macOS 12 Monterey

[Norbert Kucsma]

Apple released the macOS 12 Monterey on 25^th October 2021.

Archicad 25 is compatible from the 2^nd Update (40xx build) and Archicad 24 is compatible from the 5^th Update (70xx build).

Please note that Archicad 23 and earlier versions are not compatible with the next-generation operating system.

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Before moving to Monterey

Upgrade checklist

• Study macOS Monterey articles for any known issues, difficulties
• Back up all of your data, including Archicad / BIMcloud specific data before upgrading the operating system. 
• Upload all Software keys to the License Pool
• Return all borrowed licenses before upgrading the OS
• Allow yourself enough time for the upgrade, do not upgrade the OS close to a deadline
• Install/update macOS Monterey.
• Install Archicad.
• Install all updates for the new operating system
• Install all updates for Graphisoft products
• Install the macOS Monterey compatible protection key driver
• Test Archicad and the BIMcloud

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Archicad Compatibility

Archicad 26

• Archicad 26 FULL (30xx build) or newer: is fully supported.

• Archicad 26 SOLO (30xx build) or newer: is fully supported.

Archicad 25

• Archicad 25 FULL Update 2 (40xx build) or newer: is fully supported.

• Archicad 25 SOLO Update 2 (40xx build) or newer: is fully supported. 

Archicad 24

• Archicad 24 FULL Update 5 (70xx build): is fully supported.

• Archicad 24 SOLO Update 5 (70xx build): is fully supported. 

Archicad 23 & Earlier

• Archicad 23 FULL & Earlier: will not receive compatibility updates.
• Archicad 23 SOLO & Earlier: will not receive compatibility updates.

Archicad STAR(T) Edition

• Archicad SE 2022: is fully supported.

• Archicad SE 2021: Not compatible, can be used with the limitation of this defect.

• Archicad SE 2020 and older: will not receive compatibility updates.

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BIMcloud

BIMcloud is fully supported on macOS 12 Monterey.  Make sure your computer meets the system requirements, please visit: BIMcloud Downloads – Graphisoft

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BIMx Desktop Viewer

We support the latest update of BIMx Desktop Viewer, which is version 2021.3441, and available from here: BIMx Desktop Viewer - Graphisoft

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Known issues

Archicad crashes when the application is closed - fixed

Affected version(s): All Archicad version(s) | Severity: Fixed in an update | ID: DEF-5482

Issue

Archicad crashes when closing the application due to a macOS 12 Monterey compatibility issue. This problem does not affect the migrated or new projects, these files can be saved and used without further issues.

Solution

This bug is already fixed in:

• Archicad 25 Update 2 (40xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo Update 2 (40xx build)

• Archicad 24 Update 5 (70xx build) and Archicad 24 Solo Update 5 (70xx build)

Archicad crashes during the installation - fixed

Affected version(s): All Archicad version(s) | Severity: Fixed in an update | ID: DEF-6395

Issue

The Archicad Bug Reporter appears during the installation process. This bug does not affect the usability of Archicad after the installation. 

Solution

The issue does not happen after installing:

• Archicad 25 Update 2 (40xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo Update 2 (40xx build)

• Archicad 24 Update 5 (70xx build) and Archicad 24 Solo Update 5 (70xx build)

Hard to distinguish buttons in activated state - fixed

Affected version(s): All Archicad version(s) | Severity: fixed in an update | ID: DEF-5515

Issue

Highlights are in the same color as defined under system preferences/general/highlight color instead of grey.

Solution

This bug is already fixed in:

• Archicad 25 Update 3 (50xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo Update 3 (50xx build)
• Archicad 26 (30xx build) and Archicad 26 Solo (30xx build)

Missing icons from menu in Archicad 24 - fixed

Affected version(s):  Archicad 24 and earlier version(s) | Severity: Fixed in an update

Issue

There are no icons in the menu items of the Main menu and of the Context menu on macOS 12.

Solution

This bug is already fixed in:

• Archicad 24 Update 4 (60xx build) and Archicad 24 Solo Update 4 (60xx build)
• Archicad 25 (30xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo (30xx build)

Open and Save Dialog can not be resized - fixed

Affected version(s): All Archicad version(s) | Severity: fixed in an update | ID: DEF-5516

Issue

The size of the Open and Save dialog can not be reduced properly.

Workaround

• The Open dialog resize issue is solved by modifying the dialog size of the Publishing Properties after opening a project.  Its browse for path tab can be resized and this directly affects the size of the Open dialog.
• For the Save As dialog use the Print -> Save as PDF option. The appearing window is editable, which will decrease the size of the Save as dialog as well. These workarounds are applicable to Archicad 24 and Archicad 25.

Solution

This bug is fixed in:

• Archicad 24 Update 5 (70xx build) and Archicad 24 Solo Update 5 (70xx build)
• Archicad 25 Update 3 (50xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo Update 3 (50xx build)
• Archicad 26  and Archicad 26 Solo

Archicad crashes when closing a tab on the Tab Bar - fixed

Affected version(s): All Archicad version(s) | Severity: fixed in an update | ID: DEF-8186

Issue

Archicad crashes if users close a tab using the X icon, or hover the mouse over this icon.

Workaround

• Hide the Tab Bar by opening Windows menu > Hide Tab Bar, then navigate using the Navigator or Organizer.
• Without hiding the Tab Bar, we can cycle between the tabs using Ctrl + Tab hotkey (or via the Windows menu). To close the current tab, use Cmd + W hotkey. To close all other tabs, open the Windows menu and select Close All Other Tabs and Windows.

Solution

This bug is fixed in:

• Archicad 24 Update 5 (70xx build) and Archicad 24 Solo Update 5 (70xx build)
• Archicad 25 Update 3 (50xx build) and Archicad 25 Solo Update 3 (50xx build)
• Archicad 26  and Archicad 26 Solo

 For more information please read this article.