Enhanced visual feedback with "X, Y, Z" markers and "depth dimming" that faded background elements to help users orient themselves in 3D space.
A blue, auto-orienting grid that appeared in 3D views to provide a stable surface for element creation and modification.
ArchiCAD 15 introduced native for both Windows and Mac OS, significantly increasing the memory the software could address for large models. Minimum Requirements Recommended Specifications Operating System Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit); Mac OS X 10.6 64-bit Windows 7 or Mac OS X 10.6+ Processor Intel Pentium 4 or Core2Duo Multi-core processor for optimized performance RAM (64-bit) 6 GB RAM or more RAM (32-bit) 4 GB RAM (maximum addressable) Legacy and Historical Context archicad-15
Support for full editing and navigation within perspective views, rather than just axonometric ones. 4. IFC and Open BIM Enhancements
Unlike "dumb" geometry imported from other tools, shells in ArchiCAD 15 were intelligent BIM elements with structural information. 2. Renovation Workflow & Palette Enhanced visual feedback with "X, Y, Z" markers
Provided native BIM support for refurbishment projects, allowing architects to manage existing, to-be-demolished, and new elements within a single file.
Elements could be tagged as "Existing," "To be Demolished," or "New". allowing architects to manage existing
Elements like skylights could be placed directly into shells, and composite structures could be applied to them just like walls or slabs.