ArchiCAD 16

Finding & Selecting by IFC Properties
A new feature in ArchiCAD 16 is the ability to find and select elements by their IFC Element Type ... or by any of their standard or custom IFC Properties.

Scheduling IFC Properties
The IFC Element Type of elements and any standard or custom IFC Property can now be used in Interactive Schedules. They can be used either as criteria or fields to be listed in the Schedule.

Story Matching Improvements when Merging IFC files
When an IFC file is selected to be Merged and the Match Stories Dialog comes up, you can now see the Elevation of not only the Current Story of the Project, but also the elevation values of Stories in the IFC file.

Creating IFC Properties by Classification Reference
It is now possible to create IFC Classification References for ArchiCAD elements. If you wish to use standard classification systems, you can use Predefined Rules for that, as discussed in another clip.

Faster IFC Performance
Several enhancements have been made in ArchiCAD 16 to the performance of IFC file handling. The speed of IFC file import has been improved. Also the speed of IFC Model handling has been enhanced.

Introduction to IFC Schemes
An IFC Scheme is a collection of custom IFC Properties that you define and use in a Project for certain or all IFC element types. For example, you may want Walls to always have a certain custom IFC Property available ...

Creating and Editing IFC Schemes
In the IFC Scheme Setup Dialog, select Ifc Wall. Then click the Create Property button at the bottom of the Dialog...

Adding to IFC Schemes from Dialogs
Custom IFC Properties can be added to Schemes not only in the IFC Scheme Setup Dialog, but also from element Settings Dialogs or from the IFC Manager.

Exchanging Custom IFC Schemes between Projects
IFC Schemes data can be transferred from one project to another. If you defined an IFC Scheme and you wish to save it for later use or use it in another project, you may click the Export button and save the Scheme as an XML file.

View Only Data You Need
The IFC Manager Dialog now includes a new filter that helps you view only IFC elements relevant to the current View of the Project.

New IFC Data Types: Actors and Space Occupants
In ArchiCAD 16 two new IFC data types are introduced that are incorporated into the program's IFC data handling capabilities. These two data types are the Actor and Space Occupant data types.

Predefined Rules for Automated Classification References
In ArchiCAD 16 it is possible to create automated IFC classification references that comply with various IFC-related standards.

Predefined Rules Types
The type of Predefined Rules available for use depends on the IFC Element types selected in Settings Dialog or in the list on the left of the IFC Manager Dialog.

Support for the new IFC 2x3 Coordination View Version 2.0
The purpose of "view definition" is to provide a coordination format between the various disciplines.

Exporting IFC Data to Comply with Multiple IFC Standards
The official IFC specification contains guidelines about the data content, the IFC files must contain information on when they're exported from ... and imported to, and a software application.

Filtering Site Geometry Import
When opening or merging an IFC file, ArchiCAD automatically checks whether the IFC file contains several IFC Site or IFC Building elements. The IFC Site element type contains the definition of terrains in IFC files.

New IFC Geometry Import options
ArchiCAD 16 introduces new IFC Geometry Import options.

GRAPHISOFT IFC References
With the many IFC-related developments in the last several versions of ArchiCAD, there are many IFC related new features and concepts that might require in-depth explanations.

DWG Enhancements -
Preserve Original Data and Block Position
If we import DWG blocks to ArchiCAD and then re-export them without editing, ArchiCAD can store the original blocks so unmodified DWG blocks remain intact.

Creating Manual Project Backup from ArchiCAD
With ArchiCAD 16, it is now possible to create a PLN Project Backup. This backup is created by ArchiCAD and is saved in ArchiCAD's Solo File format, PLN.

Creating Manual Project Backup from the BIM Server
You may initiate the creation of a Manual PLN Project Backup file from the Teamwork Project Settings Dialog of the BIM Server.

Scheduling a Project Backup
You may set a schedule for PLN Backup creation in the Project Settings Dialog on the BIM Server.

Creating a Project Backup Scheduled in the BIM Server
When a scheduled PLN backup is due, you will notice that a Save icon appears in the Send and Receive button of the Teamwork Palette.

Downloading Project Backups from the BIM Server
In ArchiCAD 16, it is now possible to download any backup file stored on the BIM Server to your local computer. This is true for all types of backups, be it BIM Project backups or PLN Project Backups, Automatic or Manual backups.

Setting Project Backup Creation Roles
PLN Project Backup files may only be created by Users who have joined the Project and who are using a Role that allows them to perform this step.