Before you install, watch the official Graphisoft "What's New" webinar. There are roughly 30 smaller goodies not listed here (like the improved "Undo" history slider and the new library part filters). Archicad 29 proves that good things come to those who wait—and upgrade. Have you found a hidden goodie in Archicad 29? Share it in the comments below (or on the Graphisoft community forum) to help fellow architects master the new workflow.
When you open an IFC model (e.g., an MEP model from Revit), Archicad 29 remembers your last import filter. More importantly, you can now import IFC data selectively by location. Don't need the mechanical room on floor 5 while you are designing floor 2? Exclude it. This cuts import times by up to 70%. archicad 29 goodies
The "goodies" here are not gimmicks. The changes design culture. The Performance upgrades change daily sanity. The Mesh Surgery fills a longstanding gap. Before you install, watch the official Graphisoft "What's
Every year, the Graphisoft community holds its breath. The release of a new Archicad version is always met with a mixture of excitement and skepticism. Is this a "bells and whistles" update, or is it a "stability and speed" update? With Archicad 29 , Graphisoft has delivered something rare: a balanced feast of "goodies" that satisfy both the BIM manager craving efficiency and the designer hungry for better visualization tools. Have you found a hidden goodie in Archicad 29
The Magic Wand tool (used to trace geometry) now supports Curved Walls and Complex Profiles . Previously, tracing a sinuous curved facade was a nightmare of manual spline drawing. Now, one click traces the exact centerline of any curved wall.
Leaders are now "sticky." If you move an elevation marker, the leader line updates dynamically without breaking. Also, labels can now auto-hide their frame if the text length shortens—no more awkward white boxes floating in space.