Server error myarchicad
Trying to register for an educational license and getting a server error as per screenshot below. have tried chrome and safari. Is it a me issue or a website issue?
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Educational Licence Renewal problem
Hi,Can you help me in renewal Educational/Teaching licence for my ArchiCAD26. When I apply for renewal licence it transfers me to the my products window, but it do not give me the option to Apply for the 2-year licence renewal. Eventhough i cantacted...
Waiting for Renewal Approval for Student License
applied for a student license renewal on April 11, 2023. However, until now (April 26, 2023) I still haven't received confirmation regarding the application for the student license. I can't really submit my Student ID anymore since i'm only renewing ...
Resolved! Archicad 26 license has expired.
I am a student at University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City and I has acquired an educational license for Archicad 26. My license is supposed to expire on November 26th, 2022. I has not activated license until March 22nd, 2023. Can I still regis...
Resolved! Educational Licence
Where do i have to sent the documents for my approval?
Awaiting approval
Good day, I have sent the required documents and I haven't received the key. Two weeks has passed. Please assist me.
Wait for Educational license
A few weeks ago, I've sent the proves that allows me to get the Educational License for one year, but I didn't receive it yet. I want to know if I did anything wrong in the process.
Resolved! Awaiting approval of the educational license
I have sent the corresponding documents to obtain the educational license for one year, but I still have not received the password and it has been more than two weeks. What should I do in this case?
1 year teacher license
Hi folks. I am a teacher in a tertiary institution and I only had access to a 30days trial, not the 1 year. Why is that and how can I get my 1 year serial code? Regards,
Resolved! license renewal
Change the Licence
Hi i want to change my licence from edu to a commercial one. But every time i open ArchiCAD its opened in the EDU Version - how can i deactivate the EDU Licence ? I Already tryed to deinstall it but it keeps running in the EDU
Resolved! Educational Licence Renewal problem
Hi, Can you help me in obtaining new Educational/Teaching licence for my ArchiCAD26. When I apply for new licence it transfers me to the my products window, but it do not give me the option to Apply for the 1-year licence renewal. Can you help me wit...
I want to download ArchiCAD 24 instead of ArchiCAD 26
Hi! I just got my educational license and I want to directly download the ArchiCAD 25 or 24 version so as to be able to collaborate with the rest of my teammates (they all have ArchiCAD 24). Does anyone know if this is possible?
Educational Licence Renewal problem
Hi, Can you help me in obtaining new Educational/Teaching licence for my ArchiCAD26. When I apply for new licence it transfers me to the my products window, but it do not give me the option to Apply for the 1-year licence renewal. Can you help me wit...
Do I have to apply for a new license?
I am an educational archicad user, I obtained a one-year license, however my computer is old and does not receive version 26. What should I do?
How to upgrade 25 EDU to 26 EDU?
Hello, I have the student license.
Education licence taking too long
Please when i requested for educational license it wasn't approved because a document was missing and i updated it by dropping my Google drive link but still haven't gotten the license and it's been more than 2 weeks now
Student Archicad26 on Mac - 'Serial number validation failed'
Hey guys, I have a student version of Archicad 26 on my Mac and when I try to activate it, it gives me an error saying "Serial Number validation failed”. Serial number, username etc are all correct. I've already tried restarting my computer, deleting...
authentication key
my authentication key is coming invalid , is the authentication key is Serial number ??
Resolved! Student License or Edu License
Hello, Is Archicad's Student License completely free for students? I've applied for an educational license for Archicad 25 as a student with proof, and I got this written on my webpage "Your application for a 1-year license is being processed. If you...
Archicad 26 Educational License
Hi, I downloaded Archicad 26 International. I created a Graphisoft ID with my university account. However, when: 1 login to https://graphisoftid.Graphisoft.com 2 go to the section "Online services" 3 click the link of "educational license registratio...
Exchanging between trial and edu versions
Hi,A friend of mine activated the trial version even though she is a student. Now the trial version time ended and she doesn't know how to activate the Edu license properly. The window is like: "Your trial license expired!" - Find your local revendor...
Cannot login to MyArchicad
Hi there, I've been trying to access the MyArchicad page to get the serial number of my educational license. When the page opens, i click the "login" button, log in using my credentials, and the page returns to the MyArchicad page, apparentelly witho...
GO FROM EDUCATIONAL TO PROFESSIONAL ??
Hello good Morning, a question, i have the modeling done in education and i'm trying to go to the professional Archicad, the only way i know is to convert in 3ds, is there any way to keep the educational original but in the professional to make a few...
How to restore an older version of Archicad?
I'm a student and I used to download Archicad 22 but it would be good for me to work in Archicad 23 but the educational licenses only let me upgrade to 24. How can I upgrade from 22 to 23?
Resolved! Can't register as a Student
Hi everyone, I'm trying to download the Archicad, but I get stuck in "Myarchicad" student registry with no more options to fill. Any idea why? Thanks in advance!
Resolved! commercial and educational on same machine
I have an employee with an educational license under her own graphisoft ID. She also has a graphisoft ID under her company email. When she logs into the license manager with her company ID, downloads a commercial licesnse, then goes to ope a company ...
Morphs vs GDL Scripts
Hello : I am familiar with most of AC 18 but have not used the morph tool. I’ve written a number of GDL scripts which allow me to define posts and beams with tenons at each end. Parameters of these are set in the scripts. And that data can be exporte...
