Hi everyone,
I’d like to propose an improvement to Archicad’s Design Options feature that I believe would greatly streamline workflows—particularly for those of us working on complex or multi-scheme projects.
At present, unlike layers, Design Options do not support an intersection grouping system. This means that when developing multiple design alternatives, we are forced to manage element interactions and intersections manually—typically by creating additional layers with different intersection group numbers to prevent elements from one option interfering with those from another. It’s a functional workaround, but far from efficient or elegant.
Wouldn’t it be great if Design Options had a built-in intersection group number system, just like layers? Each option could be assigned a unique intersection group, giving us far better control, reducing manual setup, and vastly improving the coordination of design alternatives—especially in collaborative environments or during rapid iteration.
A feature like this could boost productivity, minimise errors, and simplify model management, without relying on layer workarounds that can become unwieldy in larger projects.
If you think this would improve your workflow too, please consider leaving a comment and voting to help get this idea on the Archicad development roadmap.
Let’s work together to make this a reality!
Best regards,
Diego R.
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