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Archicad 28

Design the future with Archicad: design sustainable and better performing buildings with AI, work seamlessly with engineers, build momentum growing your business. More details System Requirements here Release year: 2024

AI Visualizer	Global Library	IDS Support
Improved point-cloud support in Archicad	Keynotes	Quick Tutorials in Archicad 28

Further features

Better handling of Classification/Property data from Hotlinks	Easy Archicad update	End of experimental feature: “Enable IFC Structural Analysis Model Import-Export”
Enhanced Design Options	Improved Distance Guides	Improved Text Label options
Improvements to Physically Based Rendering	Life Cycle Assessment	MEP Designer
More Archicad improvements	New and updated file formats	New Home screen
Onboarding to Archicad	Openings in Roofs	Rhino-Grasshopper-Archicad Connection
Work Environment changes

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Archicad 27

A brand-new design option solution, updated visualization tools, improved project management workflows, and open, multidisciplinary design collaboration make Archicad 27 your best design option. More details Release year: 2023

Enhanced Design Exploration with Design Options	Distance Guides	Improved Format Options for Interactive Schedules
Modern GDL Editor	New Cloud-based Software Licensing	Open BIM Workflow Improvements

Further features

Additional workflow improvements	Custom groups for Graphic Overrides Rules	Detailed Structural Change List in Model Compare
Extended search capabilities with search bar	Manual Adjustment of the Structural Analytical Model	MEP Modeler Improvements
Improved Project Management – Enhancements to Attribute Management	Streamlined Load Input and Edit	Streamlined Visualization
Structural Analytical Model Workflow Improvements

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Archicad 26

A brand-new design option solution, updated visualization tools, improved project management workflows, and open, multidisciplinary design collaboration make Archicad 27 your best design option. More details Release year: 2023

BIMx: More functional BIMx Web and Desktop Viewers	Enhanced Documentation and Modeling Capabilities for Kitchen Cabinets	Improved Attribute Management
Library Part Maker Now in All Localized Archicad Versions	New Building Material Property Set for Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Calculations	Search in the Navigator

Further features

Automatic Live Load Generation	Create a Copy When Stretching Circles	Easier Management of Graphic Override Combinations
Export Component-Level Data to IFC	Faster Export to FRILO	Improved PDF import
Improvements of the Level Dimension Tool	Improvements of Update 2	Morphs Exported as IfcSpace
New Autotext Options for Master Layout and Subset Information	Opening Tool Surface Overrides	Renewed Additional Surface Catalog
Representation of MEP Element Slope Direction	SAF Translator Improvements	Support of Multi-Segmented Columns and Beams

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Archicad 25

Powerful enhancements to design, visualization, documentation, and collaboration capabilities are a direct response to user feedback, making Archicad 25 the most user-driven version to date. More details Release year: 2021

Greater Productivity in Archicad with Smart Selection	Library Enhancements	Native Survey Point
Powerful Design Presentations with Archicad	Quick Graphical Quality Checks with Archicad	Stair Tool Improvements

Further features

Additional Improvements	Archicad - Solibri Connection Add-on	BIMx Large Model Support for Android Users
BIMx Web Viewer Technology Implemented in the Desktop Viewer	Expanded Design Freedom with Polygonal Openings	Export Building Material Classifications as IFC Classification References
Native RFA and RVT Exchange and Improvements	New Properties for More Accurate Component Lists	Improvements of Update2
Structural Analytical Model Refinement

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Archicad 24

Archicad 24 connects design and delivery teams in a fully ‘open’ BIMcloud environment, powered by advanced collaboration and communication workflows. Seamless and transparent information exchange builds trust among team members, eliminates model duplication and redundant work between architects and engineers. More details Release year: 2020

Integrated Structural Analytical Model	Issue Management in Archicad	Model Comparison, Visualizing Model Changes
Project and file management on BIMcloud	Team management on BIMcloud	Tracking Changes in Teamwork Projects

Further features

Automatic Structural Analytical Model Generation in Archicad	Archicad option set values available as a 'pull-down menu' when exported to Excel	BIMcloud as a Project Coordination Platform
Dark Mode Support on Mac	Desktop Viewer update	DGN v8 Support
IFC Structural Analysis Model Import/Export)	Improvements of Update 2	Improvements of Update 3
Integrated MEP Modeler	iOS application update	Issue Management in Archicad and Other Applications
JSON/Python API for Archicad	Managing Changes and Assuring Model Quality in Archicad	More info about Archicad 24
Unlimited 3D model size in BIMx	Representation of the Structural Analytical Model	Structural Analytical Model Exchange – SAF and IFC SAV

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Earlier versions

Archicad 23

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Release year: 2019
Platforms: macOS 10.14, macOS 10.13, Windows 10

2D Representation of Connected Slabs	Beam and Column Tool Renewal	Faster IFC Export and Import
Faster Switch between Tabs	Faster Rebuild of Views	Information Management (Custom Properties for Building Materials)
Integrated Software Key Activation and Deactivation	Interoperability	More info about Archicad 23
Navigating among Tabs	New Opening Tool	New Startup Dialog
Open Project Faster	Renamed View Settings No Longer "missing"	Small Improvements
Store Only Visible Parts of Linked Content	Text Label Pointer Lines: More Options	Visualization (New CineRender Engine, Surface Catalog Content and Delivery Update)

