Archicad versions

[Greg Kmethy]

Version	Release	Platform	New Features
Archicad 28	2024	macOS 15 Sequoia macOS 14 Sonoma macOS 13 Windows 11 Windows 10 64-bit (Build 1809 or higher)	Keynotes, Openings in Roofs, Improved Distance Guides, Enhanced Design Options, Improvements to Physically Based Rendering, Improved Text Label options, Rhino-Grasshopper-Archicad Connection, AI Visualizer, Life Cycle Assessment, Improved BIMmTool for better point cloud handling, MEP Designer, New and updated file formats, New Home screen, Onboarding to Archicad, Easy Archicad update, Global Library, Work Environment changes, Better handling of Classification/Property data from Hotlinks, More Archicad improvements, End of experimental feature: “Enable IFC Structural Analysis Model Import-Export”
Archicad 27	2023	Windows 11 64-bit macOS 12.5	Enhanced Design Exploration with Design Options, Improved Project Management – Enhancements to Attribute Management, Distance Guides, Extended search capabilities with search bar, Custom groups for Graphic Overrides Rules, Additional workflow improvements,  Modern GDL Editor, Streamlined Visualization, Structural Analytical Model Workflow Improvements: Streamlined Load Input and Edit, Manual Adjustment of the Structural Analytical Model, Detailed Structural Change List in Model Compare, MEP Modeler Improvements, Open BIM Workflow Improvements, Improved Format Options for Interactive Schedules
Archicad 26	2022	macOS 12.3 Windows 10	Improved Attribute Management , Search in the Navigator , Opening Tool Surface Overrides, Library Part Maker Now in All Localized Archicad Versions, Enhanced Documentation and Modeling Capabilities for Kitchen Cabinets, Create a Copy When Stretching Circles, Morphs Exported as IfcSpace, New Autotext Options for Master Layout and Subset Information, Easier Management of Graphic Override Combinations, Improvements of the Level Dimension Tool, Improved PDF import, Renewed Additional Surface Catalog, BIMx: More functional BIMx Web and Desktop Viewers, Automatic Live Load Generation, Faster Export to FRILO, SAF Translator Improvements, Support of Multi-Segmented Columns and Beams, New Building Material Property Set for Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability Calculations, Export Component-Level Data to IFC, Representation of MEP Element Slope Direction Improvements of Update 2
Archicad 25	2021	macOS 10.15 macOS 11.3 Windows 10	Stair Tool Improvements, Library Enhancements, New Commands for Better 2D-3D Navigation, Expanded Design Freedom with Polygonal Openings, Surface Textures on Section/Elevation/Interior Elevation Views, Surface-based Fills, BIMx Large Model Support for Android Users, BIMx Web Viewer Technology Implemented in the Desktop Viewer, New Properties for More Accurate Component Lists, Graphic Override: Custom RGB Colours for Surface and Fill Background Pen Overrides, Structural Analytical Model Refinement, Native Survey Point, Native RFA and RVT Exchange and Improvements, Archicad - Solibri Connection Add-on, Export Building Material Classifications as IFC Classification References, Additional Improvements, Improvements of Update2
Archicad 24	2020	macOS 10.15 macOS 10.14 Windows 10	Integrated Design (Integrated Structural Analytical Model, Representation of the Structural Analytical Model, Automatic Structural Analytical Model Generation in Archicad, Structural Analytical Model Exchange – SAF and IFC SAV, Integrated MEP Modeler), Collaboration (Tracking Changes in Teamwork Projects, Managing Changes and Assuring Model Quality in Archicad, Model Comparison, Visualizing Model Changes, Issue Management in Archicad, Issue Management in Archicad and Other Applications), Coordination (BIMcloud as a Project Coordination Platform, Project and file management on BIMcloud, Team management on BIMcloud), Productivity Enhancements (New Residential Furniture Elements, Polyline Editing Functions Refined, Archicad option set values available as a 'pull-down menu' when exported to Excel, DGN v8 Support), Experimental Features (JSON/Python API for Archicad, Dark Mode Support on Mac, IFC Structural Analysis Model Import/Export), BIMx (iOS application update, Desktop Viewer update, Unlimited 3D model size in BIMx) More info about Archicad 24 Improvements of Update 2 Improvements of Update 3
Archicad 23	2019	macOS 10.14 macOS 10.13 Windows 10	Architectural Design (Beam and Column Tool Renewal, New Opening Tool, 2D Representation of Connected Slabs), Visualization (New CineRender Engine, Surface Catalog Content and Delivery Update), Productivity (Integrated Software Key Activation and Deactivation, Renamed View Settings No Longer "missing", Text Label Pointer Lines: More Options, Small Improvements), Performance (New Startup Dialog, Open Project Faster, Navigating among Tabs, Faster Switch between Tabs, Faster Rebuild of Views, Store Only Visible Parts of Linked Content, Faster IFC Export and Import), Interoperability (Full Support of IFC4, Settings/Export/import of Geo Referencing Map Property Data, Element organization into IFC Building Systems, Export of MEP element's ports to IFC, Export Gross Geometry to IFC), Information Management (Custom Properties for Building Materials), Library Enhancements More info about Archicad 23