More appealing draft design
Hi, my name is Merlin, I'm an architecture student from Germany. I'm trying to create the same style of plan drafting as shown in the photo example I attached to this message. I'm wondering, if this is possible with Archicad exclusively, or do I need...
Resolved! Accidentally modelled in wrong measurements - Absolute newbie
Hi there, I've learnt how to model a site model for a project which includes a slope. I have accidentally modelled using the wrong measurements but is still to scale. i.e. 10metres as 100 000mm instead of 10 000mm. Essentially, I've added an extra 0 ...
Display Wall with cuts in floorplan
Hello everyone: I cut a wall with spheres using SEO, but I can´t find a way to display the holes made to the wall in floor plan. Thanks in advance
BIMCloud for students
So, I'm going to try my best to write everything that we've tried, and I would really appreciate it if someone could lead me through the process that will succeed finally. The first thing we did was follow the tutorial from Youtube, installed everyth...
Archicad display door overhead lines
Hello everybody: Is there any option in the door settings to allow the display of overhead lines? see attached image. Thanks in advance
Insulation in a composite material layer --- need to connect to insulation in vertical wall
I am using a 3 layers slab with the middle one made of insulation. I need it to connect with the insulation on the mid layer of the vertical wall (the vertical wall is composed of 2 walls one at the bottom and one on top): how can I achieve this? Tha...
Can't open my file in educational archicad
I was using a trial version of archicad 24, wait for my student license to be approved, today I re-installed the archicad 24 and applied my license, after that could no more open my files.Please help me, I cannot open any of my works, it keeps saying...
Inclined slab and wall intersection
Hi guys, I have to make an inclined slab. As I can understand I can use the roof pitch tool but what abot the itersection with walls? If I use the Connect command I cut the upper part: how do I cut the bottom part without trasforming the wall into a ...
Teamwork not working - You are in offline mode
Hello everyone Im trying a teamwork project with my friends and we experiencing some difficulties. We managed to connect to same server and to work on same project, but after a short time we're getting message that one of us is working offline. We ar...
help, Publish module file problem. I get *.mde file not *.mod file!!!
hey guys, help,I set to publish module file, but the problem is I get *.mde file not *.mod file!!! Did someone know how to do with it?
Extensions to ARCHICAD 23
Please tell me why when installing Extensions to ARCHICAD 23 with https://www.graphisoft.ru/ offers extensions to ARCHICAD 22, no extensions to ARCHICAD 23 available for download
How to get a vector image from an axonometric view (very heavy file)
So here I am again: I have a very detailed axo of a roof where I must show all tiles. I have made the tiles with a replicated morph (hundreds of them). Then I have set up the axonometry, created a 3D document that I need to change (lines and fills) t...
Allow 3rd party cookies
Hi, this is a super basic and frustrating issue, am trying to log into myArchicad, but keep getting turned around with " × "In order to log in, you must allow 3rd party cookies." All cookie options are ticked in the Cookie Settings. Just need to log ...
Archicad 23 MDE Files
Hi all, Having a problem in archicad 23 on windows student version. I can only publish MDE files yet the hotlink manager will only import MOD files. Ive attached screenshots below, didnt have this issue in 22. Thanks!
complex profile on vertical surface
How would you put a complex surface on a vertical wall? I have an arch and I need to put a band around it. I am using the complex profle but I cannot find a way to ach it vertically. I normally would put the linear profle and thn use the ach from the...
Template
I used the student's version during my graduation. I made a good templete, but now I want to convert this template to the professional version, all my favorites, master sheets, pens, compositions, keyboard shortcuts and also my workflow, shortcut pos...
Strange wall behaviour
Hi guys, I wonder if I can get anyhelp: All of a suddent my model has started acting straneg: walls have become ruined and transparents in places. There is a jpeg of the walls and what I mean. Anyone can tell mehow o fix this problem, please? It is a...
Interface Language...
Hello, i tried contact by email to suportbr@graphisoft and brasil@graphisoft already (i'm brazilian)... Searching, i learnt that i can't change the interface language to english... would be necessary to download the International version... but... ho...
Measurements don't add up
Hi, When using the ruler (measurement tool) or the dimension tool it adds a milimeter to the measurements and I don't know what is adding that extra milimeter. If the outside measurements of the building is 5000 mm with walls 250 mm thick and a insid...
Archicad Team Work student license
greetings, I downloaded the teamwork and did all the installation steps correctly, the idea is to work together with my other partner the same project simultaneously.I have the student version. When you compare the project with the other user, there ...
archicad 23 (student version) exe error
Hi. I've recenty downloaded the student version of Archicad23 and tried doing the training courses. I have been able to open the programme and the training guide videos but when I try to open or download the 'training file' called 'Pavillion' I get t...
Curve Wall and Slab Problem
i have problem with Curved wall and slab at intersect. i think a reason is difference resolution between wall and slab edge. i draw slab with curve edge first, and then is Wall with outline Polygon with Magic Wand. Problem appear with exterior plaste...
Skylights on pitched roof
Hi there, Hope someone can help. I have been trying to work out how i can accurately place a skylight on a pitched roof with has a flat ceiling below. The only way i can see is creating a cut out in the slab. This is proving extremely time consuming ...
