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Jan Millan · 2025-08-11

ABOUT THIS ARTICLE This article highlights selected new features and improvements in this version of Archicad. For the complete list of features, see the New Features Guide. For system requiremets, see System Requirements Learning Center – Digital OnboardingAI Assistant – Ar...

Jan Millan · 2025-08-09

The MEP Designer unlocks new possibilities for model-based design and coordination of building systems. By improving the collaboration between MEP engineers and architects, workflows become more efficient and the overall design quality increases. This article provides an ove...

Jan Millan · 2024-10-02

WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR? This guide is designed for users converting their custom template files from Monolithic Libraries to the new Global Library system. It aims to clarify which library packs are included in each regional template, serving as a helpful checklist for loadin...

Jan Millan · 2024-10-02

When transitioning from the Monolith Library to the new Library Packages in Archicad 28, it's important to understand that custom components (e.g., door panels, handles, knobs) created using the Monolith Library are not directly compatible with the Library Packages. To ensur...

Jan Millan · 2024-10-02

Starting with Archicad 28, the Built-in Generic Template is a direct copy of the International (INT) Template, available in all regions. This means that unless you use a localized Online Template, your new projects will use the global INT version, which may differ from the t...

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If you are using the Global library, it should appear under the Model View Options under: 'DETAIL LEVEL OF DOOR AND WINDOW SYMBOLS > Door Opening Line on Floor Plan'

Jan Millan · 2026-06-24

@TaniavH I may be misunderstanding part of your workflow, but I’m not sure why the BIMcloud Basic server would need to remain running to create new user profiles for cloud-based licensing BIMcloud SaaS. As far as I know, BIMcloud Basic users cannot be imported into BIMcloud ...

Jan Millan · 2026-06-23

It could be a "far from origin" issue. See here:https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Project-data-BIM/Far-From-Origin-Troubleshooting-Guide/ta-p/304210

Jan Millan · 2026-06-10

You can create custom keyboard shortcutsfor almost any command/tool you want. The commands under the Edit menu are some of my most frequently used keyboard shortcuts, so I mapped them around the same area of my keyboard. To give you an idea of what's possible, here are some ...

Jan Millan · 2026-05-30

It’s likely your Drawing settings are using a “layout” pen set. If you access the drawings settings, you can change the pen set to “by view” and it should match the source view.

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Archicad 29: A glance at the new features

MEP Designer - Overview

Default Library Packs in Each Archicad Language Version

Migrating Custom Components for Compatibility with Library Packages

Archicad Template Types

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Re: BIMcloud as a Service - Create new user instead of inviting GSID?

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Re: pens showing differently in viewport on sheet than in source view