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Shoegnome Open Template v26 for Archicad 26 and v25.4 for Archicad 25

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There’s a lot of angst about Archicad 26. Is it worth upgrading? Is there enough value over Archicad 25? Are all the Attribute coordination shenanigans a net positive? The decision to upgrade this year is much harder than usual. I will nevertheless be starting three upcoming projects in Archicad 26. But instead of abandoning my Archicad 25 template and building my Archicad 26 template, I’ve done one more update to my Archicad 25 template. The Shoegnome Open Template v25.4 for Archicad 25 and the Shoegnome Open Template v26 for Archicad 26 are going to be very similar. The only differences will be noted below.

Ready to download the template? Click the big support button or go to the template page. As always the template is free; clicking the PayPal support button (below or on the template page) is optional. If you support my template with a contribution of $100 or more and send me an email with your address, I’ll ship you an 8 oz tumbler as a thank you. The PayPal button below will take you to the Shoegnome Open Template v26. If you want the final v25 version, go to the template FAQ.

Shoegnome Open Template v26 changes:

  1. Model View Options – Show Opening Lines in 3D for cabinets in the following MVO: 0 | All On; 1 | High Detail, Markers On; 4 | Minimal Space
  2. Favorites (Revised) – All cabinets have been tweaked to improve 2D display
  3. Added Folders for Layers, Surfaces, Building Materials, Composites, and Complex Profiles
  4. Updated IFC translators to align with the Archicad 26 OOTB template.
  5. Updated/replaced SAF Sample Translator

Shoegnome Open Template v26 & v25.4 changes:

  1. Project Map/View Map – Modified Interior Views camera angle to be 90 degrees
  2. Layer (NEW) – 4 | Site – Contours.Annotation
  3. Layer (Renamed) 4 | Site – Property Line.Annotation
  4. Layer Combination – Added 4 | Site – Contours.Annotation to 1 | Site Plan
  5. Layer Combination – removed 6 | Structural – Trusses from 5 | Schematic Design
  6. Layer Combination – removed 1 | Zones from 3 | Electrical Plan
  7. Graphic Override – 4 | Tempered Glass (Yes) was wrong.  Tempered glazing should be set to YES.
  8. Graphic Override (NEW) – 4 | Zone Boundary Checker
  9. Object (Revised) – Shower Head SG25 – Added extra length option for all types
  10. Object (Revised) – Hand Shower SG 25 – Option for connection below the hand shower
  11. Favorite (Revised) – Interior Elevation names now <Zone Name> Looking <Orientation>
  12. Favorite (Revised) – Exterior Single Door, updated Operation Type
  13. Favorite (Revised) – Exterior Door – Wall with Siding, updated Operation Type
  14. Favorite (Revised) – Exterior – Patio Door – Wall with Siding, updated Operation Type
  15. Favorite (Revised) – Interior – Barn Door, updated Operation Type
  16. Favorite (Revised) – Interior – Double Door, updated Operation Type
  17. Favorite (Revised) – Interior – Double Door w/ Glass, updated Operation Type
  18. Favorite (Revised) – All lights have default text in 2D of ‘x’
  19. Favorite (Revised) – All railing favorites, updated break line pen numbers
  20. Favorite (NEW) – Built-in Cabinet (Frame)
  21. Favorite (NEW) – Built-in Cabinet (Door)
  22. Favorite (NEW) – Built-in Cabinet (Drawer, short)
  23. Favorite (NEW) – Built-in Cabinet (Drawer, tall)
  24. Favorite (NEW) – Light – Ceiling Mounted Low Profile
  25. Favorite (NEW) – Operation Type Check label
  26. Favorite (NEW) – Contour Line (heavy)
  27. Favorite (NEW) – Contour Line (light)
  28. Favorite (NEW) – Shower Head – Rain Shower
  29. Favorite (NEW) – Ridge Vent
  30. Favorite (NEW) – Vent Hood (Beam)
  31. Favorite (NEW) – Railing – Cable sized for sloped railing
  32. Favorite (NEW) – Railing – Cable 36″ high side hung
  33. Favorite (NEW) – Cable railing
  34. Favorite (NEW) – Handrail – circular w/ returns
  35. Favorite (NEW) – Handrail – rectangular w/ returns
  36. Complex Profile (NEW) – 2 | Cor-A-Vent Ridge Vent
  37. Complex Profile (NEW) – 2 | Vent Hood (body)
  38. Complex Profile (NEW) – 2 | Vent Hood (ends)
  39. Composite (NEW) – 1 | Exterior Wall – 2×4, insulation, sheathing
  40. Composite (NEW) – 1 | Exterior Wall – 2×6, insulation, sheathing
  41. Layout Book – Added “For Reference Only” note to Interior Elevations & Electrical & 3D Views
  42. Schedules – Revised cell heights to .3 from .25
  43. Schedules – Revised and Added simple Window and Door schedules
  44. Element Transfer Settings – minor revisions

What are you waiting for?

Go download the Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad 26! 


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