Old Archicad file doesn't load correctly in v.22
Hey, We've recieved our case for this semester. It's an "old" model created by a teacher, but when loaded into ARCHICAD 22 (student version) it seems to be missing walls and floors. The teachers have no clue why, can anyone help? U can get the model ...
Education to Commercial License
I just upgraded from an educational license to commercial license, but every time I open a file in ARCHICAD I continue to see an Educational version watermark. This leads me to believe that I am not able to use the full capabilities of the commercial...
Civil3D surface (IFC) to ArchiCAD22
Hello everybody! I made a surface from LIDAR points in Civil3D. I convert TIN surface to 3D Solids and then save it to IFC format. I tried to open it with ArchiCAD22, but there is nothing. Just layer. IFC viewer opens my IFC file. On the dropbox link...
Resolved! from 2D to 3D
hello! i.m new to Archicad and i would really appreciate some help. I have to design a garden and i.ve made the 2D plan, but it doesn.t appear in the 3D view. I used the fill tool to create the surfaces and i.ve read after that i can.t use them in 3d...
Archicad 21 - Opening a regular license file with an educational license
Hi everyone, I have a file that a studio sent me and wants me work on it at home. The thing is that they have a regular license and when I try to open it with my educational license a warning pops up saying that it is not possible to do so "Can't ope...
Trial version & student version
Nell'attivazione di Archicad 22 ho scelto la versione trial e non la versione educational. Appena lanciato il programma sembra che la licenza sia solo commerciale. Alla scadenza potrò lo stesso richiedere la licenza per studenti della durata di un an...
Terms and Conditions question
Is it legal to do unpaid drafting work for friends and family in the ArchiCAD educational version?
The profile dont seek the orientation i've put
Hy, I have a problem that in my 3D visualisation the beam i draw dont goes into the path. there is another line (blue in the attachment) wich sticks to the path i drew but the beam itself keep far away. Do someone have already face this problem ? tha...
Make library object transparent
Hi, I would like to place some trees as library objects on a site plan, can I make them transparent? Dave.
White background for bathroom objects
I have just placed a tile fill within my bathroom but the tile pattern is visible on the bathroom objects (bath, basin, WC). In my ArchiCAD exercise book it says "you can place a rectangular fill across the entire floor as the bathroom objects will b...
Custom surface tilling.
Is they a way to prevent tilling after adding a custom surface. I have added a custom wallpaper image but when rendering the images cuts in half on my wall and repeats again.
Text breakdown
Good morning I am a student using an educational version of ArchiCAD. When I open the file I work on with other computer educational ArchiCAD, the text is garbled. There is a font, and even when you change the text font, the breakdown remains.
Educational licence for Archicad 22
Downloaded Archicad 22, showed up as demo version, which has disabled save, save as, and copy options. How can i get educational license?
Problem with EDU Serial Number
The following message appears when I applied for an educational license in MyArchicad: No serial number has been issued yet, please wait for our response Does anyone knows if it is normal for this to appear? Thank you
Resolved! Dimension offset issues
Hi there, I apologise if this issue has been addressed before although I couldn't seem to find any info in relation to it. The problem I am having with dimensioning is when I select the linear dimension tool and then proceed to select all walls I wis...
Myarchicad.com Server Error
Help. Anytime i go to my archicad.com. im greeted with Server Error in '/' Application. Ive tried in every browser as well.
Creating a Windmill
Hello Im trying to create a version of this windmill in dundalk. However i have no idea how to slant a circular wall. Can anyone help? Thanks
New to Archicad
Hi everyone Just got started with archicad as I'm completeing a diploma of building design. Does anyone.know where to learn all parts of archicad? I have built my house walls but not sure how to add internal tiles in bathrooms and stuff just need to ...
Is it possible to have both EDU and Commercial Version
Is it possible to have both EDU and Commercial Version on the same PC?
Java problems with ArchiCAD
Hi guys, I asked elsewhere but was told I should ask here too. A while ago I went to start ArchiCAD (it was working perfectly the day before) and it kept throwing java platform errors I've tried everything I can find on google and tried every version...
Myarchicad.com Server Error in '/' Application.
I can`t open the site myarchicad.com Server Error in '/' Application. help me please
Resolved! viewport troubles
hello guys!i am a 3rd year architecture student and i have just started using archicad(archicad 20) for a few days. i have some troubles: 1.by mistake i closed the south elevation viewport and i dont know how to create another viewport with that elev...
Is it not possible to import IFC files in the Education Trial?
Hej Just have some questions for getting normal objects - like doors / windows in ar. 21 I worked before with ar. 21 before (in a company - now im a student again and trying to use the program on the school) and know how it should work, but now I don...
Education License
Could someone please help on the process of acquiring the education license?
.mde File Extension? - Archicad 19 Educational version
Hi there, I'm a fairly advanced user but have returned to university am using an educational version for my studies. At work, I often use a workflow using modules. For some reason, the educational version of Archicad publishes modules as .mde file ex...
Problem Registering for one year licence
Hello everybody, I have a problem with Myarchicad page, i downloaded ArchiCAD 20 and installed it on my computer, then I used the 30 day serial number they gave me and when i try to complete my info on the website in order to apply for 1 year licence...
Czech licence on ArchiCAD 19
Hello, I from czech republic, and our teacher tell us, "We Made in ArchiCAD 19" I download it, and my student licence doesn't work. I tryed on english version and it works. And tell me, where I get student key on ArchiCAD 19 - Czech version. Thanks
Can full and education AC versions coexist on same Mac?
