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archicad replacement icons (mac)

schagemann
Enthusiast
dear all,

i am sure we are not the only one who struggle following which AC version you are currently working in, particularly since the default AC logo has remained unchanged for quite some time...

... and so we decided to create our own and make it available for everyone - actually since we are trained architects like most of you, we made a few options...

1. column: transparent white outline
2. column: white
3. column: transparent

please download the respective versions from the following posts.

enjoy,

ds.


AC LOGO matrix.jpg

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Eszter Fulop
Graphisoft
Graphisoft

For those who have difficulty distinguishing the original launch icons, we’ve introduced new alternative icons that prominently display the version number for easier identification. You can find all the details about the icon changes in this Knowledge Base article: 

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Getting-started/Introducing-alternative-launch-icons-for-Archica...

Please read it carefully, as the previous solution some of you used is incorrect and may cause Archicad to mistakenly be flagged as a pirated version. To avoid issues, kindly follow the guide in the article.

Thank you!

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schagemann
Enthusiast
to install simply replace the following:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 10/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns

to get past the package (ArchiCAD.app), simply right click and select show package contents.
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schagemann
Enthusiast
to install simply replace the following:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 11/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns

to get past the package (ArchiCAD.app), simply right click and select show package contents.
macinteract
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Archicad Framework > Smart Template 27
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schagemann
Enthusiast
to install simply replace the following:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 12/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns

to get past the package (ArchiCAD.app), simply right click and select show package contents.
macinteract
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schagemann
Enthusiast
btw. since we are on mac's we would not have a clue as to how you can do the same on anything else...

so if anyone knows please respond below and feel free to use the above logo's.

ds.
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Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
Community Admin
schagemann, could you repost the AC13.zip file?
I thought you accidentally posted the same message 4 times and deleted one of them.
Only then did I notice that they are not identical posts but there was no way back.

As one AC-Talk user sometimes says: Someday, I'll get there.
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schagemann
Enthusiast
no worries.

to install simply replace the following:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 13/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns

to get past the package (ArchiCAD.app), simply right click and select show package contents.

;0)
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Erich
Booster
Schagemann,

What a nice set of icons and instructions. I did the same thing on my own but instead of a big number over the existing icon, I just changed the color cast for the icon. I find that is quicker to pick out on my screen.
Erich

AC 19 6006 & AC 20
Mac OS 10.11.5
15" Retina MacBook Pro 2.6
27" iMac Retina 5K
schagemann
Enthusiast
another version and although this time they have changed the logo, at least on the mac the version number is still not displayed... thus:
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schagemann
Enthusiast
to install simply replace the following:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 14/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns

to get past the package (ArchiCAD.app), simply right click and select show package contents.
macinteract
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Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
Community Admin
Or rather:

replace logo in /Applications/Graphisoft/ArchiCAD 14/ArchiCAD.app/Contents/Resources/ArchiCAD.icns
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schagemann
Enthusiast
in deed - have fixed & thanks. ds.
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Anonymous
Not applicable
How do you get past the "ArchiCAD.app" level? I can't seem to do anything except open ArchiCAD.
schagemann
Enthusiast
you need to right click on 'ArchiCAD.app' - if on a mac and right click is not setup ('system preferences > mouse') you can alternatively control-click, then select 'Show Package Contents'.

hope this helps.

ds.
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Anonymous
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Thanks ds. That got me in and allowed me to replace the file...but after a re-start, the old icons still show up. I must still be doing something wrong.

BTW, thanks for sharing your hard work with the world. Good karma.

Best Regards-
Dale
schagemann
Enthusiast
new AC15 replacement logos - since the uploading process is such a pain on this forum, download from our blog:

http://macinteract.com/ac15-replacement-logos-1062

please excuse the shameless self promotion.

ds
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schagemann
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another year another colour... http://macinteract.com/ac16-replacement-logos-1185
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schagemann
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the 2013 colour of the season - we thought we change the font just to spice things up a little... http://macinteract.com/ac17-replacement-logos-1415
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schagemann
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updated icons for AC18... http://macinteract.com/ac18-replacement-logos-1544
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schagemann
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And here for the 2015 edition... http://macinteract.com/ac19-replacement-logos-1711
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schagemann
Enthusiast
A brand new version for AC20 - ever so slightly improved...

https://macinteract.com/ac20-replacement-icons/

Also as the above download links seem to have broken with our recent website update (check it out... ;0) please find below updated links to all the previous downloads in chronological order:

https://macinteract.com/ac19-replacement-logo/

https://macinteract.com/ac18-replacement-logos/

https://macinteract.com/ac17-replacement-logos/

https://macinteract.com/ac16-replacement-logos/

https://macinteract.com/ac15-replacement-logos/

https://macinteract.com/ac14-replacement-logos/

https://macinteract.com/archicad-replacement-logos/
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