how to change from imperial to metric

[Anonymous]

ok, i can change it in preferences i know, but i have to do that every single time i open archicad! can this be changed? thx

[Erich]

Change it once, then save that file as a template file. Place the new template in a logical location (Graphisoft's standard install creates a Template folder). Then when you open ArchiCAD and start a new project, select the "Use a Template" and then browse to the template previously created (the next time this will already be selected) and you will have a new file with your units set up as you like them.

I also strongly suggest you make use of templates to make other settings that you find yourself using over and over such as views in the view map, pen sets, default tool settings, etc.

I hope this helps.