Installation & update

Mac Users: Do not upgrade to macOS 14.0 Sonoma before reading this...

macOS 14.0 Sonoma was released today (September 26, 2023). Every year, a bunch of folks immediately upgrade and then start posting here about things that don't work. Don't be one of those people Instead, first read Norbert Kucsma's official Graphisof...

Resolved! Archicad crashes on macOS 12.3 when closing a tab with the Tab Bar

UPDATED: the fix for this issue is part of Archicad 25 Update 5010 and a special hotfix Archicad 24 Update 7009, which was released for Archicad 24 and Archicad 24 Solo. Dear All, We have been notified about a new issue with Archicad on the latest up...

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...

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?

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...

Opening ArchiCAD file => repeating user name / password pop-up window

In the office we have the ArchiCAD projects on a server (QNAP NAS server), let’s call it here ”projServer”. Workers have iMac’s. With the projects that are modified by several workers, we have a problem: every time one opens the project, a Finder(* w...

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 ...

ArchiCAD 18 Updater for Mac Silent Install Parameter "-silent" not w

Just noticed that the documented silent parameter for ArchiCAD 18 Updater on Mac is not working as documented on: http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/technotes/setup/archicad-installation/archicad-silent-install-methods/ Where the -silent parameter shou...

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...

F5 keybord (global) shortcut doesnt work! Need help

Hi, i need help I have just opend a file wich yesterday was still working proparly. Today i have an issue with F5 global keybord shortcut. When I press F5 to check my progress in 3D window, there comes a pop up window OPEN FILE....i dont wont to open...

Language problems

Hello! I have a problem with the use of Latvian AC18. Regional settings Win 8.1 is in order. With text writing in worksheets are also good. Where could be the problem?

Enterprise updates deployment

Would like to know whether anyone has implemented ArchiCAD updates on a Windows Environment "WS2012". I looked at http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/archicad/updates/DeployedInstallation.html but not sure whether this is the best solution, as IT wou...

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