Template Files

A template is a read-only project file with extension tpl. It contains all project preferences settings, placed elements and tool default settings of the project.

When you create a new project in ARCHICAD using a template file, this default template is at the top of the pop-up list when you choose a template:

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-25/020_configuration/ChooseTemplate00006.png 

See also Create New Project.

Template File Location

The default template is located in the ARCHICAD Defaults folder.

On PC: \Program Files\Graphisoft\ARCHICAD 25\Defaults\ARCHICAD

On Mac: \Applications\Graphisoft\ARCHICAD 25\Defaults\ARCHICAD

To create a customized template:

1.Open a new empty project file.

2.Edit your project preferences, IFC Translator settings, and set up the project structure and/or place elements.

3.Save this project file as a template: use File > Save as, and choose “ARCHICAD Project Template (*.tpl)” as the file type.

To open a template:

Do one of the following:

Use File > Open, and browse for an existing template file

Use File > New

In the appearing New Project dialog, use Create New Project from Template

Select the desired template file.

Note: Template File selection also occurs when you import or hotlink an IFC-type file to ARCHICAD, because IFC Translator files are saved in a template.

For working with IFC Translators, see Important Note on Translators and Template Files

Note: Settings of the Work Environment Profile used to open your project will override Template file settings.

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