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ArchiCAD 17: New Feature - Core-Based Reference Line - use new modify wall reference line/slab reference plane dialogs to relocate reference line/plane without moving geometry, ArchiCAD SADC, May 21, 2013

ArchiCAD 17: BIM Lives in the Details - use standard building elements of new 'priority based connection system' to add greater detail to drawings, enhanced morph, energy evaluation tool to boost performance, Joshua Osborne, Cadimage, May 23, 2013

ArchiCAD 17 - New Feature: Link Element Height to Stories - automatically adjusts height of linked elements as story position changes, locates inverted elements, defines base elevation using ArchiCAD, ArchiCAD SADC, May 9, 2013

ArchiCAD 16 vs Revit 2013 - Image Import & Management - comparing image insertion commands, management tools, functionality, file formats, Scott MacKenzie, Life in a Virtual Building, Apr 1, 2013

Beautiful 3D Documents, Pt 2 - documentation of fireplace framing as series of 3D images, pitfalls involved, scripted object for masonry, Jared Banks, BIM Engine Blog, Mar 27, 2013

Beautiful 3D Documents, Pt 1 - aligning leaders in ArchiCAD, Jared Banks, BIM Engine Blog, Mar 22, 2013

ArchiCAD 16 vs. Revit 2013 (Architecture) - Annotation - comparing dimensions, text tool, text as labels, tags, keynotes, leaders, leaders-stand-alone, revision tool functionalities, Scott MacKenzie, Life in a Virtual Building, Mar 21, 2013

ArchiCAD Training - 7 Keys to Best Practices - get organized, do it once, save your settings, work from general to specific, use ArchiCAD's structure, Eric Bobrow, YouTube, Mar 17, 2013

ArchiCAD vs. Revit - 2D & 3D Modification Tools - comparing ability to split, extend multiple items, break with gap, Scott MacKenzie, Life in a Virtual Building, Mar 11, 2013

ArchiCAD vs Revit - comparing features related to graphic display control, Scott MacKenzie, Life in a Virtual Building, Feb 26, 2013

ABCs of ArchiCAD (Obscure Version) - autogroup, building energy model view, clone folder, design layers in profile manager, Jared Banks, BIM Engine Blog, Feb 5, 2013

So Many .DWG Backgrounds, So Little Processing Power - points to consider when importing DWGs in ArchiCAD, Jared Banks, BIM Engine Blog, Aug 15, 2012

A View of ArchiCAD 16 - ArchiCAD user Erika Epstein on Morph tool, energy evaluation feature, BIM components, BIM Engine Blog, July 31, 2012

3D Documents: Are They Used on 100% of Your Projects? - set up 3D document views on cover sheet early in design process, Jared Banks, BIM Engine Blog, July 19, 2012

Graphisoft Talks to Architosh About ArchiCAD 16 - Akos Pfemeter, director of global marketing, about ArchiCAD 16, winning features, Morph Tool, Usability, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, June 28, 2012 

ArchiCAD Versions - release dates, supported platforms, features, ArchiCAD file, hardware protection compatibility of all versions, ArchiCAD Wiki, May 17, 2012

Optimize ArchiCAD 3D BIM Models to View on Mobile Devices - optimizing model size, textures, lowering polygon count, export without global illumination, Gergely Kmethy, CADspeed, Feb 29, 2012

Graphisoft's New White Paper on BIM - summarizes main criteria for selecting BIM app for companies; advantages, limitations of using ArchiCAD during BIM adoption process, Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes, Feb 9, 2012

ArchiCAD License Types - discussing 6 license types in ArchiCAD, Shaun Coomber, ArchiCAD Wiki, Nov 9, 2011

Find the Optimal Hardware Configuration for ArchiCAD - 4-core processors, at least 8GB of physical RAM, smaller SSD combined with large conventional hard drive, 1GB video RAM, bigger monitors, CADspeed, Aug 23, 2011

IFC Made Easy - ArchiCAD provides options to work with IFC files, communicating with consultants effectively, Matthew Brewster, BIM Engine Blog, July 1, 2011

Graphisoft ArchiCAD 15 - 3D editing plane, roof tools, shell command, renovation feature, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, June 7, 2011

AIA Convention 2011, Featuring Kurt Ameringer - Graphisoft's executive on highlights of ArchiCAD 15, AECCafe, May 2011

