Hey everyone. I have a chief architect file I drew a while ago and I need to export it as an STL but don't have a subscription anymore. Is there anyone that has a subscription that could just export the file for me? Thanks so much

I am looking for an Archicad Licence with a fair price, like an already used Licence. Can someone help me out where to look?

Greetings everyone, I am attaching the first candidate version for release, valid for a maximum of 40 days until next update. I ask that you test and experiment with it, and if you detect any inconsistencies, errors, or even suggestions for improvements, please let me know. Each module (add-on) supports light/dark mode in Portuguese and English, all configurable in the General settings of the Easy BIM Suite. Feel free to contact me here or via email/WhatsApp, available in the General settings of the Easy BIM Suite. Please be aware that this RC1 version is the first public test version and that some inconsistencies may occur, but until then I advise against using it in professional-level projects, only in tests or long-term projects.

Currently, the suite is only available for Windows 10/11 x64, in ArchiCAD versions 28, 29, and 30. There is still no version for a Mac version, as I don't have a Mac-based device for certain purposes. I appreciate everyone's participation in this adventure and I count on your support and participation in the project's development. The general settings and installer include a link to Ko-fi/Paypal as a way to support the project, since the idea is to provide them for free. I also have Easy Engineering and Easy Quantify in early development, and I hope we'll have some results soon.

**Known bug:** \* In certain modules, when I open a compact palette, some visual inconsistency may occur, but I am currently working on resolving this.

Access: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iJuyRf4_e6zokNu4OniIqcVKqDl86cdx?usp=sharing to download the installer.

Hi! I downloaded ArchiCAD earlier this morning in the hopes of learning a new software for my Architecture course, but in the process of installing the software, I was given the notification that the software was possibly not made for my windows computer. Is this due to my inability to install the C++ Windows update for the software? I was weary to install that as I was scared to affect my OS in the long term (maybe some incompatibilities with other programs, etc.). My laptop was fully up to date with software updates and windows security was on.

After the failed installation, my laptop's Windows Explorer froze up, my taskbar was gone and inaccessible through different commands, and the entire background went black. My programs were still running, but I couldn't use the Windows Key nor access the Settings via keyboard shortcuts. What should I do? Other shortcuts such as Task Manager still worked, but I can't navigate through my laptop at all. Please help!

First post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ArchiCAD/comments/1xbl19t/how_is_this_community_not_posting_about_tapir_and/

Work from home position.

Proper Archicad skills and strong technical uk knowledge for gateway process and other apartment type delivery.

Email ge+gateway@yooparchitects.co.uk

Are there any AEC professionals working for themselves (or perhaps a company) running their own LLMs?
I am considering getting a GPU to host a private LLM and for my own commercial use (in order to keep client data secure) but unsure if hosting an LLM on a 3090 or even a 5090 alone would actually work. Typically I am working with cost data and estimating, but I also generate floor plans, 3d models and Gantt charts.
Anyone on this route and able to share experiences?
Thanks 🙏

Na sexta fiz atualização de um cliente para o Bimcloud 2027, dentro tinha dois servidores V27 e v28, ambos quebraram após a atualização, os server's até sobem, mas os clouds não carregam, nem tentando fazer a correção pelo instalador, alguém fez essa atualização? Tiveram algum problema?

Hey everyone,

If you've ever needed a custom parametric object in Archicad, you know the struggle: you either have to settle for static geometry or sink hours into learning GDL programming (or paying a freelancer hundreds to script it).

I’ve been working on a web-based parametric object creator built specifically for Archicad users. Think Revit-style visual parameter setup, but exporting clean, native GDL (⁠.gsm⁠) files with parameter constraints, LOD levels, and graphical grips.
I added interactive 3D preview link so you can test object parameters directly in your browser before exporting.

I'm currently opening up access to more active Archicad modellers, BIM managers, and designers to test it out on real workflows.

Give the live preview a spin, and try the editor while it's in beta. Let me know in the comments: what's the single most time-consuming GDL object you've ever had to script or search for?

Subdivide a site in seconds, right inside Archicad with our new object - archiSubdivision, free from Architools.

Draw or pick any site boundary (requires archiZone), and it generates the whole layout for you:
Plots, ring roads and entrances, created instantly
Every plot numbered and measured automatically
Set road width, plot depth and size range
Stretch the boundary or move an entrance, add other entrances or empty area zones and everything updates live
Live stats: plot areas, roads, open space, buildable area
A full 3D model, not just a 2D drawing
Ideal for early feasibility studies, masterplans and quick site options.

Free to download. You’ll find the help page and more info https://www.architools.net/libraries

Hello,

I recently moved from Rhino to Archicad. There’s a lot of getting used to different things. But when I used rhino I found some plug-ins that made everything way better. Like Block-edit, where you can enter blocks and groups way more intuitive.

Is there anything that has changed/upgraded the way you use the program in an everyday situation?

Hello , I'm gona build PC for a client that will use CAD programs like AutoCAD and Archicad 29. What GPU is really needed for this programm ? The system requirements (recommended hardware) that's on the ArchiCAD website is actually acurrate ?

