How to Add a Tool to a Toolbar in Archicad?

Customising your toolbar in Archicad can greatly streamline your work, as it gives you direct access to the tools you use most. Follow these steps to add a tool to a toolbar:

1. Open the Work Environment settings

   • Go to Options > Work Environment > Toolbars.

     
     
     

2. Choose or create a toolbar

   • Select an existing toolbar from the list or click New to create a custom one.

     
     
     

3. Add commands to the toolbar

   • In the left-hand panel, select All Commands by topic or alphabetical order.
     
     
     

   • Search for the tool or command you want to add (for example, Gravity, Offset, Split).

   • Select it and click Add Selected to move it to the right-hand panel (your toolbar).
     
     
     

   • If the tool you want has the option to add a drop-down menu for related variants, look in the left-hand panel and select All Menus by alphabetical order. (For example, Gravity with its variants Gravity with Roof, Gravity with Slab, etc.)
     
     
     
   • Search for the menu you want to add (for example, Gravity Options)
   • Select it and click Add Selected to move it to the right-hand panel (your toolbar).
     

4. Arrange the toolbar

   • Use the Up/Down arrows to change the order of the commands.

   • To set a menu as a drop-down, place the menu below the main tool and enable the "pull-down menu of previous item" option
     
   • You can add separators to visually group tools. Add them from the left-hand panel (separator)
     

5. Apply and save the changes

   • Click OK to apply the changes.

   • Save your customised work environment from Work Environment Schemes so you don't lose it.
     
     

6. Activate the toolbar

   • If you created a new toolbar, go to Window > Toolbars and make sure your custom toolbar is checked and visible.

   • You'll have the tool or toolbar ready to use.