Wishlist

Background

Currently, the Curtain Wall tool in Archicad consists of two levels:

1. The entire Curtain Wall as one comprehensive element (including all panels, frames, and other components).

2. All individual sub-elements (each panel and each frame separately).

There is no intermediate level that allows a specific sub-assembly (for example, a repetition of the scheme) to be handled and represented as its own entity.

Problem

• 2D Plan Preview only shows the scheme, not the actual geometry of the real instance of the assembly in the model.

• The Annotate function creates a drawing view of an abstract idea (the scheme), not of the real model geometry. As a result, users risk dimensioning and documenting information that does not match what actually exists in the model.

• It is not possible to generate accurate elevations, dimensioned views, or labeling for individual sub-assemblies in a consistent way.

Request

Introduce a new hierarchy level in the Curtain Wall tool that makes it possible to:

• Define a sub-assembly (a repetition or field based on the scheme) as a separate entity within the model.

• Generate 2D Plan Previews, sections, and elevations that display this sub-assembly with its actual instance geometry, not just the scheme.

• Dimension, annotate, and publish drawings of individual sub-assemblies without having to explode the Curtain Wall or use workarounds.

Rationale

Such a feature would:

• Greatly facilitate the creation of assembly instructions and detailed drawings for individual fields or modular repetitions.

• Minimize the risk of incorrect information in documentation.

• This would allow you to list according to the following image, i.e. each repetition separately.

We’d love to see a dedicated AI rendering tool integrated directly into Archicad.

The current Visualizer tool is a good start, but it tends to alter the model too much and is clearly geared more toward early concept design than producing final-quality renders. What we really need is a tool that respects the integrity of the developed model and simply enhances it with realistic textures, lighting, and backgrounds.

Interestingly, even ChatGPT (using free-tier tools) is already capable of taking basic OpenGL views and producing stunning, high-res images with minimal input—demonstrating that this technology is not only viable but already widely accessible.

A built-in feature that allows users to re-render OpenGL views with AI-enhanced materials and backgrounds—without altering geometry—would be a major step forward. It would offer a fast, efficient alternative to exporting into tools like Twinmotion, which while powerful, can be cumbersome for simple high-quality output needs.

There are web-based tools that can do this already, but having native integration within Archicad would be ideal. It would keep the platform competitive and at the forefront of the AI revolution in architectural design.

As described in the image below, this can helmpfull to schedule exactly what we want, without extra filtering criteria.

a check box in front of each class item will fix it !  

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.

I wish archicad would have wider library of doors and we can adjust the shape and do arched openings. No I don't want to model it because then I can't add library handle on it, and for pocket doors I also have to model the pocket. I mean, I want this to be ready in library? 

Having multiple 3D viewpoints of the model is important both for modelling and presentation purposes but currently it is not possible to define any viewpoints in addition to the two generic projections.

Yes - it is possible to save multiple 3D views but the problem then is that the views are without a proper viewpoint source and so multiple views that share the same projection settings but carries different information through different general view settings cannot be efficiently managed with regards to duplication and changes.

Being able to have additional user defined  3D viewpoints directly in the project map would give a better overview, make view management more efficient and also be consistent with how it works for other viewpoints.

When having two identical looking windows but from different library parts, and both panes have a sash turning in the same direction, the Double Window does not show any opening direction.
Only workaround is to modify the Master Script to show the ac_OpeninSide and WIDO_Orientation directly.

It would be great to show this Orientation directly instead of modifying the Script.

Explanation why it doesn't work right now: When two sashes close on each other, such as in a Double Sash Window, there is a hierarchy between the sashes: one sash is opened first, and the second one can only be opened after the first is already open. 
In cases where a window is divided into two or more parts, like in a Vertical Multi-Sash Window, each sash can be opened independently. In such scenarios, an orientation value would need to be assigned for each sash individually. 
Currently, this is a limitation in Archicad. A single orientation value doesn’t provide enough information about how all the sashes operate. As a result, it’s not feasible to base manufacturing on this information. Because of this, no value is provided for orientation in labels or schedules for such windows.

