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BIMcloud Software as a Service facilitates secure, real-time collaboration among architects in the cloud. With your BIMcloud Software as a Service subscription, you gain access to a dedicated BIMcloud server, hosted by Graphisoft on the Google Cloud Platform. There's no need for IT setup—simply start the service, and in less than an hour, you'll be ready to share your teamwork projects in the cloud.
Before subscribing to our service, we recommend checking your internet connection to ensure it meets our requirements.
Check your connection
To ensure that your internet connection is suitable for BIMcloud Software as a Service, please follow these steps:
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Test Your Internet Speed: We recommend using Speedtest.net, a widely recognized and popular tool for measuring internet speed, provided by Ookla.
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Check Network Latency: Assess the latency of your network to the nearest Google Cloud Server. You can find the relevant information in the List of Available Regions for BIMcloud Software as a Service below. For this purpose, utilize GCPing.
Recommendations
You can find our connection test results below:
| Minimum | Acceptable | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archicad | Please meet or exceed the recommended configuration for Archicad shown on the top of our System Requirements page. | ||
| Bandwidth | Internet connection with symmetrical 8 Mbps download / 8 Mbps upload connection for each machine. | Internet connection with symmetrical 15 Mbps download / 15 Mbps upload connection for each machine. | Internet connection with symmetrical 50 Mbps download / 50 Mbps upload connection for each machine. |
| Latency (measured from Google Cloud Servers) | 150 - 120 ms | 120 - 80 ms | Less than 80 ms |
| For production usage, make sure both bandwidth and latency meet at least the Acceptable values on each machine. | |||
Please note that location of your BIMcloud Software as a Service tenant is tied to the country of purchase.
It is not necessary to multiple the recommended bandwidth with the number of users in case of an office network.
Tips for achieving accurate results
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Utilize the device and network that you intend to use with Archicad in Teamwork.
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Ensure a robust Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
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Whenever possible, opt for a wired connection for better stability.
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Pause any ongoing downloads, file sharing, or synchronization with your personal cloud file server.
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Close any unnecessary tabs or streaming services, such as video and music platforms.
Available Regions
BIMcloud Software as a Service is hosted on the Google Cloud Platform and is accessible from 13 distinct regions.
List of available regions for BIMcloud Software as a Service:
| Region | Location | Google Server |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Sydney | australia-southeast1 |
| Belgium | St. Ghislain | europe-west1 |
| Brazil | São Paulo | southamerica-east1 |
| Finland | Hamina | europe-north1 |
| Germany | Frankfurt | europe-west3 |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | asia-east2 |
| India | Mumbai | asia-south1 |
| Japan | Tokyo | asia-northeast1 |
| Switzerland | Zürich | europe-west6 |
| United Kingdom | London | europe-west2 |
| United States - Central | Iowa | us-central1 |
| United States - East | South Carolina | us-east4 |
| United States - West | Los Angeles | us-west2 |
List of Countries and Regions
| Country | Region |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | India |
| Aland Islands | Finland |
| Albania | Germany |
| Algeria | United Kingdom |
| American Samoa | Australia |
| Andorra | Germany |
| Angola | United Kingdom |
| Anguilla | United States - East |
| Antigua and Barbuda | United States - East |
| Argentina | Brazil |
| Armenia | Germany |
| Aruba | Brazil |
| Australia | Australia |
| Austria | Germany |
| Azerbaijan | Germany |
| Bahamas | United States - East |
| Bahrain | India |
| Bangladesh | India |
| Barbados | United States - East |
| Belarus | Finland |
| Belgium | Belgium |
| Belize | United Kingdom |
| Benin | United Kingdom |
| Bermuda | United States - East |
| Bhutan | India |
| Bolivia | Brazil |
| Bonaire | United States - East |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Germany |
| Botswana | United Kingdom |
| Brazil | Brazil |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | India |
| British Virgin Islands | United States - East |
| Brunei Darussalam | Hong Kong |
| Bulgaria | Germany |
| Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
| Burundi | United Kingdom |
| Cambodia | Hong Kong |
| Cameroon | United Kingdom |
| Canada | United States - Central |
| Cape Verde | United Kingdom |
| Cayman Islands | United States - East |
| Central African Republic | United Kingdom |
| Chad | United Kingdom |
| Chile | Brazil |
| China | Hong Kong |
| Christmas Island | Hong Kong |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Hong Kong |
| Colombia | Brazil |
| Comoros | United Kingdom |
| Congo | United Kingdom |
| Cook Islands | Australia |
| Costa Rica | Brazil |
| Cote d'Ivoire | United Kingdom |
| Croatia | Germany |
