We recommend using Archicad 15 and earlier versions in normal resolution (HiDPI mode turned off) on the new MacBookPro computers: open Applications and highlight Archicad within the Graphisoft folder.

Archicad 15 currently has usability issues when used in HiDPI mode: popup windows might appear outside of the visible screen.

High Resolution Display support in Archicad 15 and earlier

Retina (HiDPI) resolution support in 3D design environment (OpenGL, Internal Engine).

Archicad 16 Hotfix 2 (3270) contains some further improvements:.

Benefits of using Archicad in full Retina (HiDPI) mode include: remarkably sharp and smooth 2D element and text display.

Archicad 16 is fully functional on High Resolution Displays.

High Resolution Display support in Archicad 16

Archicad 17 is fully functional on High Resolution displays both in 2D and 3D design environments.

Click here to see the cropped image in original resolution.Īrchicad (17 or earlier), BIMx Desktop Viewer High Resolution Display support in Archicad 17 Turning Archicad in low resolution mode results the same speed as with non Retina iMacs:

turning trace and reference or the tracker on, slows down both of the two above and navigation (pan) may be slower as well.

zooming in 2D windows my have lower FPS.

the visual feedback in 2D windows may have some delay.

Based on Graphisoft's latest tests the performance of Archicad can drop in some situations:

This is four times more pixels to calculate than with a regular 27' iMac. The new iMac with Retina 5K display features a screen that has resolution of 5120 by 2880 pixels. Set 2D Drawing Hardware Acceleration to FullĪrchicad 18 (or earlier) and Macs with Retina Display iMac with Retina 5K display, 4K displays connected to Macs.Open Options/Work Environment/Advanced Redraw Options.To experience the benefits of these improvements, make sure you have the 2D Drawing Hardware Acceleration set to Full: We enhanced the speed of 2D and 3D navigation, and fixed some compatibility issues regarding retina displays.

Archicad supports all Macs with Retina displays currently available (including the 5K iMac). We, at Graphisoft have recognized this tendency, and tailored our products to satisfy this need. As technology goes ahead, high-resolution displays are becoming more and more popular.

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