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SEO in 3d model views and other connection types really slow down the 3D model generation. It would be helpful to have a comprehensive manager to review all the SEO for determining duplicates as well as redundant types. We presently have a file where it is taking over 5 minutes to generate a standard 3d View with no shadows. Makes it impossible to work in 3d.

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This finds them, but we need a list of which is the target and which is the operator. Our users often have the same operation and objects twice. We understand this is more of a BIM management type tool, but especially with Sites, the number of operations is considerable. We bring this up because we have a site mesh that has over 220 Operations. We have a roof that has over 60 operations. Paging down in the SEO widget is very challenging.

In georeferenced drawings, it is very common to switch between orthogonal and north-oriented views. Having the option to quickly align the view to the north direction will save several clicks each time.

Please provide a method to edit/control the style of the slab edges.

With the complex profiles, for example.

Currently Properties can be used or Elements of the Building and for materials.

Compistes are combination of Materials that have their own Properties like maximal Fire Rating, Acustic insulation Vaues, Thermal insulation Values.

Having the ability to define Properties for Composites would allow to automate the quality of Modells.

Thanks

Gabriel

@GabrielGG 

Modules are a great productivity tool to manage repetitive complex elements in Archicad, however the current Hotlink Module technology is extremely outdated and thus Archicad is lagging behind all other BIM authoring tools.

One of the key problems with modules is Attribute Management.

Currently modules carry all attributes with them and when they are placed in the host, they often create a duplicate, which then leads to documentation, and ultimately costly construction errors.

The problem:

Imagine any project type that consists of repetitive components (eg: apartment types, bathroom types, room types, kitchen types, facade types etc)

Say for example that you use the Iceberg method, mostly to try mitigate the Attribute management problems, but still, yow will encounter problems like below:

- You published your modules some time ago

- You realise that a composite had a spelling error.

- You fix the spelling error

- You, or someone else in your team updates the one module, without re publishing modules to capture the composite name change

All of a sudden, you have 2 versions of the composite. One with the incorrect spelling and one with the fixed spelling

- The team does not immediately recognise the spelling fix and the duplicate

- Someone makes changes to the composites buildup

Now you have 2 different composites with slightly different name and different buildup

If the problem is not captured immediately, you will have elements using both composites and at that point it will be very hard to tell which is the right composite.

Solution:

Option 1: Central Attribute Manager

- An attribute manager app that is independent of all project files and is capable to push attribute settings into all connected project files.

This was supposed to happen in Archicad 26, but it did not. The improvements implemented to attributes that time are wery welcome,

but without the promissed improvements and introduction of Central Attribute Management, the whole thing was a 3 legged dog.

Option 2: In place Module Management

- Modules are handled fully and instantly within the host file, without relying on externally saved .mod files

This way all attributes are fully managed in the host file, eliminating potential attribute (and library) mess.

Also refer to:

Modules: required improvements 

Make Modules Great Again - 1: In Place Module Management 
Make Modules Great Again - 2: Embedded Library Management 

Make Modules Great Again - 4.0: Schedule Modules 

Make Modules Great Again - 4.1: Schedule Mirrored Modules 

Make Modules Great Again - 5: Modules Source Storey 

Make Modules Great Again - 6: Labels in Mirrored Modules 

I would like to suggest an improvement for railings when they are used as fences or wire mesh enclosures.

Currently, railings are very useful for modeling fences, but there is no straightforward way to insert a gate or door within them. It would be very helpful if it were possible to place a gate element directly into a railing, similar to how doors are placed in walls.

This would make it much easier to create complete fence systems without needing workarounds or separate elements.

We would like to request a new feature for BIMx applications (all platforms) and BIMcloud integration:

Current Situation:

• Sending annotations ("markups") from BIMx apps to a BIMcloud project currently requires sending to other users (why?????).

• It is not possible to send annotations to oneself (i.e., the same user who created them) within the BIMcloud / Archicad project.

• This limitation complicates workflows where users want to directly transfer their own on-site annotations back to the project for later processing without manual export/import.

• This is a very frequent use case: an engineer or architect goes to the site with an iPad, creates photos, drawings, and annotations, and wants to see these annotations in Archicad immediately afterwards without involving other colleagues.

Requested Feature:

• Enable users to send annotations from any BIMx app (iOS, Android, desktop) to their own user/project in BIMcloud and Archicad seamlessly.

• Annotations should be imported immediately and automatically into Archicad’s annotation table without unnecessary messages or user interaction.

