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Product Roadmap & Vision

A transparent look into what we are researching, building, and refining across the GBS Tools suite.

Suggest a Feature
Considering1
Lay-it-out

Curved Wall & Façade Vertical Surface Panelization

Extend pattern generator projection logic from horizontal floor slabs to vertical curtain wall panels and curved surfaces.

Future
Planned1
Lay-it-out

Custom User Pattern Library & SVG Export

Allow architects to define custom geometric repeat motifs, save reusable studio presets, and export vector diagrams.

Q1 2027
In Progress2
Lay-it-outPriority

Archicad 28 & macOS (Apple Silicon ARM64) Support

Compile and validate universal binaries for Archicad 28 on both Windows and macOS Apple Silicon systems.

Q4 2026
Bring-it-in

Rhino / OBJ Clean Mesh Importer Alpha

Initial closed alpha for importing high-density external 3D meshes with topological decimation.

Q1 2027
In Testing0
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Released & Live2
Lay-it-outPriority

Public Beta v1.0.0 Release on Archicad 29

Official rollout of the native Archicad 29 add-on complete bundle with running bond, herringbone, and stack patterns, plus automatic takeoff calculation.

October 2026
DAW (Darkmode Anywhere Whatsoever)Priority

DAW v1.0.0 Production Release for Windows

Hardware-accelerated Direct3D 11 desktop darkmode utility completed with selective neutral tone mapping and 3D viewport exclusion zones.

Completed
About the Roadmap:This roadmap is directional and indicates our current technical focus. Target windows and feature priorities are adjusted based on user feedback, Archicad API developments, and stability testing. Public upvotes assist prioritisation but final scheduling remains under owner direction.