We design log and timber homes, and modeling log walls is extremely easy in Archicad.

BIMx is also an incredibly powerful and is a very useful tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cabinets in Archicad 25 and 26 are frustrating. The knobs relocate EVERYTIME you adjust the size of the cabinets (this did not happen in previous versions).

The new options under the "Layers" box are not as easy to use in v26. You used to have "select all" and "deselect all" options, which I used ALL the time.

Also, under "Surfaces" I really like that you can start typing to find a surface, but I HATE that you cannot see all your surfaces at once. I find it slower to type because I usually only have one hand on the keyboard and one on the mouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archicad is the best tool for architects. The possibility of working in 2d and 3d quickly and intuitively benefits the processes of all types of companies.

The other software is not similar to Archicad because they have to complement their processes with plugins or their interface is not easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wouldn't say I like the differences between simple licenses and SSAs. They make you lose the possibility of using the add-ons or other functions that favor us in our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archicad has great diversity when it comes to visuals and how to demonstrate different plans/elevations/3D diagrams for different occasions. The versatility when it comes to graphics is really phenomenal and so useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unfortunately, it still has trouble producing files that other engineers can work with efficiently. It can export to CAD, but you'll have to do a bit of cleaning on Autocad before the file is user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ArchiCAD's Teamwork componant is critical for our office workflow and a life saver durring Covid times! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There elements with in ArchiCAd that I excpect to be "smart" that are not there yet, like Keynotes/detail notes/ Plan notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

easy to learn, intuitive. online help, menu Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

unexpected presentation, some bim objects are not available,

such as single hung window, bypass door Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archicad is easy to learn, easy to use and very powerful in functions. It is comprehensive and covers from Energy and Carbon analysis to renderings and animation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much, as it is improving every year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to build models quickly and efficiently. Software is great so long as you accept working with consultants with recent is difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Revit is more of a standard software accepted by other consultants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The nice thing about ArchiCAD has always been its ability to create 3D models that effectively communicate design concepts to your clients. The bonus has been that once a design is approved, it doesn't take very much time to move onto production drawings, or sharing files with key consultants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have always wanted the ability to have multiple windows open, with multiple views of a design, and have real time changes happen regardless of which window is the "active" one. For example, being able to see the results of changes in elevation views when changes are made on plan or a 3D view. ArchiCAD needs to have the views refreshed each time, and each window. Other CAD programs had this ability many years ago. Even if it was in simple wire-frame, it would be so helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to edit 2D drawings is very robust. We have always enjoyed using the graphic overrides and 2D documents at our firm. I also appreciate the back-to-front layering of the plan and section views. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many manufacturers do not provide models for their products that are very compatible with Archicad, which sometimes makes it difficult to represent proprietary products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Archicad is an easy to use software if you are familiar with the 3D BIM concepts. I prefer to use it above other software because it has the tools and objects for Residential and Commercial Design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me, the 2D drafting tools are what I dislike most. The 2D tools are too slow compared to AutoCAD software. I can finish a complete set of 2D drawings in half the time in AutoCAD than Archicad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.