• If any error occurs during annotation transfer (e.g., missing privileges in BIMcloud role), the user must be clearly notified that the annotations were not transferred.

• The system should properly handle user permissions to support this workflow.

Benefits:

• Streamlines the annotation workflow for individual users working on-site and transferring information back to BIMcloud projects.

• Eliminates the need for manual export and import of BCF files as a workaround.

• Improves user experience by making annotation transfer effortless and fast.

Thank you for considering this enhancement. We believe it will significantly improve BIMx usability.

AP

There should be an easy way to remove unused or unneeded objects or elements from the embedded library.

A purge routine. 

Hi everyone!

The way Archicad handles schedules is great, but with large door and window lists, it would be awesome to have better control over how they’re spread across several layouts. Right now, when using “Split Drawing among Multiple Layouts”, the schedule just continues in one long row and splits to the next page when it runs out of space. That’s not ideal when you want a clean, readable layout with multiple rows (like a proper grid), especially on A1 sheets.

It would be really helpful if we could combine “Restructure Drawing” (to break the schedule into rows and columns) with automatic splitting across multiple layouts. That way, the layout would look organized without having to manually filter or duplicate the schedule.

Hope this can be considered in future updates!

I would like to suggest the addition of Classifications on Composite-Layers and Complex-Profiles-Layers.

Problem:

If we imagine a Composite Wall, with 25cm of Concrete and 20cm of Insulation on the outside.

This is how it looks in the floor Plan:

I would like my Concrete Layer to have Concrete-specific Properties that I can set only for the Concrete Layer. I also would like my Insulation Layer to have Insulation-Specific Properties.
 
What are examples of such Layer-specific Properties? Here are some really common ones from the IFC Data Scheme, not necessarily bound to it though, could be any Properties that someone would want only on the corresponding Layers.

• Concrete specific Properties (Pset_ConcreteElementGeneral):
  • StrengthClass
  • ExposureClass
  • ReinforcementVolumeRatio
  • CastingMethod
  • etc...
• Insulation specific Properties (Pset_InsulationGeneral:
  • AcousticRating
  • FireRating
  • etc...

 
I do not want Concrete Properties on my Insulation Layer. Same vice-versa, I don´t want Insulation Properties on my Concrete Layer. As a matter of fact I can not allow it. For any use case within a BIM project it is just not right to have properties in places where they are not meant to be. For quantity takeoffs within external software it is an absolute nightmare. Also it absolutely stands against buildingSMART Standards just as a semi-relevant side note.
 
Also the Ifc Entity Mapping is not correct. This example Composite-Wall should have the following IfcEntities according to their Composite-Layers:

• Concrete:
  
  • IfcWall (PredefinedType: NOTDEFINED)
    
• Insulation
  
  • IfcCovering (PredefinedType: INSULATION)

 
Solution:

Have each Composite-Layer listed within the Classification and Properties tab, and allow for custom classifications for each of those Layers. This is a quick UI Design of how that could look like. Please note that there are fundamental properties that are on each Layer (ID, Structural Function, Position, Renovation Status, Show On Renovation Filter) and there are also specific Properties only for that particular Layer (see "Materail properties" tab within the UI Design)

 (This also solves another Wish which is currently on the Roadmap: Renovation status for composite walls and complex... - Graphisoft Community. That wish is though only a specific need within my bigger wish. My wish focuses on the core problem, missing classifications on composite layers.)

Feedback and Improvements to this design and functionality are always welcome!

Cheers!

Let’s rethink how we work with modules. Right now, modules always reference the drawing’s origin point, but how often is that actually helpful?

What if you could define your own anchor point when creating a module? Snap it to something meaningful, like the intersection of two gridlines, and that spot becomes the module’s reference. Placement becomes intuitive and precise, no more offset tweaking, flipping or endless adjustments. Just click, place and move on.

It gets even better. You can edit any placed module directly, right where it is. Save those changes under the same module name, and all instances across your project update instantly, no position shifts, just smarter updates. Everything stays where it should, but reflects the latest design.

The best part? It’s not just cleaner, it’s faster. No more repetitive work, no unnecessary re-placements, and no need to hunt down every instance manually. It’s a huge boost in efficiency, especially in larger, complex projects.

The result?

✔ Smarter, faster workflows
✔ Fully editable, in-place modules
✔ Seamless updates across the board
✔ Clean, consistent designs
✔ And no more origin-point drama

Design with freedom, edit with confidence, and work way more efficiently.
It’s time to anchor your modules where they actually matter.