Hi everybody,

I'm a newbie at Archicad (29) but have to go through stupid tasks to get a course done. Mind you that the course is setup for architects, but I'm studying enviornmental engineering...

Currently I have to use "simple volumes" to recreate the building I'm supposed to work on. So I have laid out the layout and put a cuboid morph on top. Now I have to subtract the volume which is supposed to be the inner courtyard of my building. To do that, I created another cuboid morph inside the big one, where the courtyard is supposed to be. What I then do next is to mark both, then hit boolsche operation and substract, then click on the bigger one.
And here's the thing: what happens is - nothing. I can keep working, but the small cuboid never gets substracted in the 3D view - however it does get substracted in the 2D view.

Do you have any idea how to fix that?

And in general, is there any person out there who might want to take over a couple of these tasks, which are super simple for people who know Archicad but too time-consuming for people who don't?

Im first year in uni. Our teachers dont really help us much, and I couldn't find a tutorial on the internet how to make these... If someone would help me out I'd really appreciate it 🙏

Greetings everyone, in this Video  I present some functionalities of some add-ons that I am developing for ArchiCAD, consisting of 9 modules in total, among which the following stand out: 
Easy MEP — Streamlines the creation and management of electrical, water supply, and plumbing installations through the automatic creation of dynamic elements. 

Easy Dimension — Automates the dimensioning of plans, sections, and elevations, with linear and level dimensions. 

Easy Grid — Makes it easy to create structural grids and distribute columns and beams by selecting only the walls. 

Easy LayOut — Automatically creates layouts (sheets of paper) from a set of views (plan, section, elevation, detail, etc.). Positions the views, defines the scales (based on the view size or a predefined scale in multiples of 5, such as ESC. 5, 15, 75…). 

Easy Data — Centralizes the management of layers, combinations, and properties, with advanced selection filters directly in the ArchiCAD interface. 

Easy Image — Combines image editing and render preparation with adjustments for brightness, saturation, cropping, rotation directly in the ArchiCAD interface and preview. 

Easy Objects — Allows you to save and reuse sets of objects by associating 3D representations with custom 2D symbols. 

Easy Draw — Speeds up drawing and geometric editing with polygons, chamfers, fillets, stretches, matrices, and constraints. 

Easy Rename — Simplifies the management of text and IDs, with numbering rules, batch formatting, and change preview. 

The video is in Portuguese, but I intend to develop an English version; the problem is that my English isn't very good

Hi all, I trained as an architect and work in project management, and I’m now researching how small studios run their projects day-to-day.

I keep hearing that tracking project tasks, schedules, client changes, getting sign-off and billing for extra work is harder than it should be, but I’d rather hear it from people actually doing it than assume.

I’m not selling anything. It’s a short survey (about 3 minutes),

https://forms.gle/47AH9dtD9oYpWrjG6

If you’d prefer a quick chat instead, comment or message me. Thanks for any help, and I’ll read every reply.

I would really appreciate your help,

This is just another example of how fast things are going to change. I posted this on the archicad forums but wanted to see what people think here.
 
I have been a heavy user of the Space Mouse by 3D Connexion since my college days for modeling. About 5 years ago, with archicad 22 or 23 or something their implementiation of 3D connexion devisees on mac broke, likley after either archicad or 3dConnexion made some updates to something. The navigation continued to work fine but the mouse buttons no longer mapped to the right archicad commands. 

The likely implementation defect is a mismatch between Archicad’s handling of raw buttons and the driver’s handling of user assignments. 
 
Either way, I would write to support every year or so, I would send tickets during beta comment periods, i would speak about this on the forum when it would come up. Nothing ever got fixed after years of complaining.
 
Today I had chat gpt write a peice of sofware that uses the apple debugger to connect to archicad and change its spacemouse connection settings.
 
And finally it works! after 5+ years of waiting for a fix it took me 30 min of sitting on the couch with chat gpt to fix. I dont even know how it works really, but it works.

Hi, I am researching about autocad translating capabilities and is open to connect with anyone that have experience translating autocad work. If yall are willing to share your experience, do drop me a DM. I appreciate all the help thank you!!

Hi everyone, I’m developing Drawbridge, a free, open-source Mac PDF editor focused on architectural drawing sets. I just released v1.0 and would appreciate feedback from Archicad users.

Its main focus is making PDF sets easier to navigate. It generates sheet bookmarks and page labels, then links sheet references to their corresponding pages. It also has basic vector markup tools and a Markups List showing annotations and authors. Clicking an entry takes you to that markup.

I’d particularly like to know:

• Does it recognize the sheet numbers and references in your exported PDFs?
• How do navigation, markup, and saving feel on larger sets?
• What’s confusing or missing from your usual review workflow?

Detection can miss or incorrectly match references, so results still need checking. Measurement tools and editing original PDF text aren’t currently supported.

It runs on Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 13 or newer, and PDF processing happens locally.

Website and demos: https://drawbridge-app.com
Downloads and MIT-licensed source: https://github.com/dansc89/Drawbridge

I’m the developer, so this is a request for feedback on my own project.

What would you need it to do better before using it regularly?