Global Library

[Magdolna Marosvari]

Dear Technology Preview Community,

We are pleased to let you know that the Archicad Library went through a technology change that has the following benefits:

Content expansion

Until now, each Archicad language version (INT, USA, GER, JPN, etc.) had its own library collection. With the Global Library, all library content will be available in all Archicad language versions.

Cross-border collaboration

Regardless of which Archicad language version is used, the template will define the default language and standards (default sizes, attributes, surfaces, pens) of the library parts you are about to place.

Easier plan migration at future version updates

Until now, each Archicad version (…25, 26, 27) had its own library. To use the new Archicad version, users had to migrate the library objects of their existing projects to the new Archicad library.

The Global Library is compatible with all upcoming Archicad versions. Plus, when new library content is released, users can simply add any new Library Package to an existing project without having to go through a migration."

Faster delivery

The lighter delivery infrastructure allows Graphisoft to deliver library content faster and in greater quantities than before.

It is important to know that THE USAGE OF THE GLOABL LIBRARY IS OPTIONAL.

We recommend you to start using the Global Library when you completed your ongoing projects and you are about to start a new one, because the current Monolith Library and the new Global Library does not work together in the same project. Until then you can still update to Archicad 28 and keep using the current Monolith Library.

Archicad 28 comes with the Global Library by default, if you prefer keep using the current Monolith Library you just have to unload it and load your current Archicad version's library and template.

You can choose at each project start which library type you prefer to use, the Monolith or the Global one. 

Further fine tuning of the Global Library is on the way in upcoming Archicad 28 updates, but we are hoping that many of you will already be able to benefit from it in its current state.

For more detail, please read the release note attached below.

We are looking forward to your much valued feedback.

Thank you,

Magdolna

[SeaGeoff]

Hello @Magdolna Marosvari. Thank you for all your helpful posts. If you don't mind can you please visit this topic and help explain the intricacies of modifying the defaults and other template related questions that have yet to be answered. Thanks.

[mbeckmann]

I'm planning to migrate AC27 projects into 28 and keep the 27 library. Future new projects will use the libpacks when they are complete.
BUT, I'm getting a duplicate object -- "Tolerance 27.gsm" in the Archicad Library 27 and "Tolerance.gsm" in 28's Add-On "DXF-DWG In-Out.bundle". Please note I do not have ANY 28 libraries loaded, this object appears to be inside an Add-On.

Duplicates make me a little crazy, I'm sure everyone can relate!  I'm curious if there is an explanation.  

 

[Eduardo Rolon]

Had the same issue. The one in AC28's should not be inside that bundle. Can't remember what I did to fix it. Either I loaded the 27 Library from AC27 or I loaded the one from AC28.

[Robert Horvath]

What is your advice if we want to continue a 27 project in 28 and want to take advantage of the new features of MEP modeller?
Is it a good solution to keep the monolith library of 27 and add the MEP libpack of 28 for MEP functions?

[Magdolna Marosvari]

Hi @Robert Horvath ,

Yes, the solution you wrote is good, you will be able to accomplish it starting with Archicad 28 Tech Preview Update version. Because the MEP library package in that version migrates the MEP Library from 27.

Bests,

Magdolna

[bimdo]

Really cool! Does the language still depend or can we switch the language of the library from french to english during a project?

[NigelMX]

Is this windows only or will it work on macOS

[PhilA42]

Archicad has installers for macOS (ARM64 and Intel) and Windows.

Its one of the key reasons we use it rather than anything Autodesk produces.