Starting from Archicad 28, Graphisoft introduced a new library technology called the Global Library, which is independent of language versions. If you choose to use the Global Library and want to use the template of a different Archicad language version to meet the standards of another country, you can download it here.

Starting from Archicad 28, if you choose to use the Global Library, you can set the default parameters of library objects. You can find the necessary Mapping Value Table here, which contains all adjustable parameters. The Mapping Value Table for newly released library objects is also published here, so you can load them on top of your existing settings if you wish.

Starting with Archicad 28, if you opt to use the Global Library, your previously saved favorites will need to be converted for compatibility. This is a one-time process, after which your favorites will work seamlessly with all future versions of Archicad. To assist with this, we provide a tool that automatically converts a significant portion of your favorites and lists any parameters that require manual adjustment.

If you would like to continue your ongoing project in Archicad 28 or later versions to take advantage of the new features while still using the previous library technology, the Monolith Library, you can find all the necessary libraries here.

An Archicad model can be described as a central BIM database that stores all project data and makes it accessible to any project stakeholder.

COBie is the abbreviation of Construction-Operations Building information exchange, a specification used in the handover of Facility Management information. It provides a common structure for the exchange of information about new and existing facilities, including both buildings and infrastructure.

Archicad can generate a Structural Analytical Model based on the architectural model and Generation Rules. This structural model can be exported in SAF format – see https://saf.guide – which contains all the relevant data from the Structural Analytical Model.

To ensure SAF data exchange between Archicad and Analysis softwares, Archicad’s SAF Translator must be properly configured.

GDL objects contain all the information necessary to completely describe building elements as 2D CAD symbols, 3D models and text specifications for use in drawings, presentations and calculations.

Starting from Archicad 28 if you choose to use the Global Library, then the library content is language version independent. If you miss some legacy objects that are available only for specific language versions, you can find them here.