CI Tools (formerly Cadimage Tools) for Archicad 26 are a suite of productivity add-ons developed by Central Innovation to streamline architectural workflows and fill gaps in native Archicad functionality. Core Toolset Overview

Run Archicad command line

subprocess.run([ "C:/Program Files/Graphisoft/Archicad 26/Archicad.exe", "/batch", "project.pln", "/run-script", "ci/export_bimql.py" ])

Export Deliverables

What are "CI Tools" in Archicad?

In Graphisoft terminology, CI (Construction Documentation) refers to the suite of tools and workflows designed to transform your BIM model into construction-ready sheets. Unlike older CAD software where a "CI tool" might just be a dimension line, in Archicad 26, CI tools encompass:

pushes the software's limits by automating some of the most tedious manual tasks in architecture. The Game Changers: Top Tools for Architects Coverings Tool

3. The Renovation Filter Toolset

Documenting existing buildings used to be a nightmare. Archicad 26’s Renovation filters allow you to display Existing, To Be Demolished, and New work on the same sheet using different pen sets. The CI tool interface here lets you override graphic styles per renovation status without duplicating views.

helps interior departments generate 3D documentation directly from the model, eliminating the need for manual elevation drawing. Getting Started

To use these tools in Archicad 26, you generally need to use the dedicated Ci Tools Installer