
The SAM interface in ARCHICAD has display settings that can indicate if the model has any errors such as analytical members that do not properly connect to transfer loads.

The SAM is created based on element definitions of load-bearing structures and on generation rules that can be customized. For structure, ARCHICAD now has the ability to automatically create a structural analysis model (SAM) from the building model, which is what the structural engineer needs for the structural design of the project (Figure 2). Topping the list of enhancements in the new version of ARCHICAD are several features related to improved collaborative multidisciplinary design, allowing architects using ARCHICAD to work more closely with structural and MEP engineers on a building project. This article summarizes the key product updates that were shared by GRAPHISOFT at the event.


The Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designed by Fender Katsalidis using ARCHICAD.
