Cadimage Tools (now often referred to as Ci Tools) are a suite of add-ons designed to extend Archicad's functionality in areas like cabinetry, coverings, electrical, and doors/windows. Because these tools are version-specific, you must always match the tool version to your Archicad version (e.g., Cadimage 2025 for Archicad 2025). Installation Guide
To get started with the tools, you generally need to use the dedicated installer provided by Central Innovation.
Download the Installer: Visit the MyCi Knowledge Base to download the CI Tools Installer for your operating system. cadimage tools
Login: Run the installer and sign in with your MyCi account.
Select Archicad Version: Choose your current Archicad version from the drop-down menu within the installer. Cadimage Tools (now often referred to as Ci
Install Tools: Click "Download and Install" for the desired tools.
Install the Work Environment: This is a critical step; you must install the CI Tools Work Environment to add the tool icons and menus to your Archicad interface. For a visual walkthrough of the setup process: How to install Cadimage tools in Archicad YouTube• Nov 12, 2024 Popular Tools & Basic Usage How to install Cadimage tools in Archicad Pilot on a small project to assess benefits
Cadimage Tools provide pragmatic enhancements to Archicad that can materially improve documentation speed and consistency. They are best adopted with governance—controlled libraries, training, and version policies—to mitigate dependency and compatibility risks. Firms seeking incremental productivity gains in repetitive documentation tasks should evaluate Cadimage via a targeted pilot.
