macOS 15 Sequoia

[Oleksandra Vakariuk]

Apple released the public beta version of macOS 15 Sequoia on July 15, 2024. We are thoroughly testing it to ensure compatibility with our products. Based on our current tests, Archicad operates with the issues listed below.

We are not aware of any critical issues. However, please hold off on upgrading your Mac for now.

We will update this article with the latest news while testing macOS 15 Sequoia.

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Known issues

Archicad

Chevron icons are missing

Affected version(s): all Archicad versions | ID: DEF-20025

Issue
Chevrons are missing in the Archicad interface.

Workaround
No workaround.

Solution
This issue will be fixed in Archicad 27.3.0 and Archicad 28 Technology Preview Update.

Black squares in the font list

Affected version(s): all Archicad versions | ID: DEF-20406

Issue
When you open the font list, black squares are next to the font names.

Workaround
No workaround.

Solution
This issue will be fixed in Archicad 27.3.0 and Archicad 28 Technology Preview Update.

Double-clicking on an Archicad window title bar may not resize the workspace to fill

Affected version(s): all Archicad versions | ID: DEF-20325

Issue
If the relevant option is chosen in System Settings > Desktop & Dock, the Archicad workspace may not resize to fill after double-clicking on the window title bar. The rest of the window may stay grey.

Workaround
Use the default Zoom option or update the Work Environment in any way (choose any Work Environment profile or resize any palettes, toolbars, etc.).

Solution
This issue will be fixed in Archicad 27.3.0 and Archicad 28 Technology Preview Update.

Archicad workspace may not resize when using window tiling

Affected version(s): all Archicad versions | ID: DEF-20333

Issue
Depending on whether the Archicad window was smaller or larger before docking, a part of its window may become grey and unresponsive when docked or dragged after docking.

Workaround
Update the Work Environment in any way (choose any Work Environment profile or resize any palettes, toolbars, etc.).

Solution
This issue will be fixed in Archicad 27.3.0 and Archicad 28 Technology Preview Update.

BIMcloud

While we are still in the active phase of testing BIMcloud, we are not aware of any issues so far.

BIMx

We are not aware of any issues in BIMx Desktop 2024.5910 or newer.

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Before upgrading to Sequoia

Should you decide to upgrade, please follow the upgrade checklist below.

Upgrade checklist

• Study macOS Sequoia articles for any known issues and difficulties
• Back up all of your data, including Archicad- and 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 macOS Sequoia
• Install Archicad
• Install all updates for the new operating system
• Install all updates for Graphisoft products
• Install the macOS Sequoia compatible protection key driver
• Test Archicad and BIMcloud

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Archicad compatibility by different versions

We are currently testing the compatibility of Archicad versions.