A note about using the STS with ArchiCAD 11:
ArchiCAD 11 brought no new features that cause changes to the template structure or use (yes, this is the first version where that has ever happened). Therefore, the STS for ArchiCAD 10 remains unchanged yet fully compatible with ArchiCAD 11. If you are an existing user of the STS migrating to ArchiCAD 11 you may simply continue using the STS as always. Just load the appropriate ArchiCAD Library that is included with ArchiCAD 11 alongside the STS library.

The templates versions will be renamed accordingly in the near future, but again there are no changes in ArchiCAD 11 that affect the templates. I will update the documentation to include the appropriate version references, etc. only.

Thanks for your continued interest in the STS for ArchiCAD!

Basecamp is a great online collaborative web service that's been available for a while. Now there is an open source (and free) alternative to Basecamp called ActiveCollab. Read More...

I just got notified that SharedPlan project management software has released a free version called OpenPlanning Edition. Think Microsoft Project meets flowcharts. Good stuff and you can't beat the price. You should check it out if you have the need to get better at managing your projects.

It's finally here and ready for ArchiCAD 10. If you have purchased the STS for ArchiCAD recently please see upgrade details for more information. I will be emailing users in my database upgrade coupons soon. If you haven't yet received yours or you would like to get it sooner please email me directly.

New users can purchase the STS for ArchiCAD 10 here. Introductory price for the month of July is $74 (regular price $99)

I will be revising the STS info pages to reflect features for ArchiCAD 10 soon. Thanks for your patience.

Welcome! ArchiCAD 10 has been announced and there are big changes in store for all ArchiCAD users. The STS for ArchiCAD 10 will be here soon. I'm in the process of updating this site now so keep checking back for more exciting news.

To celebrate the release of ArchiCAD 10 and the upcoming STS for ArchiCAD 10 I'm having a sale. I've got a brand new online store so click the link above to check it out.

In the meantime check the STS for ArchiCAD link above to be taken to the old web site and find out more about my templates for ArchiCAD 9 and other versions.

Back soon with more...

It seems like the first recommendation by Graphisoft tech support is to clean your preference files per this Graphisoft technote. So, several months ago I created a batch file for Windows XP that will delete the preference files automatically, plus I also added a few commands to it that will also cleanup other Windows temporary files. All of the PCs in my office run this file at login so we will never have a possibility of corrupt preference file which are known to cause problems with ArchiCAD. I'm making this available to everyone in the hopes that it might be useful, but it is offered with no warranty whatsoever. You can download the batch file here on the Downloads page.

I'll try to make one for Mac OS X in the near future.

Below are the contents of the file just to illustrate what happens:

REM This batch file is courtest of GetStandardized.com, Featuring the Standardized Template System for ArchiCAD
REM and is provided with no warranty whatsoever.

REM This line deletes files from the current user's default temp folder
rd /s/q "%USERPROFILE%\LOCAL SETTINGS\Temp"


REM This line deletes files from the user's ArchiCAD cache folder
rd /s /q "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Graphisoft"

REM This line deletes files from the user's ArchiCAD cache folder
del /f /q "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Graphisoft\*.prf"
del /f /q "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Graphisoft\*.xml"


REM These lines delete Windows temp stuff
rd %temp% /s /q
md %temp%
rd /s /q "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp"
md "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp"

The Object Depository was discovered on ArchiCAD-Talk yesterday. Although there aren't any instructions it appears that this is a place where anyone can upload or download free objects for ArchiCAD.

If you are a student you should check this out:

https://eduregistration.graphisoft.com/default.aspx

Click here for the SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer. We've been using this in my office for about 6 months. It is cross-platform and opens the latest version DWG files.

Visit my store for a free download: the STS Zone Identifier. I've modified version of the Graphisoft zone stamp to allow for two lines in the room name. Just enter a forward slash in your room name and it functions like a line return. Click the store link to download. Works with any version of ArchiCAD 9-10.