Save Layer Settings (Free/Paid)

With this Archicad Add-On you can save current layer settings into a layer combination.

Check the video for a detailed explanation of the Basic and Pro version of this Add-On:

Pricing

If you are interested in purchasing a license, please contact me via mail.
I can take payments via wire transfer and PayPal.

German language support is planned for the future and will be free for existing licenses.

Free 1-Month Trial

Send me a mail with your Archicad Key’s unique ID and I can provide you with a free 1-month free trial license.

• Software Key ID: 12 characters and in the format “SWXXXXXXXXXX” (found in the GS License Manager Tool)
• Hardware Key ID: The number on the physical key itself (also found in the GS License Manager Tool)

Downloads

The download links appear once you agree to the license agreement.
I have read and accept the License Agreement.

Important usage note

For the Pro version, the “Ultra Safe” recovery option has to be enabled:

Installation

There are two options to install Add-Ons for Archicad:

1. Menu Options -> Add-On Manager -> Edit List of Available Add-Ons -> Add…
   Then choose the downloaded Save Layer Settings.apx (Windows) or Save Layer Settings.bundle (macOS).

2. Copy the downloaded Add-On file into the appropriate Archicad folder. Typical paths (for AC 24):

• on Windows: C:\Program Files\GRAPHISOFT\ARCHICAD 24\Add-Ons
• on macOS: /Applications/GRAPHISOFT/ARCHICAD 24/Add-Ons

Changelog

v0.5.1 - 2023-01-07

• AC26 Apple Silicon (macOS ARM64) support

v0.5.0 - 2022-08-11

• AC26 support
• Fix: AC25 macOS Build was not recognized by Archicad

v0.4.2 - 2022-03-30

• Fix: Rebuild layer combination list only when layer combinations changed

v0.4.1 - 2022-03-10

• Fix: “New Layer Combination” dialog couldn’t be confirmed with enter key
• Fix: “Save Layer Settings” dialog couldn’t be confirmed with enter key
• Fix: A newly created layer combination stored all layers as hidden
• Fix: Palette open/close behavior

v0.4 - 2022-02-24

• Reintroduce dialog for free version
  • “Document -> Layers -> Layer Extras -> Save Layer Settings…”
  • Make the dialog resizeable
• Select last used layer combination in palette
  • Remove the now superfluous last used layer combination text and “Save into last used LC” button
• Set layer combination on double click in palette
• Update last used layer combination when switching windows
• Fix: Truncation of layer combination names longer than 25 characters
• Add “New…” button to palette
  • Allows storing of current layer settings in new layer combination

v0.3 / Pro-Beta - 2022-02-20

• Replace dialog with resizeable palette for Pro version
  • Update the palette when available layer combinations change
  • Allow saving into last used layer combination in palette
• Add menu item to save into last used layer combination
  • “Document -> Layers -> Layer Extras -> Save to Last Used Layer Combination”
    • Track last used layer combination
    • Add Menu item to save last used layer combination
    • Automatically switch to saved to layer combination
• Add Licensing for Pro Version

v0.2 - 2021-11-01

• Add an installation instruction.
• Make “OK” the default button.
• Enable command on all relevant views (all but “Model Compare” windows).
• Add a menu icon.
• Sort layer combinations alphanumerically.
• Add a better warning for Teamwork error, when Layer Combinations are not reserved.
• Fix: Confirming an empty selection leads to a crash of Archicad.

v0.1 - 2021-10-03

Initial release for AC24 & AC25 on Windows and macOS.