Compare Two Saved Versions of Current Model

This workflow is recommended for the following scenarios:

Create design options, then compare them

Compare views based on Renovation status

View today’s progress: in the afternoon, compare the current model version to what it looked like this morning.

Example Workflow

1.Use Design > Model Compare.

2.The Model Compare window opens.

3.From the Model Compare palette, click Select Model 1, and choose Current model. The timestamp is shown.

4.Click on Select Model 2, and browse for an earlier saved version.

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-25/080-1_modelcompare/CurrentModel2.png 

5.When comparing two different views, current View settings can be significant. See Select View for Compare.

6.Click Compare.

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-25/080-1_modelcompare/CompareButton.png 

While the Model Compare results are being generated, you can navigate to any other tab or window.

7.The results are displayed in the Model Compare window.

Using the Model Compare palette, review the Model Compare window to see what has changed.

See Model Compare: Review the Changes.

https://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/archicad-25/080-1_modelcompare/TimestampResult.png 

8.As needed, create Issues.

See Create Issue from Model Compare Change List.

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