Support for full editing and navigation within perspective views, rather than just axonometric ones. 4. IFC and Open BIM Enhancements
ArchiCAD 15 introduced native for both Windows and Mac OS, significantly increasing the memory the software could address for large models. Minimum Requirements Recommended Specifications Operating System Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.6 64-bit Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.6+ Processor Intel Pentium 4 or Core2Duo Multi-core processor for optimized performance RAM (64-bit) 6 GB RAM or more RAM (32-bit) 4 GB RAM (maximum addressable) Legacy and Historical Context archicad-15
Elements like skylights could be placed directly into shells, and composite structures could be applied to them just like walls or slabs. Support for full editing and navigation within perspective
ArchiCAD 15, released by Graphisoft on , was a major update to the Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that focused on expanding design freedom through complex geometry and introduced a dedicated native renovation workflow. Core Themes of ArchiCAD 15 organic shapes. A blue
IFC properties became native elements in the ArchiCAD database, allowing them to be edited directly in element settings.
Introduced tools to move beyond traditional rectilinear building forms into complex, organic shapes.
A blue, auto-orienting grid that appeared in 3D views to provide a stable surface for element creation and modification.