Archicad 22

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Release year: 2018
Platforms: macOS 10.13, macOS 10.12, Windows 10

Archicad– Grasshopper LIVE Connection	Curtain Wall Renewal	Custom Geometry Modifiers in Profiles
Expression Defined Property Values	Export of Component Quantities and Properties to IFC	Further Enhancements of Stair Tool and Railing Tool
Library Enhancements	Model View Options Dialogs	More info about Archicad 22
New CineRender Engine	Smooth Pan and 2D Navigation for Vectorial Model Views	Trackpad and Magic Mouse Support
Updated Attribute Manager	Updated Curtain Wall Node – New Custom Pattern Functionality

Archicad 21

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Release year: 2017
Platforms: macOS X 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

BIMx Export Improvements	Collaboration	Collision Detection
Classification Management	Curtain Wall Editing Mode renewal	Full Control of IFC Preferences
Hotlink IFC	Introduction of 3D Styles	Managing Classifications in IFC Import/Export
More info about Archicad 21	Railing Tool	Stair Tool
Productivity	Publishing IFC

Archicad 20

Release year: 2016
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.11, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

3DM Import-Export	CineRender Engine Upgrade: R16	DWG Improvement
Graphic Overrides for Design Communication	Graphical Favorites	IFC Improvements
Improved Library Management	Improved Tab-Based Navigation	NURBS Definition in GDL
Refreshed UserInterface	Two-Point Perspective	User-Defined Elements properties

Archicad 19

Release year: 2015
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10, Windows 7, Window 8, Windows 8.1

Label Tool Enhancement	Library Improvements (Simplified Door/Window UI)	IFC Import Improvements
Improved Background Processing	Interactive Surface Painter	Optimized OpenGL Engine
New Guide Line System	PDF Improvements	Point Cloud support

Archicad 18

Release year: 2014
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.9, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

BCF Compatibility for Expanded IFC‐Based Collaboration	BIMcloud Integration	DWG Developments
Enhanced Mark-Up Features	IFC Quality Improvements	Interior Elevation Improvements
Improved Revit 2015 Connection	Improved PDF-based data exchange	Labeling IFC
Labeling IFC Data	Library Improvements	New Integrated CineRender Engine
New Objects	New Lamps and Light Sources	Revision Management Improvements
Reservation and Feedback Changes in Teamwork

Archicad 17

Release year: 2013
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

3D Cutting Plane	Building Material	Core-Based Reference Line
Curved Beam	Energy Evaluation Improvements	Export to STL Format
Floor Plan-Based 3D Document	IFC Improvements	Integrated Connections with Google Earth and SketchUp
Model-Based Junctions	Link Element Height to Stories	PDF/A Support
Performance Improvements

Archicad 16

Release year: 2012
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Assign Thermal Properties to Archicad Fills	BIM Components Portal	Easier Library Part Access
Easy-to-Use Rotate Command	Expanded Teamwork Backup Options	Expanded Project Info Dialog
Graphical Editing	Improved IFC Collaboration	Integrated Energy Evaluation
Morph Tool	Transform Existing Elements	Quick Energy Evaluation Report
Smarter DXF/DWG Data Exchange

Archicad 15

Release year: 2011
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.6, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

3D editing plane	3D Guide Lines	64-bit Mac version
Complex Roofs	Customer Experience Improvement Program	Easy Library Migration
Enhanced Model Connections	Fast AutoSave	IFC properties as Archicad parameters
Renovation	Shell tool	Skylights

Archicad 14

Release year: 2010
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 (Intel only), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

64-bit BIM Server for MacOS	Expanded Find and Select criteria	Dimension prefix and suffix
New interaction in schedules and indexes	New offset functionality	Open Design Collaboration
Teamwork Travel Pack	Site-survey data import	Shadows in OpenGL
Streamlined export of schedules to Excel	Streamlined library migration and more details on conflicting or missing parts	Unlimited skins for composites

Archicad 13

Release year: 2009
Platforms:  Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 (Intel only), Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Annotated schedules	Certain library part parameters now in Model View Options	Control of section/elevation boundary (cut) lines
Embedded objects and libraries	Improved criteria (filters) for Find & Select and schedules	Improved DWG exchange
License borrowing (network license)	New TeamWork concept with BIM Server	Oriented view
Ruler, "fit in window" view setting	Roof/slab edge material control	Soft insulation
Slanted slab edge

Archicad 12

Release year: 2008
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 (PPC and Intel), Windows XP, Windows Vista

3D Document	Bi-directional drawing markers	Curtain  Wall tool
Fill enhancements including image fills	Improved Hotlink management	Multithreading/multicore support
Multipage schedule layouts	Nudge/align/distribute elements	Partial structure display
Publish to PMK	Reveal options for doors/windows

Archicad 11

Release year: 2007
Platforms: Mac OS X 10.4 (PPC and Intel), Windows XP, Windows Vista

