Articles in this section
- How to Uniquely Identify Hotlink Module Zones in Archicad Schedules?
- How to Set the Origin of a 3D Texture in Archicad?
- Why Do Drawings Exported to PDF in Archicad Generate Very Large Files?
- How to Map a Custom Archicad Property to an IFC Property?
- How to Remove an Archicad Educational Licence from a Computer?
- How to Change an Archicad File Started in the International Version to the Spanish Version?
- How to Import a PDF to Use as a Reference in Archicad?
- How to Use Educational and Commercial Versions of Archicad on the Same Computer?
- How to Get the Archicad Connection with Twinmotion?
- How to Create a Structural Frame with the Create Truss Tool in Archicad?
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
- Open Archicad.
- When the window to log in with your Graphisoft ID appears, select "Skip" or "Continue without logging in".
- Archicad will open automatically in demo mode.
Option 2: Log out if you are already logged in
- Open Archicad.
- Go to the Help menu and select Licence Information or Graphisoft ID, depending on your version.
- Click "Log Out".
- Close and reopen Archicad.
- 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?
- To try Archicad before purchasing a licence.
- To view projects without needing to activate an account.
- To experiment with the tools in a test environment.
Related articles
- How to Uniquely Identify Hotlink Module Zones in Archicad Schedules?
- How to Set the Origin of a 3D Texture in Archicad?
- Why Do Drawings Exported to PDF in Archicad Generate Very Large Files?
- How to Map a Custom Archicad Property to an IFC Property?
- How to Remove an Archicad Educational Licence from a Computer?