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To switch to your native language in ArchiCAD:
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This step is crucial to avoid conflicts. Install each language version in a . archicad language pack
As of 2026, Graphisoft offers Archicad in the following localized versions:
You switch to Italian, and Ctrl+G (Group) no longer works. Cause: Keyboard shortcuts are stored in the Work Environment Profile. Languages have different default shortcuts. Solution: Export your Work Environment before switching languages. After switching, import your customized .xml Work Environment file. To switch to your native language in ArchiCAD:
Large, international firms often employ architects from diverse backgrounds. Language packs allow team members to operate the same core software version in their native language.
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If you have ever opened Archicad only to find the interface in a language you do not understand, or wondered how to access localized library parts for an international project, you have likely searched for an "Archicad language pack." This is one of the most common points of confusion for both new and experienced users. Unlike many modern applications that allow you to switch languages with a simple dropdown menu, Archicad handles language settings very differently.
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Select the current language library (e.g., Archicad Library 27) and click . Click the Add button.