Project Preview

Set an optional Project Preview image to help identify the project

• at File > Open
• in the Start Archicad dialog box
• when browsing for a project in file systems

1. Create an image or view to be the Project Preview. Do any of the following:
   • Copy any image to your clipboard
   • Set up the desired project view
   • Create a Rendered view of your project and save the image
2. Go to File > Info > Project Preview & Architect Credits in BIMx.
3. Click on the Project Preview tab.
4. Use one of these commands to create the desired preview:
   • Paste from Clipboard
   • From the dropdown list of project tabs, click to select a view
   • From the dropdown, click Browse and select a saved image
   • Drag & Drop a saved image file

     
     
     

     Note:
   • Any size and resolution image can be used.
   • If you drag and drop, make sure the image is in JPEG format.

On Windows:

Project Preview image serves as the icon for the project file in Windows Explorer, replacing the standard Archicad icon.

On Mac:

The model’s preview picture is visible in the Finder in the following locations:

• Finder window (Icon view)
• Finder window (Cover Flow view)
• Get Info window preview
• Quick Look window appearing for multiple selected elements (Thumbnail view)

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Architect Credits in BIMx

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