The latest ARCHICAD version is available for download at:
http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/
ARCHICAD 22 Hardware/Software Requirements
Hardware/Software requirements are modified from time to time. For up to date information on system requirements, please consult the following link:
http://www.graphisoft.com/support/system_requirements
Installation Process
1.Start the Installation Wizard to open the Welcome Screen.
Click Next to continue.
2. Select Installation Directory
On this page, define the file path of the installation. As a rule, you should choose the path suggested by default, to simplify the installation of any future updates.
To confirm the file path, click Next.
3.Choose Setup Type
With the “Typical” installation option (recommended), you will install ARCHICAD 22 together with all of its components (e.g. Library, documentation, ARCHICAD Help).
Alternatively, choose the “Custom” installation option to install only specific program components.
After you make your choice, click Next.
4.License Agreement
Read the license agreement carefully and accept it. Click Open in Browser to see the agreement in a new window.
Click Next.
5.Installation Summary
This screen summarizes your chosen configuration, so you can make any needed corrections to the installation settings.
Click Install to begin installation.
6.Installation Underway
Depending on your Hardware configuration, this process may take several minutes. In addition to other components, CodeMeter, the BIMx Desktop Viewer, and the License Manager Tool are all installed in the background.
7.Shortcuts/Automatic Updates
Here you can create an “ARCHICAD 22” Desktop shortcut.
Review the setting to Enable ARCHICAD to Check for Updates automatically (checked by default).
Confirm your choices by clicking Next.
8.If the installation process includes installing CodeMeter, you are prompted to restart your computer now.
9.Complete Installation
Click Finish to complete the installation process. You may be prompted to restart your computer.
Silent Install for ARCHICAD and Add-Ons
It is possible to use a silent install process to install ARCHICAD using a customized, company-preferred configuration.
For details, see Network Installation for BIM Managers.