Graphisoft Talks to Architosh About ArchiCAD 15 - easy to work in 3D, user-generated guidelines, shell tool for advanced forms, renovation status support, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 17, 2011

Freeform Modeling Comes to Archicad 15 Release - shell tool, freely placeable editing planes, element level renovation status, improved IFC interface, 64-bit support for Mac OS, Susan Smith, AECCafe, May 16, 2011

Memory Makes a Difference: Performance of ArchiCAD On 64-Bit vs 32-Bit Operating Systems - 64-bit Windows faster than 32-bit, Mark Shaw & James Ecklund, CAD Speed, Mar 15, 2011

Using ArchiCAD for LEED Calculations - ArchiCAD  BIM database, verifying project data, providing calculations for certification process, Thomas Simmons, AECbytes, July 20, 2010

ArchiCAD 14 Eases Model Sharing and Updating Between Architects and Engineers - open design collaboration support, Teamwork 2.0 functionality, productivity boost, Nancy Spurling Johnson, Cadalyst, Jun 3, 2010

CAD Software for Rent - monthly cost for ArchiCAD, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Apr 12, 2010

Funding Sought for Mass-Produced Log Homes - designer using ArchiCAD for developing environment friendly log homes, Ken Alexander, 100 Mile House Free Press, Jan 20, 2010

Architosh Talks to Viktor Varkonyi, CEO Graphisoft - talk about Graphisoft BIM Server, Teamwork 2.0, collaboration, reinforcing value of IFC, ArchiCAD on Mac, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Dec 10, 2009

AIA: Talking to Viktor Varkonyi About EcoDesigner - energy analysis tool for designers works directly inside ArchiCAD, with fast VIP-Energy engine, carbon footprint calculation, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 17, 2009

Trying Out the BIM Experience - Graphisoft entices users from CAD to BIM, green engineering applications need to fulfill users expectations mentioned by marketing departments, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, Dec 5, 2008

Mac BIM: Graphisoft Introduces ArchiCAD 12 - 'world's most flexible and fastest BIM,' Anthony Frausto-Robledo, architosh, Jun 16, 2008

AIA: Exhibit Report 1: Nemetschek North America and Graphisoft - VectorWorks introduced ThermoRender, ArchiCAD 11 as BIM was displayed, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, May 28, 2008

Graphisoft Proselytizes the 2D Masses With BIM Kit - free 30-day ArchiCAD Trial Version lets new users learn basics of BIM, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Oct 18, 2007

Earthly Powers - Graphisoft is offering a bidirectional link between ArchiCAD 11 and Google Earth to help users share and improve their designs, CAD User, May/June, 2007

Nemetschek's Acquisition of Graphisoft Shares - interview with Janet Franke of Nemetschek about acquisition of Graphisoft; Nemetschek becomes stronger in the AEC market, Susan Smith, AEC Weekly, January 22-26, 2007

ArchiCAD Native on Intel Macs - ArchiCAD 10 now runs native on Intel-based Apple Macs running OS X, Ralph Grabowski, WorldCAD Access, August 10, 2006

Graphisoft Underplays Free Archicad for Education - Graphisoft's s free version of Archicad for students and teachers introduced without fanfare, Roopinder Tara, CAD Insider, August 16, 2006

Ten Questions for Dominic Gallello - ex-VP of Autodesk transitions to CEO of Graphisoft, California to Hungary, marathons in Switzerland, Roopinder Tara, TenLinks.com, July 20, 2006

The Evolution of Now - architecture evolution through progressing technology at Graphisoft has resulted in BIM applications, F. Rutson Fuqua, Cadalyst AEC, December 15, 2005

Putting the "I" in BIM - Interactive Schedule in ArchiCAD gives a new way to access information in BIM, Kurt Ameringer of Graphisoft, Cadalyst AEC, November 15, 2005

Projects "By Accident" - planning and good communication are required for a successful project, both are facilitated with ArchiCAD, F. Rutson Fuqua, Cadalyst AEC, October 14, 2005

Virtual Building and Freeform Design - MaxonForm and ArchiCAD do free-form modeling, Kurt Ameringer, Cadalyst AEC, September 15, 2005

Design Options - The Graphisoft ArchiCAD Option Manager helps to create and manage multiple design variations within a single model file, Kurt Ameringer, Cadalyst AEC, August 15, 2005

