solution, please start the AI Engine in low VRAM mode: On the AI Visualizer UI: stop the engine (the button next to the 'Start AI Engine') and wait a minute uncheck the 'Start in High Vram mode' checkbox Start the AI Engine (and wait for it to start) generate a picture Another possibility is that the device does not meet the minimum system requirements.     JSON Error If there is an error with the JSON package, the error message "Sorry, we could not generate the image, invalid base parameters..." will appear.   If this happens, it means you manually edited the JSON file and maybe even accidentally moved it to a different location. Removing the JSON Config Template from the AI Visualizer folder and placing it directly in Extras, should solve the issue.   If you need support with other errors that we haven't listed above, please contact your local support for help. We will keep this article updated with commonly reported issues. ... View more

Hi,   I have tried to install the AI Visualizer on Windows.   When I Start AI Engine I get this (not sure if this is correct or something is missing?)   Once the above is complete I generate and get   Any help would be appreciated   Thanks     ... View more

Hi There, I believe I have the minimum system requirements to use AI Visualizer and have followed the installation instructions for Windows.         However, I keep getting the following error message:         I've tried clearing memory and restarting my computer, but the issue persists. Could someone please assist me? Thank you in advance.   Operating system used: Windows 11 ... View more

Hi people. I was curious if it was possible to "trick" the AI ​​viewer with images. And yes, it is possible. For this I made a surface material to which I applied a hand-made perspective image as a texture. It is important to consider that it follows the same rules that should be used for a model. Perspective view, clear volumetry, sky and floor reference, shadows to accentuate the recognition of volumes. Colors to distinguish materials. And see the result. Try it yourself. What do you think? Renders without models. Surface with image as texture Original image 51% 100% 0% Create surface with image apply put the camera frontal and done ... View more

I've frequently used the visualizer with great results, however now the output is a collection of coloured dots?   ... View more

Hello,   I did the installation and copied the folders to the correct place (the sd.webui in C and the Add on to the Archicad folder). But when starting Archicad 27 opening the AI Visualizer from the Palettes and clicking on Generate, I get this error about the AI server:     What is this and how to make it work normally? Thank you in advance. ... View more

Hi,   I, Have Downloaded the AI Virtualizer, dragged it in to the add-onn folder but receive an AI server not available Error. What am i doing wrong?         ... View more

After dragging run.sh it to the Terminal window and hit Enter, this message shows up in HomeBrew / Terminal.   I have moved the AI Visualizer folder from Add-ons into Archicad 27 folder > Add-ons > Extra. And i have moved the sd.webui folder into Archicad 27 folder.       ... View more

Why is the AI Visualiser 20gb whilst AC is 5Gb?   Does this mean once the experimental add-on is part of AC will be a whooping 25GB installation? ... View more

Archicad AI Visualizer is up and running, but you have questions related to the behaviour of the palette, the use of the parameters or why you have got a certain result? You are at the right place to discuss parameter or result related questions with the others and share some tips and tricks you may have regarding someone else's question. ... View more

I have use Stability Matrix to manage Stable Diffusion related softwares, which could maintain those model and update more effcient. Would it possible the would could directly to the existing SD, treat SD just like live connect to Rhino? That will solve some SD update problems. ... View more

Hi !   Please see the screenshot attached below. I am trying to run the AI Visualiser but getting these errors. I have tried all the solutions so far that I have came across but non seem to work for me. I tried using it on my office computer as well as on my home laptop but its the same problem that I am running into.   PLEASE HELP !!!        ... View more

Hi, after watching the webinar about AC AI, i tried to use the "lock result" box to make several images with the same "base" but without success. I have tried also the negativ prompt but again, no success.  I also tried to apply materials on the volumns to see if the AI would use them as base for the render, but it didnt work either.  Anyone with good results on this topics? ... View more