DDScad 20
Update 20.2.0

Stability and safety for your design

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the update 20.2.0 for DDScad 20. This is a package for technical quality assurance; it minimizes the occurrence of undesirable effects in the software.

Please install the update to eliminate errors and maintain the safety of DDScad 20. At the same time, please remember to update all your DDScad workstations. This will help you to avoid compatibility problems due to different versions on your computers.

After installing the update, you will be using a more stable version of DDScad, as we have fixed some bugs. You can find an overview of the changes in our history.

How to install the update

Don’t know if you have already updated?

Just have a look! To do this, click on “About” in the “Help” menu.

A dropdown menu from the Help section is displayed, showing options: Manual, History, License, Perform web update, Remote support, and About in Archicad. The About option is highlighted with a cursor pointing at it.

A window will then open. Here you will find information about the DDScad version you have installed. The first line shows the Version number.

If the version “20.2.0” is noted here, the update is already installed. If you find a different version number here, please update your installation by proceeding as described below.

Screenshot of an About dialog box displaying DDS-CAD MEP 20.0.0 with copyright details for Graphisoft Scandinavia AS, a leader in digital design solutions highly valued by architects and BIMx professionals alike.

To start the update

1st option:

Immediately after starting DDScad, you will receive a pop-up window. Click on the link and then follow the instructions on your screen.

Screenshot of a software window from DDScad 20 with a gray background. The text, There are new updates available, is underlined and centered. A red, abstract logo is on the left, emphasizing its importance for architects utilizing BIM technologies like Graphisoft.

2nd option:

In the “Help” menu, click on the menu item “Perform web update”.

A dropdown menu under the Help section displays options: Manual, History, License, Perform web update, Remote support, and About. A cursor hovers over Perform web update, highlighted in yellow. This feature ensures your Graphisoft Archicad software stays current with the latest enhancements.

The following dialog will then open:

Click [Next] here and follow the instructions below.


If you have any questions, our technical support team will be happy to help you!

A software update window for DDSCAD 20 shows New updates found with a download size of 639 MB, enhancing both CAD and BIM capabilities. Buttons at the bottom are labeled Next and Cancel.

Contact

Do you still have open questions? Then just call us at +31 30 341 00 70 or send us an e-mail at [email protected]. We will be happy to support you.

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