We experienced a lack of the following features while working on our projects:

— The thickness of the Truss is limited to 1m as a minimum. It seems that manufacturers can make it thinner, and on many occasions, it is quite important to know and show exactly how much space is left below an escalator. (I did a "subversion" of the escalator, where I changed the limit "wired-in", but I am sure many other practices would enjoy a bit more flexibility there.)

— The horizontal ends of the escalator often need to be longer, than the value automatically calculated by the script (blue areas on the screenshot attached).

I would greatly appreciate the possibility to customize commands available in the right click menu based on context (selected elements).

In my opinion this could be available next to Shortcut list in the Work Environment Settings.

Few examples:

• When selecting a Zone and using RMB we could see a command to update them,
• When selecting few lines/ polylines we could get a command to Join them.

I've found few topics about this wish, but it has never made to official Wishlist. One answer mentions some technical difficulties around it in some first try, but I truly believe that with some effort it could be possible. Links below to those topics below.

Modify Right Click Menu 

Can I customize right click menus 

Structural Partial Display right now and in combination of MVO are used to set Lod and/or Lodi for Archicad's Elements, and although it works right now with some organization and work arounds. The process is not efficient.

I would like to see a more direct way that we can custom create our Lod(s) of Lodi(s) and associate them to the project's elements

Hi Graphisoft, can we please return to the original Roadmap ?

For those wanting to see what was originally proposed, please watch this presentation near the end of the video.

https://www.digital.skewed.com.au/blog/graphisoft-releases-public-archicad-roadmap

Thank you for your consideration.

Although electrical cables, normally, are not represented in BIM Projects, and only cable carriers are, I think electrical wiring should be added because is easier to measure, to price, and to scheme projects if the models has those elements represented on 3D BIM.
A cool feature would be after conecting the element to switchboard, software creates automatically an electrical scheme for the switchboard that we can edit with switches, circuit breakers, and even electrical control schemes.

PROBLEM:
So, you've just created a new layout and you drag a saved view on to the layout, Archicad creates a giant viewport, with the actual content somewhere off in space. You have to do iterations of 'fit frame to drawing' (only availbale through tool settings) zoom out, move the boundaries of the viewport one at a time, zoom in, fine adjust the boundaries, zoom out, move the viewport to within a stones throw of the sheet, zoom in, fine adjust the viewport location. 

FIX:
What's missing is a pet palette button alongside adjust edge and offset outline, that simply allows you to REDRAW THE BOUNDARY from scratch. 

IMPLEMENTATION:

Here's how it works: For an existing viewport, you click an edge, vertex, or face, or right click inside (or slab, or fill, or any geometry that is defined by a closed polyline boundary). The option to redraw the boundary is there (attachment 1). From this point you draw a new boundary as you would a polyline - multi-point, 2pt rectangle, 3pt rectangle, magic wand/spacebar find boundary, all the regular tools (attachment 2). When complete, the geometry is all the same, just as if you had adjusted each edge manually, added and deleted a bunch of vertices, sliced off sections wholesale using the axe tool (attachment 3) to acheive the boundary you just drew in 2 clicks without zooming to the edge of the universe. 

Would be a massive timesaver for setting up viewports on a sheet. The edge editing tools are limited with viewports especially. But the same process would also seamlessly apply to slabs, zones, roofs, fills, openings and any other boundary defined geometry (shells, cutouts, terrain meshes etc.). The key is allowing full polyline drawing tools to define new edge, including curves and spacebar/magic wand.

Come on Graphisoft, this shouldn't be a hard one!

It is time to stop using generic "Slabs" and "Beams" to model structural foundations. Archicad needs a dedicated Foundation Toolset for better IFC classification and geometric accuracy.

Key Requirements:

• Dedicated Entities: Specific tools for Isolated Footings, Strip Foundations, Piles, and Grade Beams.

• Dynamic Interaction: Foundations should interact with the DTM (Terrain) to automatically generate excavation pits or recognize the soil level.

