Archicad - Telegram ❲EXCLUSIVE❳
“Why does my curtain wall disappear when I junction two slabs?” – Within 10 minutes, you’ll likely receive three possible solutions: one from a veteran user, one from a BIM manager, and one involving a hidden GDL parameter.
Using the requests library in Python, you can send commands from ARCHICAD to a Telegram Bot. Here is a practical use case:
Scenario: You are rendering a 4K elevation that takes 2 hours. Instead of staring at your screen, you set up a bot to notify you when it's done.
Simple Workflow:
Large architecture firms can use a private Telegram channel as a CDN. When you update your office’s Master Template .tpl, post it in the channel. All architects receive a push notification to download the latest template, ensuring version control across 50 workstations.
Because ARCHICAD files contain sensitive intellectual property (floor plans, layouts, client details), security is paramount.
For developers and BIM managers, the Graphisoft ARCHICAD API (C++ or Python via the gs module) can be paired with Telegram’s bot API. This turns your messaging app into a remote control for ARCHICAD. ARCHICAD - Telegram
Example Command:
To build this, you need:
This is advanced but powerful. Imagine receiving a Telegram message while on site: "Change wall type from Brick to Concrete." Your bot receives the text, runs a script inside ARCHICAD, selects all brick walls, and changes their composite structure—all while you are away from your desk. “Why does my curtain wall disappear when I
Integrating ARCHICAD with Telegram is not a direct out-of-the-box solution, but it is feasible for teams with basic programming skills. Benefits include reduced email clutter and faster awareness of model changes. Drawbacks include the need for a permanent server (e.g., Raspberry Pi) and limited bidirectional editing.
Compared to dedicated BIM collaboration tools (BIMcollab, BCF managers), Telegram is less structured but far more accessible for non-experts.