Graphisoft ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD is a BIM (Building Information Model) CAD software for 3D design and architectural and construction CAD design.
- Operating system: Windows, macOS
- System requirements
How to get the software
Licenses, recipients, request and download methods
Teaching staff
- Annual license
- The software can be installed on personal PCs or PCs owned by the Politecnico
Download
- Connect to Archicad free download and registration and access to the “Insegnante” section
- Register using the University institutional email address (eg. name.surname@polimi.it)
- download the 30-day license version and apply for the year license extension
- insert Politecnico di Milano in the University field
- wait for the email verification and license from Graphisoft
Students
- Annual license
- The software can be installed on personal PCs
Download
- Connect to Archicad free download and registration and access to the “Studente” section
- register using the University institutional email address (eg. name.surname@mail.polimi.it)
- download the 30-day license version and apply for the year license extension
- insert Politecnico di Milano in the University field
- wait for the email verification and license from Graphisoft
PhD students
In the absence of specific indications, PhD students can use:
- software intended for students on personal PCs
- software for teaching staff on departmental PCs
This software is not available for technical and administrative staff.
Resources and documentation
Further information available on: www.graphisoft.com/uk/
Suggested pages:
- Support (Help center, Tech Specs, Downloads, Archicad Talk, Contact)
- Help center (Guides, Videos, Tips, Troubleshooting, Tecnotes)
- Learning (Online Seminars, ArchiCAD Online Test, Training Materials, ArchiCAD Books, Education)
- Graphisoft Education Portal
- Archicad Events
Teamwork:
- Team leader registration with institutional email address Sign up form for Team Leaders
- Wait for the working group ID and share it with the other members
- Other team members registration with institutional email address Sign up form for Team Members
- Wait for the habilitation of all members
Educational licenses
The licenses are “educational” editions, the use of the application packages is strictly limited to the University’s institutional activities, thus excluding any use for personal, professional purposes and for profit.