The Intelligent Cursor

The cursor changes shape as you work, depending on the tool you are using, and whether an editing/input operation is underway or not. Cursor variations help you identify particular nodes and edges, as an aid in editing.

Empty Space

Reference Line

Other Edge

Other Edge - Perpendicular

Intersection

Node of Reference Line

Other Node

Before Input (Arrow Tool)

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowEmptyArea.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowHeavyMercedes.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowLightMercedes.png
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowTangent.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowPerpendicular.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowIntersection.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowHeavyCheck.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ArrowLightCheck.png

Before Input (Other Tools)

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/CrosshairCursor.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MercedesCursor.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MercedesCursor.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/IntersectionCursor.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/CheckmarkCursor.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/CheckmarkCursor.png

During Input/
Editing

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/WhitePencil.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/StripedPencilBlacktop.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/StripedPencil.png
https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/PencilPointTangent.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/PencilPtPerpendicular.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/PencilPtIntersection.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/FilledPencil.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/FilledPencilWhiteTop.png

Magic Wand

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MagicWandEmptySpace.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MagicWandEdge.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MagicWandNode.png

Trim Elements

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ScissorsEmptySpace.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/ScissorsOnEdge.png

Pick Up Parameters

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/EyedropperEmpty.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/EyedropperFull.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/EyedropperHalf.png

Transfer Parameters

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/SyringeEmpty.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/SyringeFull.png

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/SyringeHalf.png

Other Cursors

Cursor

Description

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/Cloud.png

Empty space: No selectable objects at this location

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MagnetArrow.png

Quick Selection option (for surface selection with Arrow tool)

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/DragCopyPencil.png

Drag/Rotate/Mirror Element Copy

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/DragMultCopyPencil.png

Drag/Rotate/Mirror Multiple Element Copies

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/EyeballMultiOption.png

Appears during element input/editing, when several options are available. E.g.:

•set direction of Roof pitch

•when splitting element: choose which part of element should remain selected

•set Limited depth of a Section

•curved Walls placed with tangential method - choose preferred placement.

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/FillHandleCursor.png

Fill Handle

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/HammerCursor.png

Place Dimension/Zone Stamp/Fill Area, or Close Polygon

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/Trident.png

Paste, then move contents of Marquee/Clipboard

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MagnetDimensionCursor.png

Choose Plane (Place Dimension in a 3D Document)

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-23-reference-guide/030_interaction/MercedesDimensionCursor.png

Choose Line/Edge (Place Linear Dimension - Any Direction)

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