December 21, 2016
by Tibor Lorántfy
modified at June 12, 2017

Life of ARCHICAD Add-Ons

An Add-On is a DLL or shared library which is not loaded into the memory by default. ARCHICAD loads a normal Add-On into the memory only when the user invokes one of it’s commands. When the Add-On has finished its operation ARCHICAD unloads the Add-On again (unless certain conditions are…


December 6, 2016
by Ákos Somorjai
modified at January 20, 2017

API documentation and DG_​Test sample code update

Changes in documentation: Old webpage links redirected to this site Mail address updated New APIAny_EnableVisualOverrideID documentation Minor visual changes   We have also uploaded new DG_Test example code (macOS, Windows), it shows you how to use: Split buttons Set tab item color in lists   Enjoy!


October 10, 2016
by Tibor Lorántfy
modified at January 20, 2017

Getting started with API Development Kit

ARCHICAD API allows third party developers to create Add-Ons, which implement new functions for ARCHICAD users. To start developing ARCHICAD Add-Ons, you just have to complete a quick developer registration, and you will be able to download the API Development Kit. The API Development Kit is available for both Windows…