PARAM-O

Create custom objects on Windows and macOS

Quickly create custom objects and building elements and explore design options — without writing a single line of code or script — with PARAM-O, a built-in parametric design tool for Archicad SSA and Forward subscribers on both macOS and Windows.

What is PARAM-O?

PARAM-O is a built-in parametric design tool for Archicad users available on both Windows and macOS.  Create custom parametric library objects and building elements quickly and easily – without writing a single line of GDL code or script.

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More Information and Examples

New Features

  • PARAM-O is a built-in Archicad tool (no separate download needed)
  • PARAM-O is available for Archicad SSA and Forward subscribers on both Windows and macOS
  • Improved 3D appearance with textures and contours
  • User-defined parameters in GDL will no longer be overwritten when updating in PARAM-O; custom parameters are saved

Previous Download

Included in Archicad 24 Update 3 and newer, for Windows and Mac

Download Archicad 24 Update 3 Download previous version

Download for previous version

Archicad version PARAM-O version Release notes Windows macOS
Archicad 24 PARAM-O 0.3.2-preview July 7, 2020   4.2 MB not available

Installation Instructions

  • Download the corresponding APX file from the download list.
  • Place the APX file in your Archicad Add-Ons folder or add it manually with the Add-on Manager.
  • Find detailed installation instructions in the Reference Guide.

Documentation

PARAM-O documentation:

Reference Guide
Node Documentation

GDL documentation:

GDL Reference Guide