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Anonymous
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I was watching the youtube videos, and I want to ask you guys that already have AC 15, It is just roofs and the shell tool that is new?
There are something else that I should know?
Thank you in advance.
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Anonymous
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For the Mac OSX its now 64 bit.
Anonymous
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Further there is a webinar on June 29 about all the new features.

here is the link:

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/162631474
Karl Ottenstein
Moderator
cartann wrote:
I was watching the youtube videos, and I want to ask you guys that already have AC 15, It is just roofs and the shell tool that is new?
There are something else that I should know?
Thank you in advance.
Definitely more than revised roof tool and shells. Read through all tabs here:
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/

(For information in Portuguese, it is a shame that the Brazilian reseller still only shows ArchiCAD 14 information and that the Portuguese reseller has almost no information.)
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Anonymous
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from the website;


Multi-Plane Roof
Revolved
Rotated and Ruled Shells
Enhanced Model Element Connections
Editing plane displayed during input
More sophisticated 3D feedback during selection and input
More informative feedback on coordinate axes in 3D window
2D Guide Line Improvements
Brand new 3D guidelines
On-screen aids for precise placement/editing in 3D
Streamlined pet palette choices
Free Rotate in 3D
Improved Rotate in 2D
Streamlined element creation: Define element depth (z-value) graphically in 3D window
Element-level Definition of Renovation Status
Renovation Related Plan Types Out of the Box
Graphical Highlighting of Elements by Renovation Status
Simple Export of Different Plan Types
IFC Properties as Native ArchiCAD Parameters
More Accurate Assignment of IFC Parameters for Library Parts
More Powerful IFC Manager
Effective IFC Data Handling in Teamwork
Improved Localized Text Handling
New features of IFC import/export: IFC I/O Story-mapping
Improvements in Detect IFC Model Changes
Improved Merge to IFC function
Handling of Renovation status at IFC I/O
Easier library migration
New objects
• Sustainable design
• Medical usage
• Furnishings
• Sanitary objects
Door/Window enhancements
Native 64-bit Mac ArchiCAD
Faster Autosave
IFC Performance / Optimized export (performance) / Optimized import (performance).
Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
Community Admin
And, as mentioned in this link:

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=190972#190972

SketchUp Import/Export on Mac, too.
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Anonymous
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laszlonagy wrote:
And, as mentioned in this link:

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=190972#190972

SketchUp Import/Export on Mac, too.
I barley use Sketchup but this is so great! One question though, when the SU file is imported back into AR15, is it imported as an object? Can it be edited in anyway?

Also, do you know the release date for AR15 Mac Education version?

Thank you very much.
Laszlo Nagy
Community Admin
Community Admin
I don't have exact info about EDU versions. I know various localized versions are rolling out, one after the other, and I am sure the EDU versions will also come out in the coming months, but I have no info on exactly when.
You may ask your local reseller, they may have more info about your country.

About the SU question: They come in as objects but not as editable, parametric objects.
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Achille Pavlidis
Enthusiast
I would like to say that the improved IFC exporter is really improved. Apart from creating smaller files, I finally managed to get the IFC open properly on an Energy Evaluation software.
That was nice.
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Stephen Dolbee
Booster
I just opened a v13 job in AC15. The smoothest transition yet with libraries. Even cadimage D&W builder (of course I had to upgrade first). No warnings or missing parts. Good job GS!
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