How can I make ArchiCAD faster?

Why is my Archicad so slow?

Common causes for slow running Archicad files



Poor library management (how thick does the embedded library need to be?)

How can I make my Archicad 24 faster?

Guide to Better ARCHICAD

1. SWITCH OFF WIFI on your Workstation. An ethernet connection is faster and more stable than Wifi. …
2. SAVE, BACKUPS & RECORD SETS. …
3. CREATE AND USE A CUSTOM WORK ENVIRONMENT. …
4. MANAGE FILE SIZE. …
5. 3D ERRORS. …
6. CHECK DUPLICATES & POLYGON COUNTS. …
7. LIBRARIES. …
8. TEAMWORK.

What makes Archicad heavy?

I have seen many Archicad users get in the habit of dragging unused or unneeded objects to the side rather than deleting them. A cluttered model is going to increase file size more than just the necessary elements.

Why does Archicad keep crashing?

If a template file crashes ARCHICAD, then there is a bad setting in it, most likely a bad attribute definition (e.g.a material or fill definition). Delete preferences files – preferences files store your user-specific settings, such as the WorkEnvironment, palette shapes, tool settings, etc…

How much RAM do I need for Archicad?

Archicad

How do you purge unused in Archicad?

Go to Options > Attribute Manager. Select the layers tab and there is a button to purge unused.

How do I move in Archicad?

The mouse default with F5 is on orbit. So if you now left click/hold and you move your mouse cursor you are orbiting around the model. You can change the orbit origin if needed. All you have to do is select something in your model you like to orbit around or you.

How do I compress Archicad PLA files?

pla, . mod), the Options button in the Save dialog box presents you with the option to “Compress file.” This option is enabled by default, and is recommended in most cases, since file compression reduces file size considerably (by 60-70%).

How do I fix frozen Archicad?

How to Report a Freeze on PCs in general

1. Choose the freezing “ARCHICAD.exe” process.
2. Right-click on it; then choose Create Dump -> Create Minidump.
3. Create 4-5 Minidump files with 6-8 seconds time between the creation.

Where does Archicad autosave?

Autosave files



In case of a crash start ARCHICAD using the desktop shortcuts. It will prompt you to recover the project using the available autosave files. The location of this folder can be set under Options/Work Environment/Data Safety and Integrity….

How do I find missing library parts in Archicad?

To check and manage the project libraries use the Library Manager. If a linked library is not accessible by Archicad, library elements have a “missing” state and they are displayed with a solid spot placeholder in place of the original element’s origin point in floor plan view.