Goodies | Archicad 27

While Goodies are incredibly useful, managing them across an entire architecture firm requires a brief strategy:

If you are on Archicad 26? Do you struggle with complex facades or team collaboration? Upgrade. Do you only do single-family homes with simple windows? You might wait for the .2 hotfix.

Goodies bridges the gap between general modeling and specialized requirements without requiring you to purchase third-party plugins. They offer:

The suite includes several classic tools for modeling and project management: goodies archicad 27

By integrating Graphisoft's Goodies into your standard Archicad 27 templates, you can unlock advanced automation, eliminate tedious modeling bottlenecks, and maintain a cleaner, more accurate BIM model.

This is an essential tool for creating complex, free-form roof geometry. Any irregular shape that you model using the Mesh tool can be converted into a true, editable roof element with this Goodie. The selected mesh is transformed into grouped, individual roof planes that can be independently edited.

Place floor finishes, acoustic layering, or complex tile patterns. While Goodies are incredibly useful, managing them across

| Tool | Function | Where to Find It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Adds finishing elements (e.g., baseboards, crown moldings) to selected walls, slabs, or roofs. Remember to load the "Accessories Library" via Library Manager first. | Design > Design Extras > Accessories | | Check Duplicates | Finds, selects, and deletes identical overlapping elements, helping keep your project organized and clean. | Edit > Check Duplicates | | 3D Studio | Imports .3ds files from other 3D software (like 3ds Max) into Archicad as GDL objects, preserving geometry and textures. | File > 3D Studio | | Interior Wizard | Automates the creation of interior finishing elements on selected surfaces, such as floors, ceilings, and wall claddings. | Design > Design Extras > Interior Wizard | | Polygon Counter | Analyzes your 3D model and reports the number of polygons, which is crucial for optimizing performance in large or complex projects. | Window > Palettes > Polygon Counter | | Mesh To Roof | Converts irregular mesh elements into a roof object, perfect for creating complex, freeform roofing structures. | Design > Design Extras > Mesh To Roof | | Construction Simulation | Links 3D model elements to a task list to simulate the construction sequence over time (can import from MS Project on Windows). | Document > Extras > Construction Simulation |

: Once installed, tools appear in various menus (usually under Design > Design Extras or Edit > Reshape ). 💡 Why Use Goodies?

Here are the standout treats you’ll actually use. Do you only do single-family homes with simple windows

It’s easy to confuse Goodies with commercial extensions like Archistarter or Cadimage . Here is the distinction for Archicad 27:

are a collection of free, legacy add-ons provided by Graphisoft to extend the software’s core functionality. While they are no longer actively developed or supported, they remain popular for specific modeling and optimization tasks that aren't yet fully integrated into the main program. Key Tools in the Goodies Suite

Graphisoft Community Portal → Downloads → Goodies.