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How to Start Archicad in Demo Mode?

Archicad's demo mode is ideal for trying out features or viewing projects, although it has certain limitations such as not being able to save or export files.

Steps to start Archicad in demo mode
Option 1: Start without logging in

  1. Open Archicad.
  2. When the window to log in with your Graphisoft ID appears, select "Skip" or "Continue without logging in".
  3. Archicad will open automatically in demo mode.


Option 2: Log out if you are already logged in

  1. Open Archicad.
  2. Go to the Help menu and select Licence Information or Graphisoft ID, depending on your version.
  3. Click "Log Out".
  4. Close and reopen Archicad.
  5. When prompted to log in, choose to continue without logging in.

What you can and cannot do in demo mode

Feature Available in demo mode
Open projects ✅ Yes
Explore tools ✅ Yes
Save files ❌ No
Export or print ❌ No
Teamwork ❌ No

Why use demo mode?

  1. To try Archicad before purchasing a licence.
  2. To view projects without needing to activate an account.
  3. To experiment with the tools in a test environment.

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