ArchiCAD 27 finally added a persistent search filter . Instead of scrolling through 300 fills to find "Brick_Herringbone," just type "Brick." But the secret goodie? You can now delete unused attributes in bulk with a "Smart Cleanup" button that shows you exactly what isn't placed in the project. Your file size will thank you. 5. The "Wall/Beam/Column" Ghost Snap This is so subtle that Graphisoft barely mentioned it, but it changes everything for modeling speed.
But let’s be honest: the flashy features are great for marketing, but the real magic lies in the —the small, tucked-away tools and quality-of-life updates that save you hours of clicking. Here is your guide to the best hidden gems (Goodies) in ArchiCAD 27 that you probably missed during the launch hype. 1. The "Find & Select" Overhaul (The Time Thief Catcher) This isn't your father’s Find & Select anymore. The goodie hidden inside ArchiCAD 27’s selection engine is the ability to save complex selection Queries as permanent palettes. goodies archicad 27
After installing ArchiCAD 27, go to Options > Work Environment > Toolbars and enable the legacy "Goodies" palette if you migrated an old workspace—but honestly, the native v27 workflow has absorbed the best of them. ArchiCAD 27 finally added a persistent search filter
Every year, Graphisoft rolls out a headline feature for ArchiCAD. Version 27 was no different, with the spotlight firmly on the Virtual Building Experience (improved 3D navigation and graphical overrides). Your file size will thank you
