Understanding the "Open and Repair" Function in Archicad: Tracking Repaired and Removed Elements

Issue Description

In Archicad, when you run the Open and Repair function, it attempts to identify and fix issues within the project file. However, the specifics of what elements have been repaired or removed are not always directly visible.

Solution

1.  Launch Archicad from the desktop shortcut, dock, start menu, or application folder.
2. When Archicad home screen appears, choose Browse Project...
   • Alternatively, go to File>Open>Open...
3. Navigate to the file location and click on the file ONLY ONCE so that it is highlighted.
4. Check the Open & Repair Selected File checkbox in the lower right corner of the dialog.
5. Click Open and wait for the repair process to complete.

TIPS:

• Save the repaired file as a copy to check elements that have been removed or changed.
• Create a schedule of element IDs and compare to see if elements have been removed.

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