Goodies — Suite Archicad 25

Note: The Goodies Suite does not work with ArchiCAD 26 or later due to API signature changes.

Goodies Suite for Archicad 25 is a free collection of legacy add-ons developed by Graphisoft to provide niche modeling and management capabilities not included in the standard interface. Graphisoft Community Key Features & Tools

The suite is essentially a "toolbox" for specialized tasks. Key components include: Interior Wizard:

Enhances 3D zones by automatically applying accessory objects like wall finishes, floorings, and ceilings to selected rooms. Accessories Add-On:

Adds detailed objects to roofs, slabs, and walls (e.g., roof tiling or floor constructions) to improve visual representation and scheduling. Polygon Counting Tool (PolyCount):

Helps optimize performance by displaying the number of 3D polygons in your model, allowing you to identify "heavy" objects that may slow down your system. Mesh to Roof Tool:

Converts irregular free-form shapes created with the Mesh tool into Roof elements. 3D Studio In: Enables the import of

files as Archicad GDL objects, maintaining textures and transparency. Check Duplicates:

Scans the floor plan for overlapping elements with identical parameters and allows you to delete them to keep the model clean. Expert Review Summary Essential for Interior Designers: Interior Wizard goodies suite archicad 25

significantly speeds up the process of adding room finishes. Performance Optimization:

The PolyCount tool is highly valued by users working on large, complex projects to maintain smooth navigation. No Additional Cost:

It is free for all Archicad users and can be downloaded directly from the Graphisoft Goodies page Legacy Code:

Graphisoft explicitly states these tools are based on "legacy code" and are not officially supported

or updated, meaning they may contain bugs or performance issues. Manual Installation:

Unlike modern Archicad features, these must be downloaded and installed separately, and sometimes require manual library loading to function correctly. Graphisoft Installation Tip

After installing the suite, you can typically find the new commands under the Design > Design Extras

menu. If they don't appear, you may need to add the "Accessories Library" manually via the Library Manager specific tool within the suite, such as the Interior Wizard? How to Install Goodies and Load it in ArchiCAD Library

The Archicad 25 Goodies Suite is a collection of free add-ons developed by Graphisoft to provide specific legacy features not integrated into the standard Archicad interface. These tools are designed to complete the software with specialized modeling and coordination abilities. Key Features and Tools | Component | ArchiCAD 25 Build Requirement |

Accessories: Adds detailed objects to existing Walls, Roofs, and Slabs, such as floor constructions, moldings, and roof surfacing.

Interior Wizard: Enhances 3D Zone modeling by automatically applying accessory objects (like wall panels or moldings) to walls, ceilings, and floors.

3D Studio In: Enables the conversion of 3D Studio Max (.3ds) files into Archicad GDL objects.

Polygon Counting Tool (PolyCount): Helps optimize model performance by monitoring and controlling the number of 3D polygons in a project.

Mesh to Roof Tool: Converts Mesh elements into Roof planes, which is useful for modeling complex or irregular roof geometry.

Check Duplicates: Identifies and allows the removal of overlapping elements with identical parameters on the floor plan.

Profiler: Creates custom GDL objects by extruding a profile along a straight or curved path.

Construction Simulation: Allows for 4D construction process modeling by linking Archicad elements to task lists.

Intersections in Layer Combinations: Ensures visible elements do not intersect with invisible ones, preventing messy junctions caused by incorrect layer intersection numbers. While ArchiCAD 25 has Interactive Schedules

RAL Color System: Integrates the standard RAL color palette into Archicad for precise surface color selection. Usage and Installation

Pros:

Cons:

If you are running ArchiCAD 25 as your primary BIM tool (perhaps due to company policy or legacy project support), the Goodies Suite is essential. You are missing out on 30-40% productivity gains without it.

However, if you have since upgraded to ArchiCAD 27 or 28, many Goodies functions have been absorbed (e.g., the "Find & Select" is now vastly superior). But for the loyal ArchiCAD 25 user base—which remains surprisingly large due to stability and workflow comfort—the Goodies Suite turns a great BIM tool into an extraordinary one.

Final Recommendation: Download it. Learn the hotkeys for "Reconstruct" and "Label Enhancer." Your future self will thank you every time you avoid a manual wall join.

Have you used the Goodies Suite with ArchiCAD 25? Share your favorite hidden tool in the comments (or on the Graphisoft Community Forums).

While ArchiCAD 25 has Interactive Schedules, the Goodies Sage tool allows for live, formatted Excel exports without losing links. You can generate material takeoffs, door schedules, or finish plans and push changes back into the model. For project managers in 2022-2023 working on ArchiCAD 25, this was a game-changer for reporting.