Wishlist

In the Model view options, we have settings to show beam contour & axis lines, axis only and contour only - perfect.

Then in the beam settings we can 'Always show the outline' and "Always hide the axis'.

We could really do with the additional options to 'Always hide the outline' and 'Always show the axis'.

For me, I always show the axis line of the beam in plan, especially smaller scale plans.

But for specific plans such as a brochure plan, I don't want to see edge ring beams for verandahs and porticos and alfrescos.

However I do still want to see the beam axis line for exposed beams supporting raking ceilings.

Sure I can put beams in hidden/visible layers, but that requires adding extra layers which I would rather not do.

As we already have the options to show outlines and hide axis lines, why not complete it with the opposite options, hide outlines and show axis.

Barry.

For years, I've been wishing for a Legend that would automatically list the composition of Composite Structures.

With version 28, we got Keynotes and along with them, the Keynote Legend. An identical legend, but specifically for composites, would be great!

I know that it's possible to list composites using Schedules as well, but there are some limitations with this approach. One of the main ones is that Schedules inherit their units from the 'Calculation Units' settings, which means you cannot set different units for different Schedules.

Furthermore, I like that the Keynote Legend is linked to the layout and only outputs the relevant data for each specific drawing.

Currently, when using the Text / Autotext option in Labels, Archicad displays all dimensions in meters. At least, this is the case in the INT version.
It would be great if an option could be added in Project Preferences > Dimensions to configure units settings specifically for Labels.

Alternatively, the ability to select units could be added directly to the Text / Autotext Label itself, similar to how it's possible for Dimension Labels, for example.

However, the Dimension Label tool is quite limited in certain views and isn't always suitable.

Problem: "Toilet ADA" object has only floor mounting and "Cistern" Flush Types available; no option for Wall Mounting, or any of the other Flush Types that are available to the "WC" object.

Scenarios / Use Cases: The "Toilet ADA" object allows USA users to save a typical ADA water closet favorite, but only if the toilet is floor mounted and has a cistern. If the toilet has any other configuration, users can't use the "Toilet ADA" object, so instead have to manually place the "WC" object and three (3) grab bars, and make sure they are placed in the correct location to meet building and accessibility codes.

Wish: That the "Toilet ADA" object would have all of the same bowl options that the "WC" object does.

Problem: Having to use a collection of different labels (some built-in, some NCS, some custom-built) to tag construction types (wall types, partition types, ceiling types, roof types, etc.).

Scenarios / Use Cases: Architects, at least in the USA, use "Types" to describe and then tag construction assemblies. As it stands, there is not one label that can function for all of the various assemblies, because they are limited to a certain tool (walls only, as is the case for the "NCS Wall Label"), or limited to what properties they can reference. Some may say "use the Element ID of each building element, that way one type of label could display a type". However, this requires the user to remember to change the Element ID, even if they've changed the composite.

Wish: The ability to add a 'Type' to composites, and a label (available to all tools) that will read and display that type. That way, if a user changes a composite, the type changes with it (and therefore the label); no extra steps or remembering to adjust a property.

Bonus(es):

• The leader cut line of the "NCS Wall Label", which automatically adjusts in length to correspond with the composite thickness, is also very handy.
• "Types" could also be helpful for railings, stairs, glazing, and glazing framing systems.

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.

It would be great if we could also organize Master Layouts into folders, similar to how we can with regular Layouts.

when dimensioning the room there is no adjustibility in the text dimensioning. In our case we wanted to add arrows closer to the dimension. In other cases you want to add sufixes to the dimension like the type of measurement(mm/cm/m).

Dear Graphisoft Team,

I am architect and representative of MATEO ARHITECT DESIGN S.R.L., an active Archicad 28 user. I would like to propose a feature improvement regarding the handling of associative dimension lines.

In complex projects, inserting new elements (e.g., doors or windows) into already-dimensioned walls currently requires manually updating the dimension lines using the “Add to Dimension Line” tool. While effective, this process involves extra effort and can lead to missing critical dimensions, especially in later project stages.

Suggested feature: Introduce an option such as:

“Auto-update dimension chain when a new element intersects the dimension path”

This could be implemented as a user-controlled setting (manual confirmation or preference-based), allowing newly inserted elements to be automatically included in existing associative dimensions.

Benefits:

• Reduced human error in large projects

• Time savings

• Improved graphic consistency and BIM documentation control

Thank you in advance for considering this suggestion. I would be happy to be contacted directly if this request is considered relevant.

My wishlist item for today, would be to allow whatever the Text Label shape is for my Keynote on the floor plan to show up as well on the corresponding item (number in our case) in the Keynote Legend on the Layout. For instance, I have a 1 with a circle around it on the floor plan. Put the same circle around the 1 on the Legend on the Layout. That way if there are multiple label shapes on the floor plan, there is an easy graphical cue as to which keynote legend the viewer should be looking at.

We're still evaluating if the new Keynote feature is beneficial to our firm and that would certainly push it in the positive direction.

Thanks!

When rotating the grid, the handle points of some elements do not rotate together with the grid. So working in a rotated environment is not so smooth.

Spell checker does not currently cover keynotes (or by accounts non-manually entered text/labels). Keynotes especiallly need to be covered by spell check.

There is a work around by exporting the keynotes to an excel file, spell checking in excel, then reimporting. It does come up with a warning note that keynote links might be lost but so far I've not had an issue and I even needed to correct a folder spelling.

This is rather long winded and if you're not aware of the need to spell check this way can result in many notes having text errors.

We make layouts such as site plans and building plans that layer various views onto a layout such as OS Maps, Landscape plans, GA plans.