We have a summer intern who is a student and downloaded the EDU version to start learning archicad. We are using license manager to allow him access to my full version while working on our projects in the office. Ideally he could go home and practice...
My Archicad 19 asks me to renew license every time I open it
I have a student license, and it used to work fine, I used to have Archicad 15 and updated them all to now, Archicad 19. Then recently for some reason every time I open Archicad 19 it says my license will expire in 6 days and I can quit or renew now....
How can i get an Educational License for ArchiCAD 19?
I had a previous MyArchicad account that i created to get a trial version of ArchiCad 18. I wasn't a student then, but I am in a Master Degree Program in Brazil now and my research is related to BIM softwares for architecture, the design process and ...
Archicad 19 Student Version Release
Hi Everyone, I was wondering when the Archicad 19 Student Version will be released on myArchicad.com. Thanks
Edu version to commercial version
How do I convert AC 18 Edu to commercial version ?
Designing a decent staircase
After upgrading to ArchiCAD 18 ( educational version ), some of the add-on I used in the past don't seem to available anymore... ArchiSuite was great for making staircases, and CadImage's electrical tool worked pretty well... Why isn't there a studen...
NEED FAST HELP!! visual/print pref's. has ruined my project!
Sorry for my english it's not my primary language. So this is my scholar project. I'm using archicad 18 64x. I must finish it till 19.02 when i have to give it with others my semestral projects to my Professor, so please help me... Everything was nor...
Converting Educational file to Commercial
We had a student intern create a summer student project with the educational version. The project has now turned into a viable commercial preojct... we'd therefore now like to use the file with our commercial v17 licenses, but can't seem to remove th...
How to change the Licence language???
Hello, everyone. i am trying to get the student version of Archicad. i am an international student in BME and i acquired a student licence for archicad but the problem is that the link they system gives me is for Hungarian version. how can this be fi...
ArchiCAD 18 Student Version Release?
Hi Guys When will ArchiCAD 18 be available on myarchicad.com, or can I use my current key with the trial of AC18, if so, where can I download this trial? Thanks
ArchiCAD 18 works fine with 17 EDU license
If your ArchiCAD 17 license has not expired, you can try out the new ArchiCAD 18 with it. In my case, I had to use the INT version, since the NED version I normally use is nota available yet. The serial is specific for a language version.
Converting commercial file to Edu
I have just downloaded Archicad17 and am a student still coming to grips with Archicad. I have been sent some house plans from a commercial user and when I open the file, all the plans appear on one 'page' and there is nothing in the 'layout book'. D...
AC Edu License on two computers
Hello, Does anybody know if it is possible to have educational Archicad installed on two computers ? I recently bought desktop computer and would like to work on it, however I would also like to keep license on my laptop computer that I used for some...
EcoDesigner * EDU
With the release of Ecodesigner *, is it accessible for educational users? I see that it is mentioned as Educational license in the License Information dialog, but when attempting to start any of its features, its not available. I'm using the Dutch/F...
BIM Curriculum 2013 cannot be opened
Hi all, I am about to start teaching Archicad again, after a gap of time, and am dismayed to find that one can download the BIM Curriculum 2013 as often as one likes, but the downloads are always corrupted - Windows cannot open the Zip Archive. Its o...
AC 16 Edu Licesne Renewal
Hello, Is it possible to renew license of Archicad 16 Edu after working on this version for last year ? It seems that when the new Archicad version is released, then the newest version is the only one that I will receive license for. Am I correct? Re...
Artlantis download not working
Hi! I am registered as student in myarchicad.com and I can easily download archicad but I cannot download Artlantis. It doesnt even open new page when I push button "download". Please HELP me, is it working for everyone?
previous versions not listed at myarchicad list
I have a 32 bit computer and in myarchicad menu i can only see ac 13, 14 and 17. archicad17 is only 64 bit. local distrubutor send a link to download for 16 but i cant find any add-ons etc. can you add the previous versions and add-ons to myarchicad ...
BIMx / Educational License
hello, i'm wondering - is Global Illumination option enabled in EDU version of BIMx (the one that comes with Archicad 17 EDU)?
ArchiCAD classes in Orange County, CA
Does anyone know where archiCAD classes are offered in Orange County, CA. I am a working professional seeking classes after working hours or on the weekends. Thanks for your help.
START edition file
Hello, I cannot open an Archicad file because I get the error: "Educational version cannot read START edition files. (14.0)" Does anyone know how to deal with this problem? Thanks! Stijn
educational file will expire?
I have started a project in educational version. However, I am wondering if after education period, can I still able to edit and save the file with commercial version? Many thanks, Kwok
Educational extension GRAPHISOFT not answering emails
Hello: -I dowloaded the archicad 16 educational version -got a 30 days trial -and after that an email explaining i should email to educacion@archisoft.com my id and some university info to get the 1 year license. ...the month as almost passed away an...
archicad 16 student version bug
there is a troubleshoot with archicad 16 student version and archistair 2. When I try to load the archistair 2 addon into archicad 16 student version, it suddenly closes. And when the archicad closes does not appear the bug report window. This doesn´...
Release date for Archicad 16 EDUCATION?
Any idead about when?
