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Two PC's Same File Different Colors

HI I'm having a strange problem with a .pln file. I'm working in a project and I'm using some colors edited by me. When I open this file in a different computer the colors are different. Can somebody help me on this? I don´t know if there's something...

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RAM Problems

hi all Im having a problem on an AC18 teamwork project which is driving me up the wall. With the project open, my available RAM is about 5GB. When I start updating / publishing my drawings, this drop down to 3Gigs which is understandable, the problem...

Cannot install BIM Server Manager

Hi. I'm running AC17 #6004 on my PC and cannot install the BIM Server Manager from the install disc. I've tried to uninstall all Java software and reinstall the Java software from the disc as recommended by the "ArchiCAD 17 Install and Startup Troubl...

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3D geometry visible in 2D window?

Hello: I have a file where a previously saved 3D document is suddenly showing up in the 2D plan window. This 3D geometry is fully editable while in the 2D window. Attached is a screen capture. Any ideas?

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Macbook Pro Retina graphics issue

I just replaced a stolen laptop with a new one with nearly identical spec, a 15 macbook pro retina 2.2 ghz with intel Iris Pro graphics. The real time open GL navigation is much more choppy than on the previous machine. almost unusable. Are there any...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Default work environment?

Hi all, I have my work environment preferences saved and set as the default in Archicad 15, 16, and 18 (I'm on a Mac, fully up-to-date software). When I open the Work Environment Profiles dialog, my preferred stored profile has the black circle with ...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Elements are dragged on Mac

Hi! I've been having this problem on Mac (Yosemite) but not on PC starting from AC18 (I have the latest update) I draw a wall or put in a window or any element for that matter - if i want to select it to edit it freezes for a second and then this ele...

nusha by Newcomer
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