We have tried exporting these layouts as DWGs using various translator settings. We would like a method of exporting what is visible on the layout in location and at the correct scale. Could this be incorporated into the translator settings as a tick box?

When we try to export these layouts as DWGs, we find that the views export separately or are nested in the same file side-by-side when it is important that the information is geo-located and overlaid.

It would be incredibly useful if Archicad included a basic image editing tool for adjusting placed images — whether added using the Image Tool or the Drawing Tool — without needing to switch to external programs like Photoshop.

Proposed Features:

This wouldn’t need to be a full-blown editor — just a lightweight set of essential adjustments available directly within Archicad, applicable to both image-based Drawings (e.g. PDFs, JPEGs, PNGs placed via the Drawing Tool) and Images placed via the Image Tool:

• Transparency / Opacity control

• Brightness / Contrast / Levels

• Saturation / Desaturation

• Color overlay or tint

• Crop and scale in-place

• Convert white to transparent or simple background removal

• Basic blend modes (e.g. Multiply, Screen, Overlay)

These settings could live in a contextual "Image Adjustments" panel or under the settings dialog for the selected image/drawing.

Why This Is Valuable:

• Improves Visual Control on Layouts: Whether it’s a faded background sketch, a logo, a reference image, or a title block PDF, users often need minor adjustments for better presentation.

• Eliminates Back-and-Forth to External Software: A simple opacity or brightness tweak shouldn't require opening Photoshop or another image editor.

• More Flexible Documentation: Especially helpful when preparing layout sheets or diagrams where visual clarity and hierarchy are critical.

• Consistency Between Tools: Whether you place an image with the Image Tool or as a Drawing, you should have the same basic graphic control options.

It would be incredibly useful to have the ability to link text fields within Archicad, much like you can in InDesign. This feature would allow users to create dynamic, interconnected text elements, even across multiple layouts or views, and link them to external text files (e.g., TXT, CSV, Word documents).

Proposed Features:

1. Linked Text Fields:

   • Allow users to link two or more text fields so that one text field automatically updates whenever the content of the other changes.

   • Text fields can span across different layouts or views, maintaining consistency across the project without manual updates.

2. External File Linking:

   • Enable text fields to link directly to external files (e.g., .txt, .csv, .docx) so that content can be populated automatically.

   • Changes in the external file (like a CSV or TXT) would automatically update the linked text field in Archicad when the file is updated or reloaded.

3. Customizable Linking Options:

   • Allow users to choose specific columns/rows from a CSV or specific sections of a Word document (such as paragraphs or titles) to link directly to text fields in Archicad.

   • Provide options for automatic refreshing or manual update triggers for the text fields.

Why This Is Valuable:

• Streamlines Documentation: When dealing with large projects or repetitive elements (like room names, materials, and schedules), linking text fields would save time and reduce errors from manual data entry.

• Improves Efficiency: Any change made in external files (e.g., material lists, specifications, or schedules) will automatically reflect across all linked text fields, saving a significant amount of effort.

• Cross-Layout Consistency: Enables the use of consistent text across multiple layouts or drawing sheets, without needing to copy-paste and manually update each instance.

• Data Integration: Allows for better integration with external data sources, like project specifications or schedules, which are often maintained outside of Archicad in formats like Excel, CSV, or Word.

Hopefully this is the correct place to post this.
Using internal elevations is painful, to be blunt. You can only move them, stretch etc by selecting the invisible line that is not automatically selected when you select the marker. Selecting the marker does not allow you to move the Int.Ele. The Internal Elevation tool does not allow you to use faded distant elements either. It is a worse version of the section tool in all ways in my opinion, to the point that I just use the section tool, but others still use the internal elevation tool and so must I. I think the tool needs to be at least as functional as the section marker, and to not have invisible lines you need to select to be able to move it.

Also, the naming and grouping of them seems to add extra unnecessary steps. You can have the group ID/Name, the actual Int.Ele. ID/Name, and the View Map ID/Name. Why do we need 3? The IE grouping in the project map is also fairly dysfunctional, a list would suffice if the ID's are correct, same as sections or elevations. Grouping them can happen in the View Map, but if absolutely required in the project map, make it functional, allow groups to be added to, or modified, however I think it should work the same as all the other parts of the project map. (Graphisoft is very good at making various tools function entirely different from the rest of the program every now and then, I advocate for the whole program functionality, menus etc to be homogenized.)

Often you will add internal elevations as required, which just creates a huge mess of single items taking up 2 lines because they are part of their own group because currently you cant add them to the existing groups. Or if you can it is some obscure work around that functions differently to the rest of the program.

I’d like to see Archicad provide the ability to display U-values directly on labels or automate them through properties, using the assigned physical properties of composites and complex profiles. This would greatly streamline energy performance assessments and documentation.

Additionally, while Archicad currently allows users to add custom physical properties, these are project-specific and must be recreated for every new project. It would be highly beneficial to have a centralised material property manager or library where custom physical properties can be stored and shared across multiple projects. This would increase efficiency, maintain consistency, and expand the available material database for future use.

These features would enhance workflows for energy analysis, compliance reporting, and material specification. I’d love to hear if others see the benefit of this as well!

Diego Rojas

BIM Architect

Currently, all settings are exported and imported via XML. A more user-friendly and readable file format such as Excel would empower a wider range of users to make use of this functionality, adding more control to workflows.

Having the possibility to control the window dpi setting globally would allow for a more consistent workflow. This would allow controlling and setting the export quality of images from an Archicad window across all Archciad windows in a file.

At the moment, this can be achieved by setting the window size, which is a workaround, not a solution.

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