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2022-07-15 07:22 PM - edited 2022-07-15 08:05 PM
As I posted it to another thread, here are my proposals to restore the Graphisoft's brand image:
"Based on the frustrations caused by the release of Archicad 26, if I were Graphisoft, I would complete this version 26, which marks its 40th anniversary. We can't celebrate a 40th anniversary that way.
To do that, I would add the EcoDesigner Star in the package for free for all subscribers before the end of the year. I would also add the missing elements of the structural features in version 26 including the steel ones presented during the previous events or webinars as well. The development of the software is very late and I don't know the root cause of this big delay.
As a result, such a strategy would allow Graphisoft to alleviate the pain caused by the release of Archicad 26 this month.
For Archicad 27, Graphisoft could release other featuring proposals including the development of the Morph tool. We have to be able to convert different part of the morph in our design or drawings into appropriate BIM elements since Archicad is a BIM software program. For example, if I used the morph tool to design or draw the roof of my architectural project during the schematic design phase, I should be able to convert this morph part of the design into a real BIM roof in Archicad. This could help to use the morph tool to sketch during the schematic design phase and then develop it during the design process. "
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2022-07-18 12:52 PM
And that is for starters ...... and I believe others have other ideas
2022-07-18 12:55 PM
@Martin Jules I do recall someone trying to resurrect EcoDesigner a few years ago in a forum thread. That line seems to have gone cold. So when do you think their proposal might come to fruition or do you think they may have disappeared into the Wishlist black hole. There is no point providing broken software to the market, it helps no one and merely drags down the reputation of the supplier which is probably the last thing AC needs just now.
2022-07-18 01:00 PM
@DGSketcher Some features regarding sustainable design in Archicad could also help if possible. That's why I supported Ecodesigner Star which seems to work in some jurisdictions around the globe.
2022-07-18 01:17 PM - edited 2022-07-18 01:24 PM
So am I, I had taken some steps like you to find a solution. I even contacted Graphisoft in England. It was unsuccessful. I contacted the PassivHauss company in Germany to ask why they don't have a plug-in that works with Archicad just as it works for Sketchup. The manager had told me that it would cost the company too much if it developed a plug-in for Archicad.
Then, I wondered why Nemetschek, which is a German company, did not establish a partnership with PassiHauss company in Germany for the benefit of its brands' users. Maybe that could work!
2022-07-18 01:28 PM
Actually, I am using Form-It from Autodesk for my architectural sustainable strategies. Hope to have an alternative from the Netmeschek Group in the future.
2022-07-18 06:07 PM - edited 2022-07-18 06:11 PM
I got a rumor that Ecodesigner Star would come as a benefit for Forward subscribers in an upcoming build/update release.
Does anyone have anything on this?
I think it would be great.
2022-07-18 06:11 PM
My phone is so smart, it decides to choose its own solutions. I don't decide about any solution yet. Could someone help me?
2022-07-18 07:08 PM
Anyway, my phone has chosen your news as a solution, @AlexNader81. Maybe something great like Eco-designer Star is really coming with the first build/update of Archicad 26. I just leave it as the solution, and we'll see what's happening!
2022-07-18 07:29 PM
Fingers crossed my friend.
2022-07-19 04:05 AM
I have un-solutioned the post.
Just go to the options and choose "not the solution'.
Barry.