| Cuba | United States - East |
| Curaçao | Brazil |
| Cyprus | Germany |
| Czech Republic | Germany |
| Denmark | Belgium |
| Djibouti | United Kingdom |
| Dominica | United States - East |
| Dominican Republic | United States - East |
| Ecuador | Brazil |
| Egypt | Germany |
| El Salvador | United States - West |
| Equatorial Guinea | United Kingdom |
| Eritrea | Germany |
| Estonia | Finland |
| Ethiopia | United Kingdom |
| Falkland Islands | Brazil |
| Faroe Islands | United Kingdom |
| Fiji | Australia |
| Finland | Finland |
| France | Belgium |
| French Guiana | Brazil |
| French Polynesia | Australia |
| Gabon | United Kingdom |
| Gambia | United Kingdom |
| Georgia | Germany |
| Germany | Germany |
| Ghana | United Kingdom |
| Gibraltar | United Kingdom |
| Greece | Germany |
| Grenada | Brazil |
| Guadeloupe | United States - East |
| Guam | Hong Kong |
| Guatemala | United States - West |
| Guernsey | Belgium |
| Guinea | United Kingdom |
| Guinea-Bissau | United Kingdom |
| Guyana | Brazil |
| Haiti | United States - East |
| Holy See (Vatican City State) | Germany |
| Heard Island and McDonald Islands | India |
| Honduras | Brazil |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Hungary | Germany |
| Iceland | United Kingdom |
| India | India |
| Indonesia | Hong Kong |
| Iran | India |
| Iraq | India |
| Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Isle of Man | United Kingdom |
| Israel | Germany |
| Italy | Germany |
| Jamaica | United States - Central |
| Japan | Japan |
| Jersey | Belgium |
| Jordan | Germany |
| Kazakhstan | India |
| Kenya | United Kingdom |
| Kiribati | Australia |
| Korea | Hong Kong |
| Kosovo | Germany |
| Kuwait | Germany |
| Kyrgyzstan | India |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Hong Kong |
| Latvia | Finland |
| Lebanon | Germany |
| Lesotho | United Kingdom |
| Liberia | United Kingdom |
| Libyan Arab Jamahiriya | Germany |
| Liechtenstein | Germany |
| Lithuania | Finland |
| Luxembourg | Belgium |
| Macao | Hong Kong |
| Macedonia | Germany |
| Madagascar | United Kingdom |
| Malawi | India |
| Malaysia | Hong Kong |
| Maldives | India |
| Mali | United Kingdom |
| Malta | Germany |
| Marshall Islands | Hong Kong |
| Martinique | Brazil |
| Mauritania | United Kingdom |
| Mauritius | United Kingdom |
| Mayotte | India |
| Mexico | United States West |
| Micronesia | Hong Kong |
| Moldova | Finland |
| Monaco | Belgium |
| Mongolia | Hong Kong |
| Montenegro | Germany |
| Montserrat | Brazil |
| Morocco | United Kingdom |
| Mozambique | United Kingdom |
| Myanmar | Hong Kong |
| Namibia | United Kingdom |
| Nauru | Hong Kong |
| Nepal | Hong Kong |
| Netherlands | Belgium |
| New Caledonia | Australia |
| New Zealand | Australia |
| Nicaragua | Brazil |
| Niger | United Kingdom |
| Nigeria | United Kingdom |
| Niue | Australia |
| North Korea | Hong Kong |
| Norfolk Island | Australia |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Hong Kong |
| Norway | United Kingdom |
| Oman | India |
| Pakistan | India |
| Palestine | Germany |
| Panama | Brazil |
| Papua New Guinea | Australia |
| Paraguay | Brazil |
| Peru | Brazil |
| Philippines | Hong Kong |
| Pitcairn Islands | Australia |
| Poland | Germany |
| Portugal | Belgium |
| Qatar | Germany |
| Réunion | United Kingdom |
| Romania | Germany |
| Russia | Finland |
| Rwanda | United Kingdom |
| Saint Barthélemy | United States - East |
| Saint Helena | United Kingdom |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Brazil |
| Saint Lucia | Brazil |
| Saint Martin | Brazil |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | United States - East |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Brazil |
| Samoa | Australia |
| San Marino | Germany |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | United Kingdom |
| Saudi Arabia | Germany |
| Senegal | United Kingdom |
| Serbia | Germany |
| Seychelles | India |
| Sierra Leone | United Kingdom |
| Singapore | Hong Kong |
| Sint Maarten | Brazil |
| Slovakia | Germany |
| Slovenia | Germany |
| Solomon Islands | Hong Kong |
| Somalia | United Kingdom |
| South Africa | United Kingdom |
| South Georgia | Brazil |
| South Korea | Hong Kong |
| South Sudan | India |
| Spain | Belgium |
| Sri Lanka | United Kingdom |
| Sudan | Germany |
| Suriname | Brazil |
| Svalbard and Jan Mayen | United Kingdom |
| Swaziland | United Kingdom |
| Sweden | Belgium |
| Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Syria | Germany |
| Taiwan | Hong Kong |
| Tajikistan | India |
| Tanzania | United Kingdom |
| Thailand | Hong Kong |
| Timor-Leste | Hong Kong |
| Togo | United Kingdom |
| Tokelau | Australia |
| Tonga | Australia |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Brazil |
| Tunisia | Germany |
| Turkey | Germany |
| Turkmenistan | India |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | United States - Central |
| Tuvalu | Australia |
| Uganda | United Kingdom |
| Ukraine | Finland |
| United Arab Emirates | India |
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| United States | United States - Central |
| United States Minor Outlying Islands | United States - West |
| Uruguay | Brazil |
| Uzbekistan | India |
| Vanuatu | Australia |
| Vatican City | Germany |
| Venezuela | Brazil |
| Vietnam | Hong Kong |
| Virgin Islands | United States - East |
| Wallis and Futuna | Hong Kong |
| Western Sahara | United Kingdom |
| Yemen | India |
| Zambia | United Kingdom |
| Zimbabwe | United Kingdom |
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