Archicad 28.1.0

In this Update, we introduce a handful of new features related to MEP modeling and management, collaboration, and more:

• This Update expands the MEP System Browser and Duct Size Optimization functions, including system management, route selection, custom segments, and additional features like highlighting, collapsing, and expanding items.
• In Archicad 28, we introduced Route Specifications, allowing users to customize generated elements for straights, bends, and branches. In Archicad 28.1.0, we extend this to Transition elements.
• Users can now replace placed Keynotes or add descriptions directly within labels, streamlining Keynote management.
• The compatibility update of our built-in RFA/RVT add-on enables users working with Revit 2025 to import RFA into their Archicad project and to hotlink, import, and export RVT geometries.
• Archicad 28 introduced easier handling and installation of Updates, Hotfixes, and Update Previews. This Update enhances control by allowing default Work Environment settings for Automatic Download Preference in companywide network installations and enabling restriction of user modifications via a registry key.

This Update addresses documentation, modeling, collaboration, and other miscellaneous issues. The fixes are listed in full detail below.

Documentation

• Archicad no longer crashes when a label is placed on an element with more than 47 profile components. (DEF-22646)
• We fixed an issue where Hotlinked Keynotes could lose their connection to the original content after updating the module several times. (DEF-22474)
• Archicad 28 no longer crashes on macOS Sonoma on startup for standard users. (DEF-22157)
• Dimensions now do not disappear from saved Views after sharing the project to BIMcloud. (DEF-21919)
• Texts are no longer visible outside of the Drawing’s frame. (DEF-21354)
• We fixed an issue where there were inconsistent font issues with multiple Asian language versions in certain cases. (DEF-21071)
• Now, drawings cannot be selected from where they were cropped without the elements being visible. (DEF-20717)
• We fixed an issue where Keynote Palette’s “Title” field did not wrap longer texts. (DEF-20710)
• Specific dimensions no longer get enlarged on Layout after sharing the project to BIMcloud. (DEF-20417)
• Now, it is possible to update Labels via the keynote pallet. (DEF-20273)
• Archicad no longer crashes while processing the view settings cache. (DEF-19592)
• We fixed an issue where Slabs got close to each other; some of their contour lines could appear thicker on the screen. (DEF-19289)

Modeling

• It is now possible to set the shininess value (0-25) of Surfaces lower than 24. (DEF-23042)
• The “Relink Distance Guide” command now works in rotated orientation floor plan views. (DEF-22622)
• The Magic Wand now works for adding Slab/Mesh polygons. (DEF-22428)
• Archicad no longer crashes after closing the route system of Sprinklers. (DEF-22367)
• The Tab key now works for associated Railings. (DEF-21060)
• The Tracker now appears for Windows and Doors after editing the 2D symbol of a Stair. (DEF-20680)
• Moving a sloped end node of an MEP Route in the floor plan no longer deletes the slope. (DEF-20230)
• Ctrl+click and subtract from an element in Design Options no longer sends one of the resulting parts to the Main Model. (DEF-19986)
• Archicad projects no longer crash after performing different actions due to a corrupt profile, which cannot be deleted. (DEF-19792)
• Archicad no longer crashes after deleting or “Accept & Merge” a duplicated Design Option. (DEF-18349)

Libraries & Objects

• Custom orientation for Windows is now shown. (DEF-22939)
• We fixed an issue where opening and closing the Archicad Library Packages and Documents folder didn’t work with a single click. (DEF-20237)
• When a GDL profile type parameter is filtered with certain values, related profiles are now displayed correctly at “All Parameters” in the settings. (DEF-17218)
• Archicad remains functional when stretching Object Height in 3D, Section, or Elevation views. (DEF-16609)

Collaboration

• IFC export no longer fails due to openings that lack internal vector data. (DEF-21769)
• IFC import of elements with IfcTextLiteralWithExtents no longer fails. (DEF-21754)
• We fixed an issue where Archicad could crash during certain hotlinking actions. (DEF-21091)
• Layers set as “Frozen in new Viewports” now correctly import DWGs as Drawings. (DEF-16232)
• Drawings generated from DWG files with incomplete structure no longer crash Archicad. (DEF-15109)

Installation & Update

• ENG US Keyboard no longer adds to Windows after launching Archicad. (DEF-22486)
• We fixed an issue where a file that originated from Windows, any missing font on Mac displayed as Helvetica font. (DEF-22472)
• Archicad no longer crashes because of a 2D graphics engine issue. (DEF-20388)
• We fixed an issue where Tooltips were represented far away from the mouse pointer if the screen scaling was changed after the start. (DEF-19057)

Licensing

• A space in the proxy list no longer causes a connection error between Archicad and the License Manager Tool. (DEF-22756)

BIMx

• We fixed an issue where it was not possible to sign out from GSID in the “Publish BIMx Hyper-model” dialog. (DEF-21310)

Teamwork & BIMcloud

• Archicad no longer crashes while sharing a file to BIMcloud caused by improper calculation of Snap Guides. (DEF-17412)

Project data & BIM

• We fixed an issue where certain Schedule values weren’t displayed on the Layout if extra accuracy was turned. (DEF-22329)
• Archicad no longer crashes while navigating in the Door/Window schedule then opening elements with the “Show selection in 2D/3D” command. (DEF-14724)

Cosmetic & Translations

• We fixed multiple FIN language version-related translation and cosmetic issues. (DEF-22761, DEF-22101, DEF-22017, DEF-21997, DEF-21916, DEF-21915, DEF-21913, DEF-21817, DEF-21816)
• We fixed multiple CZE language version-related translation and cosmetic issues. (DEF-22103, DEF-22102, DEF-22080)
• We fixed a Window/Door-related translation issue in the NOR language version (DEF-21894)
• We fixed incorrect translations in the “Place drawing” and “Link drawing to” dialogs of the AUT/CHE/GER language versions.