Archicad files: Proff version to edu version
Hi there, I recently downloaded the professional trial version mistakenly and started designing in that, now however I have got the correct student version and am trying to transfer/open my work in the student version. However its not allowing me...I...
.mod Files
I am trying to merge some .mod files into a EDU version project and I get the attached message.... I then tried to open it as it has suggested (seperately in EDU mode and save it as an EDU copy, but it always opens the mod file as an empty project (e...
rendering settings & projection problem
i have archicad 15 STU type .. and every time i want to open rendering settings or projection ,it won't open !! can any one tell me whats going on ? and how i can fix it ? i tried it with artlantis program and its works ! i mean do rendering .. but n...
Urgent help required!
I'm a student who has archicad 11 and can't afford an upgrade at the moment. Someone has sent me some files that have been done in version 12 and I can't open them. Unfortunately the person who sent the files I can no longer get hold of due to holida...
Saving in Cinema 4D format
Hi guys, Am I doing something wrong or a student version of Archicad 15 is crippled and it's impossible to save 3D view in Cinema 4D format? Every time when I try open the file in Cinema (v12 or v13) there are just bunch of chaotic lines. Cheers, Fly...
Removing Watermark
i am buying a full copy of Archicad 15, dose anyone know how to remover the watermark created on drawings in the student version
How to convert Student Archicad 14 .pln to .dwg
Hi, first time here... I have been teaching myself Archicad using a student copy of version 14. I really like the software and would like to keep using it. Unfortunately I have now spent a lot of time creating models which are .pln format created in ...
Portfolio
Not sure which forum this should belong to but I have a question regarding portfolios. I have a bunch of work all saved to pdf format, they are in A2 so unfortunately the file does get large especially when I have to e-mail it to a potential employer...
Student Registration Process
Hello, And thank you to anyone who assists. I submitted my student registration on 6/28/20011, then agin 7/1/2001 to edunaregistration@, and MyArchiCAD-USA@. Could someone tell me how long it takes to be verified? Thanks
Archicad 15 EDU
When will ArchiCAD 15 be available for students? the EDU versionon MyArchicad.com... Thanks
Need to reinstall Archicad 13 (student) object library
Hi, I recently upgraded to Archicad 14 Student edition (my 1 year license for 13 has expired). In the process I unwittingly deleted the object library for Archicad 13. I didn't realize my projects still were going to rely on it. Is there any way to r...
Associating objects with views
How is this done, i've downloaded the archicad essentials training, and i notice that they do it with layers, but i'm unable to figure out how?
Wanted: ArchiCAD 10 Student Version
I am a student with an old PowerMacG4. I cannot afford to upgrade my computer. I am wondering if it is possible to get an ArchiCAD student version for ArchiCAD 10. This is the latest version my computer will run.
ArchitectsJury 2011 Spring Semester Competition
Student submissions are welcome for a chance to win a Macbook Pro: http://www.architectsjury.com/pages/competition/2011-spring-semester/
Education could not view the Profession Trial
My educational Archicad 14 failed to open the file of the Archicad 14 Professional Trial. As I updated my educational Archicad 14 once, I want to know whether the different version causes the impossible open, or the educational Archicad 14 could not ...
Saving AC9 PAE into PLN file to be able to open it in AC14
I was told that to be able to open AC9 educational version files in AC14, I should save the file in PLN format. AC9 educational version has no option for PLN. Please help!!!! Thank you!
Converting commercial into educational version
A few years ago i had a educational license and i played with archicad quite a bit, designing houses nd whatever came into my mind. Now i am working and i have a commercial license for archicad 12. In my spare time i continue to play with archicad. T...
Where is 'advanced modeling library' folder in tutorial
I'm learning 'Advanced Modeling' tutorial(Chinese version) now.From the video,I know,there should be an 'advanced modeling library' in folder of the tutorial,but I can't find it.Who can tell me how to find it or where I can download the files in this...
Archicad13
Hi, I have downloaded Archicad13 as i need it for education purpose. But i dont know where to get the serial Key from... Would anyone be kinda enough and show me how to get the serial key. Thank you.
Trying to open Student Archicad 9 file in Educ.Version 14
I am trying to open an old Archicad 9 Student version file (pne or pae) in ArchiCad Educational version 14 and it won't recognize the file. Is there something I need to do or convert? Does any one know if I an open a pne or pae file from version 9 in...
Newbie Student
Hi, everyone! My name is Vicky and I'm a 2nd year architecture major from Ball State University -- and evidently, a newbie to the forums. While looking up resources for Archicad, I discovered this forum and thought I'd join in the conversation to see...
opening start edition file in a educational version
Hi! Is it possible to open a start edition file in a educational version edition? Because I can't.. Thanks!
Wanting upgrade from AC12 Edu Version to AC 14 Edu Version
I currently have AC12 (Edu Version) installed on my MacBook (OS X 10.4.. I would like to upgrade to AC14 before my version 12 expires. I am also planning to renew for another year since I am still a student. My questions are: 1. Do I have to uninstal...
ArchiCAD 14 EDU available
Several localized version are already available. Others are coming. https://myarchicad.com/
File Converter
I'm running the educational version of ArchiCAD 13 and I need to open an older file (created in ArchiCAD 7). I tried downloading the file converter available of the Graphisoft website, but that requires a WIBU protection key that I obviously don't ha...