Archicad 22	2018	macOS 10.13 macOS 10.12 Windows 10	Architectural Design (Curtain Wall Renewal, Further Enhancements of Stair Tool and Railing Tool, Custom Geometry Modifiers in Profiles), Visualization (New CineRender Engine), Productivity (Expression Defined Property Values, Updated Attribute Manager and Model View Options Dialogs, Trackpad and Magic Mouse Support), Performance (Smooth Pan and 2D Navigation for Vectorial Model Views), Interoperability (Export of Component Quantities and Properties to IFC), Library Enhancements, Archicad– Grasshopper LIVE Connection (Updated Curtain Wall Node – New Custom Pattern Functionality) More info about Archicad 22
Archicad 21	2017	macOS X 10.12 Mac OS X 10.11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1	Intuitiveness (Stair Tool, Railing Tool, Curtain Wall Editing Mode renewal) Productivity; Collaboration; Information Management (Classification Management) Visualization (Introduction of 3D Styles) Interoperability (Hotlink IFC, Collision Detection, Managing Classifications in IFC Import/Export, Full Control of IFC Preferences, Publishing IFC, BIMx Export Improvements) More info about Archicad 21
Archicad 20	2016	Mac OS X 10.10 Mac OS X 10.11 Windows 8.1 Windows 10	Intuitiveness (Refreshed UserInterface, Graphical Favorites, Improved Tab-Based Navigation, Improved Library Management) Information Management (User-Defined Elements properties, Graphic Overrides for Design Communication) Visualization (CineRender Engine Upgrade: R16, NURBS Definition in GDL, Two-Point Perspective) Interoperability (IFC Improvements, DWG Improvement, 3DM Import-Export)
Archicad 19	2015	Mac OS X 10.9 Mac OS X 10.10 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1	Performance Improvements (Optimized OpenGL Engine, Improved Background Processing), Point Cloud support, Interactive Surface Painter, New Guide Line System, Label Tool Enhancement, PDF Improvements, IFC Import Improvements, User Interface improvements, Library Improvements (Simplified Door/Window UI)
Archicad 18	2014	Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Mac OS X 10.9 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1	New Integrated CineRender Engine, Revision Management Improvements, BCF Compatibility for Expanded IFC‐Based Collaboration, Labeling IFC Data, Improved Revit 2015 Connection, DWG Developments, IFC Quality Improvements, Labeling IFC, BIMcloud Integration, Improved PDF-based data exchange, Library Improvements, Reservation and Feedback Changes in Teamwork, New Objects, New Lamps and Light Sources, Enhanced Mark-Up Features, Interior Elevation Improvements
Archicad 17	2013	Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8	Model-Based Junctions, Building Material, 3D Cutting Plane, Link Element Height to Stories, Core-Based Reference Line, Curved Beam, Floor Plan-Based 3D Document, PDF/A Support, Export to STL Format, Integrated Connections with Google Earth and SketchUp, IFC Improvements, EnergyEvaluation Improvements, Performance Improvements
Archicad 16	2012	Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8	Morph Tool, Transform Existing Elements, Graphical Editing, Integrated Energy Evaluation; Quick Energy Evaluation Report, Easier Library Part Access, BIM Components Portal; Easy-to-Use Rotate Command, Expanded Project Info Dialog, Expanded Teamwork Backup Options; Assign Thermal Properties to Archicad Fills; Faster Hotlink Updates; Improved IFC Collaboration; Smarter DXF/DWG Data Exchange
Archicad 15	2011	Mac OS X 10.6 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8	Shell tool; Complex Roofs; Skylights; Enhanced Model Connections; 3D editing plane; 3D Guide Lines; Renovation; IFC properties as Archicad parameters; Easy Library Migration; Fast AutoSave; 64-bit Mac version, Customer Experience Improvement Program
Archicad 14	2010	Mac OS X 10.5 10.6 (Intel only) Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7	Open Design Collaboration, Teamwork Travel Pack, shadows in OpenGL, Dimension prefix and suffix, new offset functionality, site-survey data import, expanded Find and Select criteria, unlimited skins for composites, new interaction in schedules and indexes, streamlined export of schedules to Excel, streamlined library migration and more details on conflicting or missing parts, 64-bit BIM Server for MacOS (Archicad is still 32-bit on OS X, but is available in both 32 and 64 bit on Windows)
Archicad 13	2009	Mac OS X 10.5 10.6 (Intel only) Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7	New TeamWork concept with BIM Server, annotated schedules, oriented view, embedded objects and libraries, certain library part parameters now in Model View Options, slanted slab edge, roof/slab edge material control, soft insulation, ruler, "fit in window" view setting, improved criteria (filters) for Find & Select and schedules, control of section/elevation boundary (cut) lines, improved DWG exchange, license borrowing (network license)
