Sections taking longer to generate in Archicad

As your project grows, the model becomes more detailed with additional elements, objects, and layers, requiring more processing power for views like sections.

Slow performance in sections is typically caused by the number of polygons Archicad needs to rebuild each time the section is opened.

Use the Polygon Counting Tool to check polygon counts and identify elements affecting performance.

Custom components, furniture, or detailed geometry can slow down section generation. The more intricate these elements are, the longer Archicad takes to process them in sectional views.

• Optimize your model by Turning off active layers that are not required/needed all the time.

• Turn off luxury items like taps and handles in the Model View Options.

If the changes you are making to the section are minimal and you don't need to see them each time you reopen you can set the Section to be Manually Updated.

A large section depth includes many elements,  which increases the amount of data to process.

• Creating a 0-depth section.  A 0-depth section enables precise control over visibility and display, like cutting lines or annotations. It processes only elements directly intersected by the section plane, reducing load and boosting performance in complex models.

• Create a fenced section:  Restricting the section to a fenced area lets Archicad process only elements inside it, reducing computation and speeding up workflow, especially with complex models.

Using complex cut fills and surface textures can slow down the display and processing of sections.  Simplify or replace complex fills and surface textures with simpler patterns in the section settings.