Archicad 29: A Glance at the New Features

[Jan Millan]

ABOUT THIS ARTICLE

This article highlights selected new features and improvements in this version of Archicad.

• For the complete list of features, see the New Features Guide.
• For system requiremets, see System Requirements

• Learning Center – Digital Onboarding
• AI Assistant – Artificial intelligence for everyday tasks
• MEP Designer – Design HVAC systems in Archicad’s intuitive user interface
• Productivity Enhancements
• Rotate Elements
• Place Openings in Elevations & Sections
• Filter and select unused views
• Dark Mode on macOS
• Control the resolution of 3D views on layouts
• Renovation Status for Markers
• Improved Formatting Options for Interactive Schedules

 

Learning Center – Digital Onboarding

Helpful for Archicad beginners and experienced users: product tours, quick tutorials, and Archicad Help all in one place.

AI Assistant – Artificial intelligence for everyday tasks

A built-in chatbot provides AI support throughout all project phases, directly within your Archicad window.

• AI Assistant in Archicad

 

MEP Designer – Design HVAC systems in Archicad’s intuitive user interface

Intuitive tools allow you to model, calculate, and document MEP components, either directly in Archicad or in a standalone application.

• MEP Designer – Overview 
• MEP Designer – Modeling, Documentation and Calculations

Productivity Enhancements

Rotate Elements

Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+R (Ctrl+R on Windows) to rotate elements by 90 degrees.

 

Place Openings in Elevations & Sections

Openings can be placed directly in sections, elevations, or interior elevations, and will also be positioned correctly in slanted elements (e.g., roofs).

Filter and select unused views

Using the Project Index, you can find unused views and select them directly from the displayed list of project contents.

Dark Mode on macOS

With Dark Mode, macOS users can switch to a dark workspace in Archicad.

Control the resolution of 3D views on layouts

3D views on layouts are now more flexible, with adjustable resolution settings that let you control image quality.

Renovation Status for Markers

Section, elevation, interior elevation, detail, and worksheet markers can each have their own renovation status.

Improved Formatting Options for Interactive Schedules

Interactive schedules now offer enhanced formatting controls, including customizable text, colors, and cell-level settings for clearer, more precise data presentation.