Open the project. The client requests changing all ground floor windows from sliding to awning type, with a specific bronze handle.
You send updated PDFs to the client. Total time spent: 15 minutes. Native ArchiCAD 19 would have required manually editing six window objects, updating six schedule rows, and drawing the shade with the Morph tool (approx 2 hours). Part 6: Why Choose CADimage for Legacy ArchiCAD 19 in 2025+? You might ask: Why not just upgrade to ArchiCAD 26 or 27? CADimage Tools Plugins For Archicad 19
| Task | Native ArchiCAD 19 | With CADimage Tools (v19) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 45 minutes (manual data entry, custom GDL objects) | 8 minutes (auto-populated via Efficent) | | Stair Design | 90 minutes (complex profile + morph + 2D linework) | 15 minutes (StairBuilder parametric) | | Shading Analysis | Not possible natively (required external calc) | 10 minutes (Solar Stone) | | Drawing Index | 30 minutes (manual typing) | 0 minutes (Markers+ auto-builds on save) | | Total Project Time | ~20 hours of documentation | ~6 hours of documentation | Open the project
Published by ArchiTech Insights | Software Legacy & Productivity Total time spent: 15 minutes