I'm worried about using ArchiCAD
Hi, So I'm on a student forum and a member on there has asked about ArchiCAD training... I said that I used ArchiCAD etc. and that I really think it's efficient. A different (3rd year student) said that he would not recommend using ArchiCAD because i...
When can we download AR 14?
I've recently logged onto myarchicad.com to see if I can download AR 14 but it still has AR 13 listed. Is AR 14 even out yet for over-the-internet download? Thank You
CIGRAPH EDU Plugins for AC13 now Available
Hi ! The EDU Cigraph plugins are now available from www.Myarchicad.com . These plugins have some limitations (note that the Archistair have no limitations except the fact that it is the previous version_Archistair 1 (not the v2 version)
AC11 help
Im trying to reactivate ArchiCAD 11 Student Version but my problem is the key i want to use the username is different to the one i want to use. So how can i get around changing the username to reactivate it.
CIGRAPH EDU Plugins..When ?
HI ! we still with no news from GS/and Graphisoft about the futur of these plugins ! . are there plans to continue suppporting EDU plugins from Cigraph..just to know ? thanks
renewal license
i have upgraded AC 12 to AC 13 n have had renewal license. But, why is my AC still told that it will be expired for 8days. Is it just 30days license? how to get one year license like my previous AC 12? thanks
can i get renewal license in Archicad 12 version anymore?
because, archicad 13 is not compatible with my computer. its running for 64 bit processor and my computer is 32 bit. anyone can help?? i really need this software for my assignment now. it will be expired for 3 days HIXX
widows 7
Hi I have downloaded the ArchiCAD 13 (64-bit) education version for my Windows 7 but unfortunately I cannot run the program. There seems to be an error. It says: "The Macintosh Environment Support Library has incorrect version". I would really apprec...
Student in need - Archicad 6.5 to 8.1 or above
Hello. My wife is student of Interior Design in University. She got a model of house from architect in Archicad 6.5 format, but is unable to open it as she has Archicad 12. Is anyone willing to convert it to a usable format for her? We need 8.1 or la...
Plotting without the graphisoft EDU stamp
Is it possible to plot files made on EDUCATIONAL version without the educational version stamp? Even when i plot an EDU file on a licenses Archicad version the EDUCATION VERSION stamp still appears! How can i remove it,it's very annoying?
AC 13 Component Not Working error
This morning one my student encountered a strange problem while working. His laptop got switched off due to low battery. I am attaching the screen shots he gave me....
where can i download archicad 12 educationa add-on's for mac
i downloads the the full version off OBJECTiVE out into my archicad and gave me a red triangle in the addon dialog
No object Library
Just downloaded archicad 13 student version and there are no objects in my object library. My friend downloaded the mac version and he has it on his. I searched for updates and it said the library needed updating which i did and it provided me with s...
I love ArchiCad, especially for projects due in one week...
My first project of the semester was to redesign a park in downtown Las Vegas. We had one week to complete the design, drawings, presentation, etc. I'm pretty sure I couldn't have done it without ArchiCad. So I just wanted to share the final product.
About addons in EDU version
Hello everyone, i've got a little trouble i usually use ac 12 EDU with every addon cadimage, cigraph, etc. Now i've changed to ac 13 EDU but there is no cigraph addon anywhere, i really need the archiwall, i've tried to download it from the cigraph p...
Upgrading my template from Educational to Commercial
Hey, Im running Archicad EDU and about to upgrade to Commercial, Can I still use my template I created or is it forever marked with the Educational Stamp? Is there a way around this if it is marked? Don't really wanna go to the trouble of recreating ...
about edu registration archicad v13
Hello, greetings to all Members college student and am just downloaded and installed the education version of the new v13, but I have a question to ask when the 1-year educational leave on the web; I asked on the form of faculty normal data, etc. but...
Archicad 13 Student License Renewal
Hi I recently upgraded from Archicad 12 to 13 Educational Version, I recived the 30 day trial license number and used the program for a hole month After the license expired I tried to renew it with the license renewal window, but when I click on the ...
Is it possible to switch languages afterwards?
About week ago I downloaded ArchiCAD student version. I thought it would bee easier to learn this new program with my native language Finnish. But afterwards I have discovered that all guides are only in english. I also have broblems with some add-on...
Archicad 12 Student Version
Does anyone know where I can still download Archicad 12 (student version)? For some reason V.13 is not compatible with my school computers.
" ArchiCAD Educational Version " logo on printouts
Hello, This is the first time I've printed from ArchiCAD and I've noticed that in the top right corner, there is the Arhicad text with the text " Educational version' with it. I've seen this happen to fellow students, who use AutoCAD and the tutors d...
My "license renewal button" doesn't work.
I'm a student and have been using ArchiCAD for a couple of years now. A few days ago I upgrated to v. 13 and I have been approved for the ArchiCAD 1 year license. But, when i start up ArchiCAD 13 a box comes up saying: "Your ArchiCAD Education Licens...
ArchiCAD 13 EDU available
ArchiCAD 13 EDU is available for some time now. It can be downloaded from https://myarchicad.com/
my archicad 12 serial is expiredand i need another for class
I need to use archicad edu. version 12 for a school assignment. I urgently need a new serial that works without upgrading to 13. Our classes assignment is to go through the tutorials (essentials, collaboration, and advanced) from your website. I am u...
