Goodies — For Archicad 29

Let’s unpack the best hidden and not-so-hidden gems in Archicad 29. The biggest UI change is the Designer Pattern . Replacing the static pet palette, this dynamic, circular menu appears at your cursor position. It learns what tool you are using (Wall, Slab, Morph) and offers only relevant commands.

One-click chamfering. Select two edges of a Morph or Roof, and the Designer Pattern offers an instant "Create Chamfer" with a slider. No more digging in the 3D cutting tools. 2. Native Point Cloud Support (No Plugins) Archicad 29 finally treats .E57 and .LAS point cloud files as first-class citizens. You can now attach, crop, and slice through point clouds directly in the 3D window. goodies for archicad 29

Code compliance. Specify "18 risers max" and draw any flight length. Archicad adjusts the going (tread depth) to fit, flagging only if it goes below legal minimum depth. No more manual decimal math. 7. IFC 4.3 Export for Infrastructure While architects focus on buildings, this goodie is for site planners. Archicad 29 exports native IFC 4.3 support for alignment-based elements (roads, rails, bridges). Let’s unpack the best hidden and not-so-hidden gems

Cleaner facade dimensions. Need to dimension the outer edge of a curved curtain wall to the inner edge of a structural column that doesn't physically touch it? One click. Done. 5. Updated Surface Catalog & PBR Materials The built-in library received a massive overhaul with Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials. Beyond the visual upgrade, the goodie is the "Material Burn" slider . It learns what tool you are using (Wall,