General Queries
Sharing a licence over a network
This process will need to be followed on each machine that wishes to share the ArtiCAD licence across the same network. Ensure that all machines are running the same Version and Build of ArtiCAD/BathCAD/BedCAD and that they are all on the same ...
Creating Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
A keyboard shortcut maps a key press (e.g. F5) to a particular menu (e.g. "This Design" - "Room Settings"). You can only use the function keys (F1 though to F12). Some of these keys already have shortcuts assigned to them. Creating a Shortcut ...
Recommended system requirements for ArtiCAD software
To view the latest recommended system requirements for ArtiCAD software, please click the link below. https://www.articad.com/recommended-system-requirements/
Transfer Licences To Other Computers
In order to use ArtiCAD you require a valid licence. You will have received an activation code for a licence with your software. The licence installs onto one machine. This licence can then be shared between other computers running ArtiCAD. The ...
What are Tags and Labels?
This section explains Tags and Labels, a new feature for Version 22. Tags allow you to add tags to elements in the design. These can be used to display layers of differing designs within one plan file, meaning you can display different alternatives ...
What is background rendering?
This section explains Background Rendering, a new feature for Version 22. Background rendering allows you to render images in the background, meaning you can continue designing in ArtiCAD. This can be done with single or multiple renders. Once the ...
Transferring favourites from one machine to another
1. Make sure you have a USB stick handy - plug the USB stick into the machine you want to transfer your favourites from 2. Go into your file explorer (where you would find your Documents, My PC etc.) - In the search bar in the middle, clear whatever ...
How do I transfer my CAD from one machine to another, including all content?
The easiest way to transfer your CAD system from one machine to another is to copy across the entire folder from your PC onto a USB or external hard-drive. The folder may be quite large, so it's best to make sure that your device has enough storage. ...
My renders are grainy
Too much light in a design may cause renders to look grainy or pixelated.
How do I find my licence number?
To find your licence number: 1. Open ArtiCAD. 2. Click 'Help' and select 'About'. 3. Your Licence will be displayed here. ArtiCAD stopped supporting dongles in 2012 and moved to the deployment of electronic licences. If you are still using a dongle, ...
There are extra parts of the wall sticking out in my plan
This can be caused when extra commands are in the plan that shouldn't be there. For example, when building the room, if you add a turn instead of a back, ensure that you delete the previous command rather than using another command to fix the error. ...
There is a line going across my plan
This can sometimes be caused by a custom shelf (cshelf) in the design. To resolve this: 1. Click 'Base Units' (make sure that 'Base Units' is displayed next to the commands box) 2. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to browse through the items in ...
Can I create strip LED lighting?
You can create strip lighting using cubic boxes and setting the material to Lit LED. Manipulate the dimensions of the cubic box and position them in the plan where the strip lighting is desired. To make the cubic box emit light: 1. Right click the ...
How do I create splashbacks and/or upstands?
There are splash back and upstand options built into ArtiCAD that already have default properties set (such as height off ground, height etc). These properties are all customisable. The material on these items will match the material that is being ...
Why aren't my images showing in the gallery anymore?
Images will only be stored in the gallery for the active session that ArtiCAD is open. Ensure you save images to your PC before closing ArtiCAD.
How do I set up a Camera List?
This section explains Setting up a camera list. Camera lists are used for ArtiVR scenes, Batch Rendering and Background Batch Rendering. Select ‘Camera View’. To access the Camera List, click ‘Window’ and select ‘Set up Camera List’. Set up the first ...
How to Import SketchUp Models
How to create Page layouts, save and print
Can I draw my own worktops?