Please help with files from AC13C to AC12EDU
hey, I have kinda a vast problem. I started to work at a schoolproject, in a version my dad uses, which is AC 13 Commercial. At school, so have they the AC 12 EDU version, so I saved the file in AC13 for AC12. But, when I open the file at school, so ...
Maxonform
Hello, I'm looking for a student version of Maxonform. I'm a archicad 13 user with a student license. Could someone help me? Thank you! Sincerily Niels
student file to start 09
I recently purchased the start'09 version and had been using arch 12 for students. I cannot open previous drawings in my new software. Help! Thanks, Sharon
NEED HELP!
OK, I haven't used Archicad in a couple of months, and my account ran out. I went to renew it and it says that my serial number was blocked! What do I do? Is there someone I can contact? Help!
Corrupt AC Education License...HELP!
Good Evening, I was just granted an educational license for ArchiCAD. Eager to dive right in, I had applied it immediately, without reading the fine print of the e-mail that it would become active at 9:25:13 PM (I don't know why they did that), there...
AC 13 Edu available?
does anybody have any idea when AC 13 Educational version might be available for download?
Need suggestion on how to make the best of my internship
Hello, I need suggestions. I recently got an Internship from an Architecture firm and have been working here for four weeks. I mostly do general office work. From time to time, I receive small project, such as making presentation poster, and small de...
how do I open trial version file in student version???
Hi, Just trying to open a file we created in the trial version before we got the edu version...but now when we try and open it, it says 'educational version cannot read this document version 12.001'. Does anyone know how we can open it to re-save so ...
ArchiCad Student Version
First of all your program looks quite impressive thank you for your great work. I want to know which are the limitations of archicad student version. And if i download the last version of archicad will i be able to open archicad 10 interactive traini...
Error Message when opening Student Version of Archicad/MEP
I have download the archicad 12 student addition for my brother in law, along with the MEP and Eco packages. However, when we open Archicad 12, as the software is opening, but before the dialog box stating that it is the student package, an error mes...
Archicad 10 Serial
Hi guys.. where can i obtain a serial for archicad 10? I have one for archicad 12, but I downloaded archicad 10, because it's half the SIZE !!! Any help?
***STUDENT BOUYCOT OF GRAPHISOFT***
Why do graphisoft make archicad availabel to students, then deny them any support?? Why bother "protecting" the full licence version with a dongle when a crack for that is just as easy to find as the program itself?? As an increasing number of softwa...
Cigraph with AC12 Student version
I've been using AC as a student for about two years, and when I upgraded to AC12 my Cigraph plug-ins (notably ArchiStair) stopped working because the update had not been released. Now apparently it has been released, but when I go to: https://eduregi...
English to French
Hi there! Aahd, 19 and it's my first year in the National School of Architecture, Rabat Morocco. I've downloaded the ArchiCAD12 EDU but were a little bit disappointed to see it was in English.. Is it possible to change the language to French? If yes ...
Problems with downloading the software
I am trying to download the software for archicad 12 student edition but it does not seem to get past the first page where I enter the 'platform' and 'country.' Is anybody else having the same problem? I've downloaded it before on my old PC but now h...
Help with an assignment
Hi there, I'm new to Archicad and although I'm learning it as part of my course, the support is woeful at best. I've done reasonably well in learning the basics (I think!). However, there is something I'm stuck on and I was wondering if someone could...
Exporting 3d Models to Artlantis in Mac!!
I recently shifted from Windows to Mac, and i'm using ArchiCAD 11. in this imac machine.. Now i have a problem... I can not export my 3d-Models to Artlantis for i can't find the option at the save as!.... If there's any help on this one... i'll be gl...
Failure to generate 3D views - ArchiCad v12
i've just started to learn ArchiCad by working my way through ArchiCad Essentials ITG. Whenever I try to generate a 3D view of an item drawn, my screen goes blank then the page shuts down and a bug report is generated. Any ideas how I can resolve thi...
Sample house - best practice
Hello, I am new to Archicad and looking for a good sample house to download that shows best practice drawing technique and layouts. The house should be drawn in 3D with all necessary elements and details with a full set of construction documents. Per...
Rotating item in library.
Hey, i am currently using ArchiCAD 12. I am using a Phillipe Starck bar tool in my design and as it is not in my library i am creating it. At the moment i'm using the Elbow pipe in basic shapes. I was wondering if anyone knows how to get a different ...
Help with the very basics
I have just installed and watched the ArchiCAD 12 tutorials. I need to create a 3D model of a house along with all the windows, doors and services for a University Portfolio. Are there any books and help that I can get to help with the very basics an...
The dreaded full set default
Hi all Can anyone tell me if the powers that be have sorted out the defaulting to full set in the publisher sets.. I am on archicad 11!! I now have to sit here with the printer off, for half an hour while my computer updates each and every drawing, w...
new user: few questions
hey there, i just have two questions that i need help clearing up! 1. is there a way to make circular slabs? 2. how can i plot a plan with the roof visible (as in the roof covers the floor plan) thanks in advance
"Other Objects" greyed out in Object Default Settings?
Hiya, This is my first post so Hi! I'm very new to ArchiCAD (only downloaded it last week) and I'm just getting to grips with some basic stuff. I've created an editable library part, which when I open the Library Manager I have added to the Library a...
Artlantis Studio 2 on two machines
I'm a student so have gratefully downloaded ArchiCAD and Artlantis in both Mac and PC versions as I have a Macbook Pro and a desktop PC. My problem is the ArchiCAD serial works on both my versions of ArchiCAD no problem, however after installing and ...
