Does ArchiCAD utilize 64 bit hardware?

[Anonymous]

Is the search button broken on these forums?

I searched 64 and it didn't pull up anything. So, if this has been asked before I apologize.

Does ArchiCAD utilize 64 bit hardware? Or, does it run in emulation mode? Using Windows XP Pro 64.

If so, what version?

If not, does it plan to?

Thanks,

Monty

[aahatimo]

monty,
there is a archi wiki entry that may help you out.
http://archicadwiki.com/Windows_XP_64-bit_edition

[Anonymous]

So. . .In other words. ArchiCAD doesn't make use of the 64-bit hardware. The only gain you get from jumping up to windoze xp 64-bit is that you can break through the 2 gig application barrier.

So. . .does your machine have more than 2 gigs of ram? If so, then you might gain a benefit from running on a 64-bit version of windoze. On a personal preference note, I used windoze xp 64-bit for a period of 2 months. The interface is great, but Micro$oft did quite a few things wrong with it. . .windows 64 seems like a Frankenstein to me. Haphazardly slapped together, and without much thought put into it. I'd suggest that you wait for Vista to release if your itching for a 64-bit operating system. My main concern with 64-bit XP is the lack of driver support, etc. etc. Before you think about upgrading, make sure that EVERYTHING that you use on your PC is XP compatible. With the way that prices are on PC hardware right now, though, you could spend the money that it costs for a xp-64 license and upgrade your processor and motherboard quite a bit.

[Anonymous]

What about version 10? Since it's officially supported does it run faster? Or, do you just get the memory benefit like in version 9? That link says it's officially supported but doesn't say if it runs faster or not.

Monty

[TomWaltz]

msingleton1977 wrote:
What about version 10? Since it's officially supported does it run faster? Or, do you just get the memory benefit like in version 9? That link says it's officially supported but doesn't say if it runs faster or not.

Monty

With most software companies, "Offically Supported" just means that if you call Tech Support with a problem and tell them that you are using a 64-bit machine, they will at least try to help you.

If something is "not supported", they will tell you that whatever the problem is, it's not their problem.

[Anonymous]

Tom, you give support companies too much credit. . .
In my experiences, 'officially supported' means that if you call said company, they will help you in the most efficient way to point the finger elsewhere; whereas 'not supported' means that they will try and charge you a large sum of money to point the finger elsewhere.

[TomWaltz]

chad.lawson wrote:
Tom, you give support companies too much credit. . .
In my experiences, 'officially supported' means that if you call said company, they will help you in the most efficient way to point the finger elsewhere; whereas 'not supported' means that they will try and charge you a large sum of money to point the finger elsewhere.

I was explaining it from the manufacturer's point of view....

[Anonymous]

Heh heh! I'm sorry. . .there are just times that I can't help myself from badmouthing tech support. Having worked in that arena for 5 years, the only thing I have left to show for it, is a VERY dry sense of humor.