Archicad 29 Goodies [ FULL ]

Full support for IFC 4.3 entities: Railways (IFCRailway), Roads (IFCRoad), Ports, and Cables. Archicad 29 now exports alignments and cross-sections directly from the new "Infrastructure Line" tool (a separate goodie: a lightweight alignment tool between the Line and Roof tools).

Yes, if... you work in a team with structural/MEP consultants, or you do a lot of renovation work with point clouds.

Wait, if... you are in the middle of a large production phase (version 28 is very stable). The "goodies" are workflow wins, not emergency bug fixes.

Happy modeling! Have you found a hidden gem in Archicad 29? Share your own goodies in the comments (professionally). archicad 29 goodies

ArchiCAD 29 strengthens its collaboration toolkit to better support multidisciplinary teams. File-based and cloud-based teamwork features are more stable and offer clearer conflict resolution cues, reducing friction during simultaneous model editing. Improved support for open formats such as IFC and enhanced import/export fidelity help maintain data integrity when exchanging models with engineers, contractors, and consultants using other BIM platforms.

These interoperability improvements make ArchiCAD 29 a more reliable hub for project coordination, enabling architects to retain model intelligence while integrating external inputs without extensive manual rework.

Managing complex visual styles became much smarter. Full support for IFC 4

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry never sleeps, and neither does Graphisoft. With the release of Archicad 29, the bar for Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been raised once again. Dubbed a release focused on "Design-Driven BIM," this version is packed with "goodies"—those powerful, often under-the-hood features that drastically improve workflow, rendering, documentation, and modeling precision.

Whether you are a sole practitioner or part of a large firm, here is an exhaustive look at the hidden gems and headline features in Archicad 29.

Automation receives attention in ArchiCAD 29 through smarter object behavior and parameter-driven components. Library parts (objects) and parametric elements react more predictably to context, reducing the need for manual adjustment. These improvements accelerate repetitive tasks—such as scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and component tagging—making it easier to extract reliable data for cost estimation and coordination. Happy modeling

If there is one "goody" that will put a smile on your face immediately, it is the Revamped Surface Painter.

In previous versions, applying materials was a modal, clunky affair. You had to open a palette, select a surface, hover over a component, and click—often missing the exact element you wanted.

What’s new in Archicad 29:

Why it matters: This turns material exploration from a chore into a fluid design activity. You can now iterate facade cladding or interior finishes in real-time during a client presentation.

For those working in imperial and metric simultaneously (or renovation projects), the new Dual Dimension tool allows you to set a primary and secondary unit directly on the same dimension string. You can now show 10'-0" (3048mm) without creating a second dimension string.