CREATING CONOID WITH ELLIPSE SECTION
I WANT TO CREATE ONE WALL LIKE ONE CONOID WITH ELLIPSE SECTION. CAN ANYBODY TALL ME HOW CAN I FIX THIS?
curverd walls and ceilings in archicad 11
hi was hoping if any1 would know how 2 create curved walls and ceilings iv tried the mesh tool..but no success 4 me im kinda new 2 the archicad n would appreciate any help or advice thanx! anything similer to the below pic would b great
archicad 11 version not recognising archicad 12
hi i was hoping if any1 has any solutions to the above problem, as i have been creating a space in archicad 11 and then further edited in in the archicad 12 version. Now when i try 2 re-edit it in 11 it doesnt recognise the file!
Plot Floor Plan Without Roof
Hi~ I am a teacher using ArchiCad 11 for the PC in my High School Architecture Classes. I am currently having trouble getting ArchiCad to plot a floorplan without plotting the lines for the roof. Could someone shed some light on the how to "turn off ...
Student Version of MEP Modeler?
Hey all. Does anyone know if Graphisoft plans to add the MEP Modeler extension to the educational version of Archicad? Right now I'm using Visio for that stuff after exporting from Archicad, but doing it right in Archicad would save so much time! Tha...
printing design presentation panels
Hi, im an architecture student and i was wondering if anyone had any advice on printing my design panels at A1 size. what type of finish would you recommend, i think i can choose from matte or gloss. the panels are pretty much full colour. and also i...
Walls cut at an angle
I am putting a slanted roof on my building and I need to cut the tops of the walls at an angle so that they meet up with the roof nicely. Does anyone know how to do this? Thank you -Jonelle
New with archicad - like to ask some advices
hiyee!! need some advices, cause at my country (sad to say.. not much is familiar with archicad) so im pretty interested and i need some tips and advices.. hope someone could give me some advices for a newbie like me. why isnt the 3d object i downloa...
help renewaling my licence
hey, i have still 12 days untill my 30 day licence ends. I want to renewal it, but when i press 'licence renewal', nothing hapens? Does my 30 day licence has to end first?
unable to download archiCAD 12
Hi - I have successfully gone through registration and have been sent a link - unfortunatley this downloads an ms-dos exe file..... any help would be greatly appreciated... cant get a response from the info team.... need to get familiar before the on...
Wall/Construction Problems
The little arrow that appears on the straight wall and the curved wall and on a couple of the roofing construction options that give you the option if you want to draw a straight wall, a retangle, a continuous wall and so forth is not working for me....
I'm new and confused!
Hi everyone! I just registered 5 mins ago so I can post. I have just upgraded from Arch 9 to 11 (yes a bit slow I know) and am working on a project. All seems Ok and I am managing well for a computer illiterate person but... I don't think I have load...
parabolic arch
I'm a 1st year on architect. Could anyone pls tell me how to create a parabolic arch using Archicad? I'll be very grateful!
Beginners Stage
Im a newbie to Archicad & was wondering what the most effective way of learning archicad would be, as I have found the tutorials unhelpful with the basic functions i.e. basic functions similar to Autocad such as joining walls, switch orthodox off/on,...
!Restored: How to show an x in the section cut of a beam?
Also , how do you get an X symbol on a wooden beam etc that has been cut, looking at the section view? Thnaks Dmac
How do I question on Markers for doors and windows
Hi, 1) How do I rotate the text on a door and window marker? Is it possible? I have created markers on the floor plan, but unfortunately Archicad has rotated the text in the markers so that they are vertically aligned on the plan , and need to be rea...
Instructions? Guides? ArchiCAD11 Australia
Hi to all, new user here and new to the whole computer drawing experience. I'm a Mac user and have just downloaded ArchiCAD 11. Please!!! is there a book out there... on line training tutorials are useless. Sorry guys but really a good book is requir...
Limitations of Archicas 12 student version...
Hi all, I'm about to begin my diploma in architecture after finishing my first placement year and am looking forward to returning to using Archicad as the practice I was at used MicroGDS ... Anyways, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what limit...
Trial version files vs Education version
I originally installed a trial version instead of the education version of the software because the SN did not work for the Ed version. I've since received a valid education serial number, removed the trial version and installed the education version...
Instruction book/manual
Heya, I'm just getting into ArchiCAD and I wondered if there were any good books out there (or online manuals) which teach you how to use it and what all the different stuff does. I know there are various video tutorials around but I prefer to use so...
Saving Plans And Elevations as pictures.
What im after is help saving an elevation and furbniture plan. Whenever i save them as a Jpeg, tiff, etc, the quality comes out very pore. And the lines becomes smudgey and blured. The only way ive been able to get around this is to print them off , ...
2D SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Hey Guys, I need your help with how to do a sectional perspective on archicad. im using the marquee tool but it only opens it in 3D, i need it to be 2D. i.e a normal 2D section but on a perspective, showing the wall cavities, foundation, etc. Can any...
Hidden lines in plan view appearing as solid , not dashed
I am trying to draw a simple foundation plan composed of a concrete wall supporting a slab. The wall is made up of 2 walls, the top one thinner than the bottom. The slab sits against the edge of the wall. My 2 problems are: 1) the lower inside wall e...
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