In this webinar, with the help and support of ITEC, we added a new title to the Virtual Room. This new title is about quantity take-offs and estimation workflows through IFC using TCQ and GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD.  In the upcoming webinar, you will see:  + Export process of an IFC file from ARCHICAD + Import process of an IFC file to TCQ + Functionalities of IFC viewer in TCQ where you can assign each building elements to the items of the price list and decisions about measurement parameters. 

In the last decade (2010 to 2020), many professionals discussed and argued about OPEN BIM and its primary file format, IFC. The arguments were not always in favour of OPEN BIM workflows, as there are many fans of “only” native file formats, the ones who tend to think one software environment is the best forever solution for all AEC industry (until it fails them!). But there are other significant numbers of professionals (include us) who believe in data interoperability, options and...

Based on the successful roll-out of BIM manager week 2019, we are pleased to announce the first Spanish edition of GRAPHISOFT BIM manager certification program to take place from 8 June to 10 August 2020. This 10-week online program covers the primary domains of digital transformation expertise to convert ARCHICAD professionals to a Certified BIM Manager. Join this program to learn about and be certified in topics related to BIM-based office management, template creation and also BIM project...

Since the launch of Virtual Room in April 2020, daily, we brought many free technical seminars on digital transformation possibilities to your home. Now, with the help and support of McNeel Europe, we added a new title to the Virtual Room by presenting algorithmic design in the BIM environment. In following you can read brief information on essential elements of this presentation topic in Virtual Room.

The streamlined and engaging Danish IFC guide that targets general users (not BIM experts and BIM Managers) has been recently translated to English. This guide that is aimed to make IFC more accessible developed jointly by Molio and buildingSMART Denmark with the help of a team of experts from different institutions

For many years we have been running different BIM training programs from basic to most advanced topics. But, between all the training programs, we have a unique kick-starting course that is valued most by our clients as the best place to start the real self-BIM-implementation. This training program called “ARCHICAD BIM Management Essentials”, also known as “BIM+ARCHICAD M1”. In the past seven years, we continuously run this 10-session essential and intensive training. Since the first edition...

Today, March 24, 2020, GRAPHISOFT proudly enabled a global 60-days free access to BIMcloud as a Service to provide help and support for all its ARCHICAD customers all around the world during the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This subscription service can help ARCHICAD customers work remotely in teamwork during this unfortunate crisis. Please note that after 60 days, subscribers are free to cancel their subscription or continue at €68/month/user.

In this article, you can learn how to use BIMcloud as a Service, working in a teamwork project, and how to back up your BIMcloud/teamwork projects.

If you are an ARCHICAD costumer with active SSA (maintenance contract), you are eligible to access a Twinmotion 2020 license, free of charge till December 31, 2021. In this article, you will learn how to obtain your Twinmotion 2020 license. Below you can find the main steps:

In response to COVID-19 situation and to help our customers, we activated an emergency support protocol. During the quarantine period, we are ready to support you 7-days a week with ARCHICAD emergency helpline. We also increased the number of online (live) training hours by adding morning hours training as daily learning motivator.

GRAPHISOFT developed a licensing solution for handling emergency situations when your purchased license key is not available. ARCHICAD users with a Commercial license and active Software Services Agreement (SSA) can request Emergency licenses through our local Distributor Partners who will evaluate and validate your request. Upon approval, you will receive Emergency License Activation Codes in the same number as the number of your purchased licenses that are not available.

As coronavirus impacts people worldwide, our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected by this unprecedented event, and we appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around the world who are on the front line working to contain COVID-19. At GRAPHISOFT, our first focus is on people – ensuring that we do our best to safeguard our employees, partners and users. We also are working to help our community maintain business continuity as many quickly...