In Graphisoft terminology, CI (Construction Documentation) refers to the suite of tools and workflows designed to transform your BIM model into construction-ready sheets. Unlike older CAD software where a "CI tool" might just be a dimension line, in Archicad 26, CI tools encompass:
Archicad 26 specifically refined these tools to reduce "manual override hell"—the dreaded moment when your model updates but your dimensions don't. ci tools archicad 26
The CI pipeline needs a set of instructions on what to check. Archicad 26 supports two primary scripting avenues: Archicad 26 specifically refined these tools to reduce
Archicad 26 introduced improved Python API and add‑on automation via: For CI, the main entry point is running
For CI, the main entry point is running Archicad in headless / batch mode.
Developer Push → GitHub/GitLab
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Windows CI Runner (self‑hosted)
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Archicad 26 + License Server
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Python API / Speckle CLI
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Outputs: IFC, BCF, JSON reports
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Artifacts / BIM360 / PowerBI