Interior Elevation Tool	Multistory Hotlinked Modules	New Curved Wall Types
Linework Normalization	Link Construction Elements to Stories	Long File Names Allowed
Pen Sets in Views	PDF Export	Quantities of Individual Element Components
Section/Elevation Tools Separated	Single Undo Queue	Uncut Line Types
Virtual Trace	Worksheets	XREF Layer Separation

Archicad10/ IntelMac

Release year: 2006
Platforms: Mac OS X (Intel)

First version for Intel based Mac

Archicad 10

Release year: 2006
Platforms: Mac OS X (PPC), Windows XP

AutoText	Creating custom components (e.g., door panels)	Customizable Work Environment
Distorted and gradient fills	Enhanced schedules and new project indexes	Element snap
Flexible placement of wall openings	Floor plan cut plane	Guidelines
Integrated layouting including Drawing Tool	LCF for libraries	Named Pen Sets
New menu structure	New 3D Orbit and Explore modes	Numeric input via Tracker
On-screen vs model view options	Placeable PDF	Pre-selection
Profile Editor	Project Organizer	Shaded sections/elevations
Slanted/Profiled elements	Story levels in sections/elevations	Tracker
View selected elements in 3D

Archicad 9

Release year: 2004
Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows 2000, Windows XP

Advanced Fill/Line Categories	Docking Palettes	Improved Pet Palettes
Independent Detail	Intelligent AutoSave	Library Part Search
LightWorks rendering engine	Line Weight	Parameter Transfer
Quick Selection	Rich Text	Section Transparency
Text Rotation	Work Environment Customization	XREF Dialog

Archicad 8

Released: 2002-2003
Platforms: Mac OS 9/OS X, Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP

Automatic Clean Intersections at Walls	Arrangement of Print Area	Editable Library Hotspots
Header/Footer Option for Print	Hyperlinks in PDF (Win)	Keyboard Shortcut Customization
Layout Book	Navigator	OpenGL
Print Marquee	Solid Element Operations	Support QuickTime Image Format
Wall End Tool	Window Background Plan

Archicad 7

Release year: 2001
Platforms: Mac OS 8/9/OS X, Windows 98, Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP

Construction Simulation	Element ID Manager	Favorites Palette
Freehand Spline Tool	Library Browsing Controls	Library Manager
Library Status Report	Mark-Up	Plot Setup
Quick Views in 3D	Publisher	Reviewer
Section Line Display	Skylights	Structural Grid
Wall Wizard	Zone Stamp Rotation

Archicad 6

Released: 1998-1999
Platforms: Apple Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000

3D Zones	Additional Special Snap Points	Beam Tool
Boolean	Circular Arcs in Dimensioning	Composites for Roofs
Custom Label Type	Creating Patches	Editing in 3D
Editing in 3D	Elevation and Gravity Control	Ellipse Generation
Explode	Extended Find&Select Options	Figure Tool
Ghost Story	Gravity and Hole Adjustment for Meshes	Hotlinked Modules
Magic Wand	Mesh Tool	More DXF/DWG Conversion Options
New Relative Construction Methods	New Snap Points	New Wall Types
Resize	Roof Generation and Trimming in 3D	Rotated Grid System
Round Columns	Symbol Hatch	Trimming Elements to Roof
Trimming at Intersections	Updating Zones	Vectorial Hatches and Sun Shadow in Sections/Elevations

Archicad 5

Released: 1996-1997
Platforms: Apple Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows NT

3D Textures	Column Tool	Editable Sections
Intelligent Cursor	New Software Development Kit	New Wall and Roof Construction Methods
QuickTime VR	Splines	Teamwork
Zone Tool

Archicad 4

Release year: 1991-1995
Platforms: Apple Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95

Camera Tool	Custom Axonometries	Extended Arc/Circle
First Windows version	First version to appear on both Mac and Window	Handling of Alpha Channel
Import Pictures	Label Tool	Lamp Tool
Line	Merge Projects	Mesh
PlotMaker improvements	Rendering	Sections/Elevations generated from Floor Plan
Smarter Text Editing	Window/Door

Archicad 3

Release year: 1987-1990
Platforms: Apple Macintosh

Colors

Archicad 2

Release year: 1986
Platforms: Apple Macintosh

Integrated 2D and 3D module

Radar CH

Release year: 1984
Platforms: Apple Lisa

Separate 2D and 3D module

[Robert H Szunyog]

This is a very important and useful article. We refer to it a lot.
Unfortunately, many of the links are no longer alive. Please update them!

Best regards, Robert

[Marco Vitruvio Bacus]

Dear Robert,

I had Archicad 16-for Windows 32 installer in a USB memory unit that unfortunately I lost. I'm a student and It was provided to me by Graphisoft a while ago. It was the student version though.  I use Archicad 16 because that's what my limited equipment can handle. Had to replace my Hard Drive which after 14 years of service, died. When I got a new Hard Drive and it was time to bring programs and information back to the computer, I realized didn't have the USB which was gone for good. I asked the fellows at Graphisoft for the installer and they told me they don't carry that old version no more and couldn't help me. Could you help me? Do you know of anyone who has the installer? It'd be wonderful if you can. Let me know please. Thanks.