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...

MAC PRO 2013 + ArchiCAD

Has ArchiCAD been tested on developer version of new Mac Pro 2013 black cylinder? Results with Mac OS X Mavericks?

Window 7

I have ArchiCAD 9. Can I install it on Windows 7 computer, what kind of requirements have to be fulfilled so it works properly. Do I need 32 bit system, any other problems I should anticipate, patches required, key recognition etc.

ArchiCAD 17 network issues

Hello, I am having problems opening projects with ArchiCAD 17 that are located on a local area network.With ArchiCAD 15 I just right-click on a project that is located on a shared folder from another computer and click open with ArchiCAD 15.But,with ...

Recommendations for Learning Archicad?

I recently downloaded the trial version and am trying to find my way around. In going through the downloadable tutorials, I've either come across a number of errors, or I'm just too dense to follow along. A specific example is on pages 19-21 of the v...

Archicad 17 door/window settings don't work

I have a problem with door/window settings in Archicad 17. I cant change settings and cant see them in settings, and even then i change them in parameters they don't change...help, help, help....it happened then i downloaded 3 days ago new updates fo...

Which featues of graphic cards are important?

Hello. I'm currently looking for a laptop for myself, and I'm wondering which features of graphic cards are most important for ArchiCAD, 3DMax and Photoshop? I've read on the ArchiCAD Wiki that generally good gaming cards may be not so good for Archi...

Archicad 15 pln file Crashes on Loading module: Attributes

I was working on my architectural working drawing details. While i was saving the project (saving was not completed) electricity has gone i turned on my pc after electricity come and tried to open my .pln file it crashes and wants to send bug report,...

Function keys not working

I've loaded AC17 on my office desktop computer and also on my laptop. Both are late model Dells with lots of RAM and power. The default function key shortcuts don't work on my desktop but are fine on the laptop. Why? I can re-create the shortcuts on ...

licensed version installed, still telling me "demo version"

i just installed a paid-for version of Archicad 16 i purchased about 7 months ago, but am being told my "demo version" has expired when i try to open the new installation. i had the demo version installed previously. i installed Archicad 16 according...

CPU or GPU for rendering?

hello, i'm in the search for new notebook up to price 700 eur, and i have a dilemma which one to buy. so, I have few questions: 1st: is it more important to have more cpu cores or better gpu for faster rendering in archicad, artlantis, lumion etc. 2n...

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