Archicad 12	2008	Mac OS X 10.4 10.5 (PPC and Intel) Windows XP Windows Vista	CurtainWall tool, 3D Document, Partial structure display, improved Hotlink management, Multithreading/multicore support, bi-directional drawing markers, nudge/align/distribute elements, reveal options for doors/windows, fill enhancements including image fills, Publish to PMK, multipage schedule layouts
Archicad 11	2007	Mac OS X 10.4 (PPC and Intel) Windows XP Windows Vista	Virtual Trace, Worksheets, Section/Elevation Tools Separated, Interior Elevation Tool, Linework Normalization, Pen Sets in Views, PDF Export, Quantities of Individual Element Components, XREF Layer Separation, Uncut Line Types, New Curved Wall Types, Link Construction Elements to Stories, Multistory Hotlinked Modules, Single Undo Queue, Long File Names Allowed
Archicad 10/ IntelMac	2006	Mac OS X (Intel)	First version for Intel based Mac
Archicad 10	2006	Mac OS X (PPC) Windows XP	Integrated layouting including Drawing Tool, Project Organizer, Slanted/Profiled elements, Profile Editor, flexible placement of wall openings, floor plan cut plane, pre-selection, tracker, guidelines, placeable PDF, enhanced schedules and new project indexes, named PenSets , AutoText, on-screen vs model view options, distorted and gradient fills, new menu structure, customizable Work Environment, element snap, numeric input via Tracker, new 3D Orbit and Explore modes, view selected elements in 3D, shaded sections/elevations, story levels in sections/elevations, LCF for libraries, creating custom components (e.g., door panels)
Archicad 9	2004	Mac OS X Windows 2000 Windows XP	Docking Palettes, Library Part Search, Quick Selection, Improved Pet Palettes, Parameter Transfer, Independent Detail, Intelligent AutoSave, Advanced Fill/Line Categories, Line Weight, Text Rotation, Section Transparency, XREF Dialog, Rich Text, LightWorks rendering engine, Work Environment Customization
Archicad 8.1	2003	Mac OS X Windows 2000 Windows XP	Enhanced Composite Structures, Wall End Tool, Automatic Clean Intersections at Walls, Keyboard Shortcut Customization, Header/Footer Option for Print, Print Marquee, Arrangement of Print Area, Hyperlinks in PDF (Win), Window Background Plan, Support QuickTime Image Format
Archicad 8	2002	Mac OS 9/OS X Windows NT4 Windows 2000 Windows XP	OpenGL, Solid Element Operations, Navigator, Layout Book, Editable Library Hotspots
Archicad 7.0	2001	Mac OS 8/9/OS X Windows 98 Windows NT4 Windows 2000 Windows XP	Publisher, Reviewer, Mark-Up, Library Manager, Library Browsing Controls, Library Status Report, Skylights, Structural Grid, Wall Wizard, Favorites Palette, Quick Views in 3D, Construction Simulation, Element ID MAnager, Freehand Spline Tool, Zone Stamp Rotation, Plot Setup, Section Line Display
Archicad 6.5	1999	Apple Macintosh Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 2000	Beam Tool, Round Columns, Roof Generation and Trimming in 3D, Gravity and Hole Adjustment for Meshes, Editing in 3D, 3D Zones, Vectorial Hatches and Sun Shadow in Sections/Elevations, Extended Find&Select Options, Ghost Story, Additional Special Snap Points, Trimming at Intersections, Figure Tool, Circular Arcs in Dimensioning, Custom Label Type, Hotlinked Modules, More DXF/DWG Conversion Options
Archicad 6.0	1998	Apple Macintosh Windows 95 Windows NT	New Wall Types, Mesh Tool, Composites for Roofs, Trimming Elements to Roof, Editing in 3D, New Relative Construction Methods, New Snap Points, Magic Wand, Ellipse Generation, Explode, Boolean, Creating Patches, Symbol Hatch, Resize, Updating Zones, Rotated Grid System, Elevation and Gravity Control
Archicad 5.1	1997	Apple Macintosh Windows 95 Windows NT	Teamwork
Archicad 5.0	1996	Apple Macintosh Windows 95 Windows NT	Zone Tool, Column Tool, New Wall and Roof Construction Methods, Editable Sections, 3D Textures, Splines, Intelligent Cursor, QuickTime VR, New Software Development Kit
Archicad 4.55	1995	Apple Macintosh Windows 3.1 Windows 95	First version to appear on both platforms
Archicad 4.5	1994	Apple Macintosh	Smarter Text Editing, Extended Arc/Circle, Line, Window/Door, Label Tool, Merge Projects, Camera Tool, Custom Axonometries, Lamp Tool, Import Pictures, Handling of Alpha Channel, Sections/Elevations generated from Floor Plan, PlotMaker improvements, Mesh
Archicad 4.16	1993	Windows 3.1	First Windows version
Archicad 4.1	1992	Apple Macintosh
Archicad 4.0	1991	Apple Macintosh	Rendering
Archicad 3.4	1990	Apple Macintosh
Archicad 3.3	1989	Apple Macintosh
Archicad 3.1	1988	Apple Macintosh
Archicad 3.0	1987	Apple Macintosh	Colors
Archicad 2.0	1986	Apple Macintosh	Integrated 2D and 3D module
Radar CH	1984	Apple Lisa	Separate 2D and 3D module

[Robert Horvath]

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.