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# Archicad app

| The following article describes how to use the Archicad app: [Model Editing with Archicad](/en/article/model-editing-with-archicad-16fzimt/).

**System Requirements:** [System Requirements for CAD Apps](/en/article/system-requirements-acj357/)

### Installing the Archicad app
The Archicad app can be installed on a per-device basis.

**Windows:**
[Download the buildagil Archicad 27 app for Windows](https://downloads.buildagil.com/apps/cad/buildagil%20Archicad%2027%20App%20Windows.zip)
[Download the buildagil Archicad 28 app for Windows](https://downloads.buildagil.com/apps/cad/buildagil%20Archicad%2028%20App%20Windows.zip)
[Download the buildagil Archicad 29 app for Windows](https://downloads.buildagil.com/apps/cad/buildagil%20Archicad%2029%20App%20Windows.zip)

When you download the file, a ZIP file will be downloaded that must be extracted. For Windows, the ZIP file contains an ".apx" file. It is recommended that you save this file to the Archicad Add-Ons folder. Example path: 

`C:\Program Files\Graphisoft\Archicad 28\Add-Ons`

**Mac:**
[Download the buildagil Archicad 28 app for Mac](https://downloads.buildagil.com/apps/cad/buildagil%20Archicad%2028%20App%20Mac.zip)
[Download the buildagil Archicad 29 app for Mac](https://downloads.buildagil.com/apps/cad/buildagil%20Archicad%2029%20App%20Mac.zip)

When you download the file, a ZIP file will be downloaded that needs to be extracted. For Mac, the ZIP file contains a ".bundle" file. It is recommended that you save this file to the Archicad Add-Ons folder. Example path:

`/Applications/Graphisoft/Archicad 28/Add-Ons`

In Archicad, you can then open the Add-On Manager from the "Tools" menu.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/2/9/f/d29f517da520580/add-on-manager-offnen_13m4nn.png =800x712)

Here, you must enable the "Use designated add-on directory" option so that the file is loaded correctly from the folder.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/2/9/f/d29f517da520580/add-on-manager_132ugmh.png =500x881)

 Next, you must save the changes and restart Archicad.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/2/9/f/d29f517da520580/settings-bestatigen_1k4zkia.png)

Once the installation is complete, the app will appear in the list of available add-ons in the Add-On Manager. In addition, a new "buildagil" tab will appear in Archicad, which can be used to open the Archicad app and navigate to buildagil [Logged in](/en/article/registration-login-1ey6ebr/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/d/2/9/f/d29f517da520580/buildagil-add-on-offnen_m58efo.png)