• Technical Parameters: Native fields for reinforcement ratios, soil bearing capacity, and "lean concrete" (blinding) offsets.

• Clean Geometry: Better intersections between piles and caps without complex SEO (Solid Element Operations).

Why it matters: This would streamline the structural coordination and ensure that IFC exports are correctly mapped from the start without manual renaming.

Sunshades should be hidden in some views, this should be achived by mvo like other window components, for consistency and efficiency 

Current State

Under Project preferences, there are settings for zone calculation. These should be expanded, or, as in my proposition below, completely re-imagined.

These are current settings. Some countries have legislation that require different and more nuanced settings.

Deficencies of the Current State

This is an excerpt of one part of zone calculation rules in my country:

You don't have to understand much of Croatian (visina = height) to realize that there are many rules for zone heights, not just two. Zone categories require different rules.

Proposal to Expand Functionality

My proposal is to link zone calculation rules to zone categories and allow users to add more rules according to their needs. Rules should be editable in the same way that graphic override rules are editable. This would enable users to create rules based on the legislation or based on investor's requirements, taking custom properties into account. For instance, we currently have to manually add reductions for outdoor spaces (balconies, loggias, terraces, etc.) and this process can lead to errors. Applying custom rules would enable proper zone scheduling based on specific needs.

When doing a Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP), I usually need to show the finish of the beams as well as the slabs or the ceilings. Even would like to show the colour or different fills if they have different finishes.

Also sometimes you have different heights for them and you struggle to have a common cutting plane for the whole floor to show all objects with the fill and still cutting the walls at the correct height.

Even when we use the beam tool for other things it is useful to have the flexibility

When selecting an object that has been involved in SEO, there is a small useful dynamic feedback icon allowing the user to trace exactly what interactions the object is involved in. 

Because interaction by means other than SEO can also cause unexpected alterations to object shapes, those things should also be listed when the icon is clicked, to help with model troubleshooting.

For example, the trimmed off portion of a wall may not be visible, but that trimmed off portion can still cut chunks our of things with lower materials priority.  Objects on hidden layers (even on other stories) but with the same intersection priority can cause weird unintended 'clean up effects', etc.

When an interacting item in the list is selected, a ghost representation of that object should appear, to help with identification and location, even if not otherwise visible in the current view.  In fact, this behavior should apply to objects involved in SEO interactions as well. 

Where there are many interacting objects in the list, it may even be helpful to allow the user to toggle individual ghosts on and off, so that an exact visual match for the shape of the unexpected distortion can be found - which is easier with less visual clutter from displaying the outlines of too many other objects at a time

In particular 

• Materials priority interaction with other elements
• Intersection priority interaction with other elements in currently displayed layer combination
• Openings (these can sometimes do seemingly weird things when the opening's nodes are not in view)

This feature could save many wasted troubleshooting hours.  It could be toggled on or off if there is a performance impact.

Problem:

Because layers are fundamental to 99% of all architectural projects, the layer UI (when it is on, how folders work, etc.) needs to be improved. It is cumbersome in process and needs improvement to be quicker and more effective. 

Scenarios and use cases:

1. Layer folders have no dropdown ( we have to open the folder to see the contents as opposed to being able to click on the folder and the layers within the folder drop down to be seen). 

2. Layer dialogue box has to be opened to modify layers and layer combinations. we have to open the layer dialogue box to modify layers (turn on/off, organize into folders, rename, etc.) This should simply be a UI panel similar to the info box/design options, etc. that we can turn on or off in the UI/work environment such that is available while we are working and do not have to stop and open the dialogue box. 

3. Layer Combinations should have the same behavior with folders and dropdown capabilities of those folders. This should also simply be a UI panel similar to the info box/design options, etc. that we can turn on or off in the UI/work environment. 

4. Also, the little eye icon turning on or off to indicate if a layer is in a combination is not visually significant enough. Instead just highlight the combination in the interface if the layer is in it with a change in background (light/dark) behind the layer combination text. 

Please focus on making it less cumbersome to work in Archicad