ArchiCAD 28 Goodies Library Loaded but Empty in Design Extras Wizard

[Heftor]

Hello everyone,

I’m encountering an issue with ArchiCAD 28’s Goodies Library and would appreciate any advice from those who might have experienced the same problem.

The Issue:

• I’ve downloaded and installed the Goodies package for ArchiCAD 28.

• The library appears in Library Manager and is checked/enabled.

• However, when I open the Design Extras Wizard (specifically for Room & Room Accessories), the accessory selection menu is empty.

What I’ve Tried So Far:

1. Verified the Goodies library is correctly placed in ...\ARCHICAD 28\Accessories Library.

2. Confirmed it’s loaded in Library Manager (and tried rearranging its priority).

Questions:

• Has anyone else faced this problem?

• Are there additional steps I might be missing?

Could it be related to a specific ArchiCAD setting?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Operating system used: Windows 28.1.1

[BrunoH]

Hi Heftor,

I think you experiment another problem opening a file from an older Archicad version caused by the new libpack object library model.

In your image i see that your project loaded the Archicad28 lcf library that is in fact the Archicad 27 one so you can't use libpack libraries.

So, remove that libpack library and replace it with the Archicad 27 accessories lcf library.

[Heftor]

Hi BrunoH,

Thanks for your continued help. I understand your point about the library conflict, but I’m unsure how to proceed because:

1. I only have ArchiCAD 28 installed – So, I don’t have access to the Archicad 27 library to replace the problematic files, I have downloaded the Goodies for the 27 version but I could not install them because I do not have the Archicad 27

2. Unclear which libraries are "LibPack" – In my Library Manager, I see these loaded libraries (attached screenshot). Could you clarify which ones I should remove?

   

What I’ve tried so far:

• Reinstalled the ArchiCAD 28 Goodies and ensured the Library 28 folder is loaded.

• Tested in a new blank project with default AC28 templates, but Room Accessories remain missing.

Questions:

• Is there an alternative AC28-compatible library I can use instead of the AC27 one?

I’d greatly appreciate any guidance on how to proceed without access to AC27 files. Thank you!

Best regards, Hector

[Barry Kelly]

You seem to be loading BIM libraries, so the process may be a little different.

I haven't got my head around that yet as i don't use BIMcloud.

These are the libraries installed with 28 and the 28 goodies.

With the library packs, you can not load the folder they are in.

You must load each individual library pack.

I am not sure how this translates to BIM libraries.

Don't load both the 27 monolith libraries and the 28 global libraries, as that will just get confusing.

Barry.

[max_min]

The Archicad 28 Accessories Library is in the new library pack format introduced in AC28. (As Barry mentioned above, you need to load the “Accessories Library.libpack” file, not the folder, which is how you currently have it loaded. This is how library packs are meant to be loaded, as opposed to the traditional library system where you should load the folder containing all the .lcf or .gsm files.

That said, if “BIBLIOTHEKEN 28” refers to Archicad’s out-of-the-box library  (“Archicad Library 28” in English)  then this is a traditional Monolith Library (and it's actually an exact clone of the Archicad 27 library, the only difference is the top folder name changed but the contents are exactly the same as Archicad 27 library). The monolithic and library pack systems are not compatible, so you may run into issues trying to use the 28 Accessories Library (library pack system) alongside the Archicad 28 Library (monolith system).

If you plan to stick with the traditional Monolith Library system, I recommend downloading Archicad 27 and installing the Archicad 27 Accessories Add-on. This will let you save a copy of the Archicad 27 Accessories Library and store it in a safe location. (At which point you could uninstall Archicad 27 alltogether as you already have a copy of the library). From there, you can load it into your BIMcloud libraries and link it to the project shown in your screenshots. 

(Note that when using the Archicad 27 Accessories Library, you’ll load the actual folder, not the content inside the folder like you would have to do with the new library pack system)

Based on the name of your library name I'll assume you need the German installers, so here they are, if you need a different language version, just ensure yo find the appropriate language you need:

• https://graphisoft.com/resources-and-support/downloads?section=product&localization=GER&product=arch...
• https://graphisoft.com/de/downloads/goodies/ac27-2
  
  

[Heftor]

Hi @max_min and @Barry Kelly,

Thank you for the advices. To clarify my core need: I'm trying to use the Interior Design Wizard (Room & Room Accessories) to assign floor finishes during room creation - avoiding the need to manually redraw floors twice (once for structure, again for finish).

In other BIM tools like Allplan, this is standard workflow:

1. Define a room.

2. Assign floor/wall finishes during creation.

3. Automatically generates finish elements with correct boundaries.

My Specific Questions:

1. Is this workflow possible in ArchiCAD 28 using:

   • The new .libpack system?

   • Or only via monolithic libraries?

2. If using monolithic libraries (AC27 method):

• Will the Interior Wizard remain functional in future AC versions?

• Are there migration tools for these assets?

1. For temporary workflow:

• Can I manually create finish elements that update with room modifications?

I appreciate your patience and advices as I adapt to ArchiCAD's system - this floor assignment workflow is important for our company.

Best regards,
Hector

 

[Barry Kelly · Accepted solution]

The accessory add-ons work fine in 28.

The thing is that there is no migration for 27 object to 28.

So if you have created a file in 27, using the 27 library add-ons, the objects will not appear if you open that file in 28 unless you have the 27 library loaded.

Now the add-ons themselves, will only work with the version they are built for.

But I can see no reason why they can't use objects from an older library - nothing has changed in these add-ons for many years.

In fact I just tried the roof accessory in version 28 with an accessory object I created in version 22 and it worked just fine.

So, in 28, you will need to have the accessories (goodies) installed for 28.

Then so long as you have the 27 library loaded, the accessory should work for you older version files.

Any old file you open will still have the accessories, so long as you have the old library loaded.

If you want to use the accessory objects from the 28 library pack, then you will load that accessory library pack.

Remember, the old version objects will not migrate, so you will have to delete them and replace them if you are opening an old file.

As mentioned before, you really don't want to load the old libraries and the new global library packs at the same time.

If you are opening an old version file, then just keep using the old version library - forget the 28 global library packs.

If you are starting a new file in 28 using the 28 global libraries, then go with that and forget the older version libraries.

Barry.

[Heftor]

Hi @Barry Kelly  and everyone else,

I’m happy to confirm that the Interior Design Wizard now works perfectly after following your advices!

For others who might encounter this issue, here’s what resolved it:

For AC28 Projects:

• Exclusively used .libpack libraries (no monolithic libraries loaded).

• Loaded:

  • Accessories Library.libpack

  • Archicad Library Packages

• Result: The Room & Room Accessories Wizard now correctly populates and assigns floor finishes during room creation.

Thanks Barry for explaining the version compatibility nuances.

To future readers: If your Wizard appears empty, double-check:

• Library Manager for accidental monolithic library loads.

• That you’re loading individual .libpack files (not folders).

Regards,
Hector