A tiny goodie: You can now specify a "top rail overhang" value. Previously, railings ended exactly at the last tread. Now, you can extend the top rail 6 inches or 300mm past the top riser for code compliance.
: Converts a mesh into a collection of roof planes.
The Magic Wand (used to trace existing geometry) now has a mode. Click an edge, and Archicad will automatically trace the continuous boundary until it reaches a corner or intersection. This is perfect for tracing site plans or PDF underlays.
While Archicad features a built-in Complex Profile tool, the add-on is custom-made for rapid, custom extrusions along custom paths. It lets you draw a 2D cross-section and sweep it dynamically along any custom open or closed polygonal path directly in the floor plan or 3D window, making it excellent for rapid custom handrails, non-standard structural frames, or highly unique decorative plasterwork. 7. Construction Simulation archicad 29 goodies
Allows you to review duplicates in a list format and delete them instantly. 4. Construction Simulation
For large teams, the new tool allows you to combine separate Archicad files (Structural, Architectural, Interior) into one view without physically merging the files. The goodie is the Clash Avoidance cursor: When moving a beam, your cursor turns red if it intersects an architectural duct from a referenced file.
Direct input of openings into 2D views.
Modeling complex wall cladding, detailed roof tiling schemes, or ceiling framing manually takes hours. The Accessories tool links directly to your existing slabs, roofs, or walls. If you change the shape or pitch of a roof, the attached accessory (like a metal standing-seam roof object) automatically updates to match. 3. Check Duplicates
: Run the Check Duplicates tool right before exporting IFC files or generating structural schedules to guarantee data accuracy. To help me tailor this information, let me know:
This tool allows you to take a curved or complex mesh shape and instantly convert it into a fully editable, parametric Curtain Wall system. 5. Check Duplicates A tiny goodie: You can now specify a
A long-standing request. When you have two design options (e.g., two different roof shapes or curtain wall patterns), the new palette highlights differences in red/blue. You can click to keep elements from Option A, Option B, or create a new merged option by dragging geometry from both into a third view.
: Elements stay dynamically linked; modifying the primary wall or roof geometry automatically reshapes the assigned accessory. 2. Interior Wizard
ArchiCAD 29 offers a cohesive set of upgrades that sharpen modeling control, streamline documentation, boost collaboration, and improve performance. These enhancements collectively deliver meaningful time savings and reduce error-prone manual work, enabling architects to concentrate more on design quality and less on technical friction. For teams invested in BIM workflows, ArchiCAD 29 represents a practical, efficiency-focused evolution that supports both creative exploration and reliable project delivery. : Converts a mesh into a collection of roof planes