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Archicad 30: what really changes compared to Archicad 29
Published on 8 October 2026 · 7 min read · CADatWORK Learning
Every new version comes with its share of announcements. Archicad 30 is no exception — but not all changes are equal: some are available to everyone, others depend on the subscription plan, and others are still in beta.
Rather than an exhaustive list, we reviewed the changes through four roles: the architect, the BIM modeller, the BIM coordinator and the BIM manager. This is what determines whether the migration is worth a template overhaul, or just an update.
A project that is easier to navigate
Dark mode arrives on Windows (until now reserved for macOS) and comes with a project map now organised into customisable folders. Project information dialogs gain search and more flexibility. These are comfort improvements — but they are felt every day, on every project.
More precise documentation
Dimension and label leader lines become more flexible, with new shapes driven by automatic text. On the model side, per-storey wall display is extended, and stair treads and risers adapt to partial staircase structures. The goal is clear: fewer graphic rework passes during schematic design, design development and construction documents.
Better-tracked BIM data
Property search is now built directly into tool settings and the Info Box, with collapsible groups; selection criteria are extended. More importantly, every attribute now carries its own traceability: creation date, owner, source file. And Project Information now links to IFC export metadata — a real step forward for OPEN BIM deliverable consistency.
Richer exchange and collaboration
Improved compatibility with Revit 2026, built-in connection to Autodesk Forma depending on the plan, secure external sharing of files and folders via BIMcloud, guided multi-project migration, BIMx publish set control: the ecosystem is expanding, but most of these additions are marked "subscription dependent". Worth checking before relying on them.
MCP: conversational AI, in beta and under conditions
Archicad MCP is getting attention: structured querying of the model, potential batch edits, documentation knowledge spaces. To be precise: this is a beta, whose availability depends on the subscription plan and associated rights. Monthly AI credits also vary significantly by plan (Studio, Collaborate, Max). Worth experimenting with and monitoring — not yet ready for production at scale.
ProKit: the Ci Tools add-ons join the portfolio
The former Ci Tools add-ons become ProKit. The core set (Annotate, Transformer, Time Tracker, Detail Elements) covers Studio and Collaborate; the specialised suite (Quantities, MetaData, Keynotes, Structure…) remains reserved for Collaborate and Max. This clarifies the offer — and the licensing trade-offs.
READ OUR FEATURE TABLE BY ROLE
See the full table of new features by role on our Archicad page, and sort out what changes for you from what doesn't concern you.
Key takeaways
- Not all changes depend on the version: subscription plan and beta status condition part of the additions.
- Documentation gains aim to reduce graphic rework in schematic design, design development and construction documents.
- Attribute traceability and IFC mapping improve the quality of OPEN BIM deliverables.
- MCP is promising but remains a beta to supervise, with limited AI credits depending on the plan.
- ProKit redistributes the add-ons: time to review your needs per workstation.
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