Create New Project

1.From the Start dialog or Home screen, click New project.

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2.From the appearing dialog, choose a template from the list, or browse for a different template file.

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See also Template Files.

3.Choose a Work Environment Profile for the new project.

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See also Default Work Environment and MEP Work Environment.

Default Profile: The default one is listed with a checkbox. You can change this default at Options > Work Environment > Profile Options.

See Profile Options.

4.Click New to create the new project.

Create new project from a running project

1.Use File > New > New

2.If you already have Archicadrunning: you can choose Latest Project Settings, rather than a template, for the new project.

Note: To automatically use the default project settings: press Alt (Opt) key with the New command. The command changes to New and Reset All.

Launch a new instance of the program

1.Do one of the following:

File > New > New

File > Open > Open

2.From the New Project or Open Project dialog, check Launch a new instance

Looking for dark mode? (macOS only)

Set it in your Work Environment: see Appearance (Dark mode for macOS).