Let’s unpack the best hidden and not-so-hidden gems in Archicad 29. The biggest UI change is the Designer Pattern . Replacing the static pet palette, this dynamic, circular menu appears at your cursor position. It learns what tool you are using (Wall, Slab, Morph) and offers only relevant commands.
Cross-system searching. You can now filter a schedule by "IfcWall" and "MasterFormat 1010" without double-tagging elements. It exports clean IFC 4.3 with zero duplication errors. 4. Dimension Geometry Method Previously, dimensions only snapped to "hot spots" (nodes, endpoints). In v29, the Dimension tool can now detect and dimension to virtual intersections—even if that intersection doesn't have a node.
Cleaner facade dimensions. Need to dimension the outer edge of a curved curtain wall to the inner edge of a structural column that doesn't physically touch it? One click. Done. 5. Updated Surface Catalog & PBR Materials The built-in library received a massive overhaul with Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials. Beyond the visual upgrade, the goodie is the "Material Burn" slider .
Graphisoft has done it again. With the release of Archicad 29, the message is clear: this isn't just a version bump. It’s a strategic refinement focused on . While the headline features like the Designer Pattern interface and improved IFC get the glory, the real "goodies" are the smaller, smarter tools that shave hours off your week.
One-click chamfering. Select two edges of a Morph or Roof, and the Designer Pattern offers an instant "Create Chamfer" with a slider. No more digging in the 3D cutting tools. 2. Native Point Cloud Support (No Plugins) Archicad 29 finally treats .E57 and .LAS point cloud files as first-class citizens. You can now attach, crop, and slice through point clouds directly in the 3D window.