
ARCHICAD can run on the computer which where the key is plugged into.

Demo Mode: If any of the licenses are available, ARCHICAD starts in Demo mode.The Trial files can only be opened on the computer where they were created. Trial License: It can be used for a fully functional version for 30 days.It adds an irremovable logo at the top right corner of the plan views and the published layouts. Educational license (EDU): Fully functional license that can be started with a serial number from.Within the purchased period you can use ARCHICAD without any limitation e.g. Rental license: You can buy a license for a certain time period (1, 3, 6 months).More ARCHICAD instances running at the same time, multiply the used time. Pay-Per-Use license (PPU): When you start ARCHICAD the counter starts and when you quit the program it stops to count.Solo license: Same functionality as the Full license, except Teamwork, Cinema 4D rendering engine and Hotlink/X-ref capabilities.It can run the previous ARCHICAD versions as well. Full license: Unlimited usage of all functions.Note, that some of the following licensing constructions might not be available in your country. To purchase GRAPHISOFT products or for country specific information you can contact your your local distributor. In order to use the selected and purchased license, please follow these guides. For further information about the topics, follow the linked pages below. This article shows you the basics of our license types, licensing methods and the necessary sites and applications in order to run ARCHICAD. In order to run the commercial version of ARCHICAD, a license is needed. If it can't find license, it offers the choice of running it in Demo mode or activating Trial or Educational license codes.

After installing it, it can be ran immediately.

All ARCHICAD language versions can be downloaded from the GRAPHISOFT Website.
