How do I copy from one archicad file to another?

How do I copy a layout from one ArchiCAD File to another?

No need to merge, just use your organizer to bring in the layouts. Have your layout book showing on the right side. On the left side, use the button on the top left to navigate to file which has the layouts you want. Select them and drag and drop them onto the right side.

How do I copy a drawing in ArchiCAD?

Click on a layout and hold down the mouse button + either the alt key on a Mac or CTRL key on a PC then drag it. A plus icon will appear indicating you’re dragging a copy.

How do I import a layout book into ArchiCAD?

You can use the ‘merge’ function : File>File Special>Merge then select the Layout book option – this will import all the layouts and Masters from the selected project.

How do you copy floors in ArchiCAD?

To copy, paste and hold position



Click on the Up One Floor button to move to floor 2. Alternatively, you can navigate to Tools> Floor/Reference Display> Up One Floor from the menu. Navigate to Edit> Paste> Paste Hold Position and the object will paste in place, keeping the same X and Y coordinates of the copied object.