ARCHICAD Solo has limitations, and that’s great
March 27, 2016
Back in January 2016, GRAPHISOFT introduced ARCHICAD 19 Solo to the North American market. In our market, ARCHICAD Solo replaces ARCHICAD STAR(T).
ARCHICAD 15
Goodbye Vista, we hardly knew you.
February 6, 2014
Are you still using Windows Vista to run ArchiCAD? Your days are numbered.
Compatibility note: ArchiCAD on Windows 8.1 and OS X 10.9 Mavericks
October 23, 2013
Do you use ArchiCAD on Windows? How about ArchiCAD on Windows 8.1? Or are you a Mac user who just upgraded to OS X 10.9 Mavericks? Here’s what you need to know.
The BIMobject App Now Released for ArchiCAD
June 18, 2013
MALMÖ, SWEDEN, June 18, 2013 — BIMobject® announced today that the cloud integration App for GRAPHISOFT’s ArchiCAD, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has been launched. The App is completely free of charge for all users of ArchiCAD worldwide, giving the ArchiCAD user a toolset to find, source, update and check BIM objects supplied through the http://bimobject.com cloud completely integrated in their software. The integration is completely
The Principal Work Environment from Graphisoft North America
July 2, 2012
So this is part 2G. Like all those countless movie sequels, it’s time to change up the post titles and not highlight that this is the equivalent of 2007’s Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends. Just call it Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends. There’s no need to see the original Land Before Time movie to appreciate this umpteenth sequel. By the way, I saw the original
Definitive Proof of the Shell Tool’s Awesomeness
January 15, 2012
Since the release of ArchiCAD 15 I’ve enjoyed using the shell tool–more for it’s ability to be reshaped in 3D, plan, section, and elevation than its crazy form-making opportunities. BIMES has created a 4 minute video that highlights how impressive and versatile the shell tool is and I am just blown away. Enjoy. This video originally came from a blog post by BIMES that explains the origin and reasoning behind this
Take 14:36 to let Eric Bobrow teach you about Guide Lines in ArchiCAD 15
September 5, 2011
When I introduce my coworkers to ArchiCAD 15, I show them three new things and then say “get to work, we’ll cover the rest as it comes up”. I know that’s not the best way to learn a new version, but everyone using ArchiCAD 15 at SALA Architects happens to be on projects with tight deadlines. So they get the short, short version of my upgrade speech. Half of the
Just in time for Fall Semester…
August 30, 2011
The Free Educational version of ArchiCAD 15 is FINALLY available for download (as are all the add-ons and Artlantis). Read more about it at the official ArchiCAD blog. More likely though, you’re already heading to www.myarchicad.com to download it.
From AutoCAD (to ArchiCAD) to SketchUp… a race
August 21, 2011
Recent History Over the past few months I’ve made a couple of terrain models in ArchiCAD 14 and then exported them to SketchUp 8. At first this was done to figure out a way to collaborate with a fellow architect who is an avid SketchUp user. We both wanted to work in the program we knew best. After I modeled the first site it became evident that it was incredibly
Old ArchiCAD Libraries Available for EVERYONE!
August 11, 2011
Need every Library shipped with any version of ArchiCAD since 1995? Here’s how to get all the old ArchiCAD Libraries.
All the Changes in ArchiCAD 15 that we love, but won’t be Advertised
July 28, 2011
Most of us have read about ArchiCAD 15 on the ArchicadWiki. If you want a refresher, read this and also the official changes guide. Many of us are even using ArchiCAD 15 on a daily basis and enjoying the new features like the shell tool and the 3D editing planes. But have you also read this list from the forum: Undocumented Changes in V15. There are a lot of little
ArchiCAD 15!!!
June 15, 2011
The US, International English, and German versions are the first three of 26 local versions in ArchiCAD 15’s global release schedule. They have started shipping. ArchiCAD 15 software packages will reach end users in the coming weeks. All local versions are planned to reach the market by the end of Q3 2011. But waiting for the mail is annoying. So… go to www.myarchicad.com, register, and download the ENG, INT, or
Two Webinars – Graphisoft ArchiCAD (June 16th) and Tekla BIMsight (July 6th)
June 12, 2011
I guess this is the season for webinars. Graphisoft has a webinar coming up this week (Thursday) focused specifically on the Shell tool in ArchiCAD 15. I’m looking forward to this as it seems like the shell tool will revolutionize the way I work as much as the introduction of complex profiles did. Get more details and sign up here. Oh and lest I forget, this webinar comes with 1
A great Spanish language ArchiCAD Blog (don’t worry Google Translate is here to help)
June 5, 2011
Last week I tweeted (@https://shoegnome.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1d-2d-3d-intersection.webp) and posted on facebook (www.facebook.com/https://shoegnome.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1d-2d-3d-intersection.webp) a link to an old post I did. Here it is. It was a short post about two things. There were some great tips from the ArchiCAD Forum. Real little gems that have increased my effectiveness in ArchiCAD tremendously. I can’t believe I lived without these tricks for so many years. Go back to the old post, follow the links,
ArchiCAD Spring Academy 2011 Recap
May 29, 2011
Daniel Dusoswa, Chairman of ACUA (ArchiCAD Users Association), forwarded me Ray Elysee’s recap of the 2011 ArchiCAD Spring Academy. After reading it, I am even more jealous of everyone who was there. I hope that in coming years I’ll be able to attend and that some of us users in North America will create similar events on this side of the Atlantic. I want to thank Daniel and Ray for
Don’t Worry, that was just my brain exploding: ArchiCAD 15
May 20, 2011
Many of us will be downloading ArchiCAD 15 in a few days. In preparation, read this very exciting in depth look at ArchiCAD 15 from Architosh.
ArchiCAD 15 Wiki Page
May 10, 2011
I don’t know if this is the full list yet, but you can read more and more about ArchiCAD 15.
I upgrade, you upgrade, we all upgrade
May 8, 2011
Or at least you better. No one should be running ArchiCAD 6.5 on Windows 2000. It just doesn’t make sense. And it is a huge loss of value and wasted effort. No one should have to deal with plotmaker ever again. Ever. There is just no acceptable argument as to why someone would still want to use it. A few weeks ago, my brother Mike sent me a link to
ArchiCAD 15 — Broaden Your DESIGN Horizons
May 3, 2011
BUDAPEST, May 3, 2011 — GRAPHISOFT announced today ArchiCAD 15, the latest version of its premium design software for architects. ArchiCAD 15 enriches architectural forms available for designers to unleash their creative minds. The new version also expands the scope of the BIM workflow to include renovation & refurbishment projects. “ArchiCAD 15 addresses architects in their native language with an innovative approach to handling design spaces and forms,” said Miklos