Building Information Model Perspective - 3D computer modeling with ArchiCAD provides valuable information about the building project, F. Rutson Fuqua, Cadalyst AEC, July 15, 2005

Building Energy Performance - Going Mainstream - Dominic Gallello, president and CEO of Graphisoft, emphasizes the growing importance of sustainable building design and urges architects to use the tools already available at their disposal to take on the energy challenge, AECbytes, January 25, 2005

Virtual Construction - looking for ways to grow the company, Graphisoft is introducing new tools and services, including Virtual Construction software, which determines how best to construct buildings, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, November 10, 2004

Gilchrist Ross and Crowe Architects Put ArchiCAD 9 Beta to the Ultimate Test - a $15 million renovation of historic Landis Hall at Florida State University was prepared with the prerelease version of ArchiCAD 9, Arnie Williams, Cadalyst AEC Tech News: 2D to 3D #7, September 23, 2004

ArchiCAD University - BIM There, Done That - the recent ArchiCAD University West seminar focused on the software program's long-established BIM (building information modeling) capabilities, Mike Bordenaro, Cadalyst AEC Tech News #117, April 8, 2004

Virtual Building Makes Proposals Real - ArchiCAD's Virtual Building function provides a channel of communication between the architect, the client, and design review boards throughout the design process to speed approval cycles and help ensure customer satisfaction, Akos Pfemeter, Cadalyst, March 12, 2004

The Virtual Building: Focus on the Art of Design - explores Graphisoft's Virtual Building concept, which attempts to return architects’ focus to the craft of building design, Akos Pfemeter, Cadalyst, February 12, 2004

A Darwinian Shake-out in the Building Industry - the president and CEO of Graphisoft presents his vision of the changes in the building industry that will result from the emerging strong interest and adoption of building information modeling, Dominic Gallello, AECbytes, January 14, 2004

Graphisoft to Introduce New Construction Industry Software - Revised Strategy in March - Graphisoft will announce in March a corporate restructuring plan and also a new application to enhance its "Virtual Building" concept, Interfax, January 14, 2004

Course Change At Graphisoft - Graphisoft shakes things up with a new CEO, Dominic Gallello, and a plan to go after the international architectural, engineering and construction market more aggressively, Carl Kovac, enr.com, September 25, 2003

New CEO at Graphisoft - will former Autodesk VP Dominic Gallello revitalize Graphisoft and raise the awareness of ArchiCAD?, Martyn Day, CADserver, September 18, 2003

Speaking with Graphisoft CEO - company to step up marketing, sales to promote ArchiCAD, Ralph Grabowski, up.Front.eZine, March 24, 2003

Graphisoft Leads in the Move to Virtual Building Technology - the increasing trend toward the Building Information Model in the AEC industry bodes well for the future of Graphisoft, since the virtual building model lies at the heart of the company's products, Randall S. Newton and David S. Cohn, A-E-C Automation, February 2003

Growing up with ArchiCAD - a look at how one award-winning London firm has deployed ArchiCAD on a number of key projects, CADserver, January 6, 2003

Coast Guard Smartens Up Its Capital Assets - the Coast Guard is implementing Graphisoft's ArchiCAD in hopes of building better 3D models to strengthen homeland security, Judy Schriener, construction.com,  August 21, 2002

Constructive Analyses - AEC software - such as Bentley TriForma, Revit and Graphisoft ArchiCAD -- helps architects evaluate the life cycle of buildings before they are built, Jerry Laiserin, Computer Graphics World, August, 2002

UIA, Part 3-Graphisoft: 20/20 Vision - Graphisoft unveils ArchiCAD 8.0 and celebrates its 20th anniversary, Jerry Laiserin, The LAISERINLetter, August 2002

Interview: Graphisoft US Vice President, Chris Barron - ArchiCAD targets AutoCAD users, dismisses Revit, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh.com, March 15, 2002

The Case for 3D in Architecture - 5 key vendors (Autodesk, Bentley, Graphisoft, Nemetschek and Revit state their cases for 3D, Martyn Day, CADserver, Jan 15, 2002

Out Of the Attic, Onto the Web - Gábor Bojár, pawned his wife's jewelry to start Graphisoft, Jan Stojaspal, TIME Europe, July 2001

Imaginative Architecture - winners from Graphisoft's image contest, Karen Moltenbrey, CGW, Mar 2001

The New Danube: Graphisoft's ArchiCAD 3D - Martyn Day, CADServer, December 11, 2000