About Library Manager

Libraries are made available to ArchiCAD through the File > Libraries and Objects > Library Manager command.

The Library Manager allows access to complete Libraries and individual Library Parts, both from local volumes and through a network. At startup, ArchiCAD automatically loads the last used Library. In the course of your work, you may need additional Library Parts or set up your own user libraries. Typically, each Project file uses a different library including all the external files it refers to (objects, doors, windows, lamps, textures, property data, etc.).

The Library Manager dialog box has four tab pages:

•	The Local/LAN tab page allows you to manage complete Libraries and individual Library Parts stored on local disks or on remote volumes connected to your computer through a local area network.

•	Using the FTP Sites tab page, you can add Libraries and single Library Parts stored on FTP servers.

•	The History tab page lists all the Libraries and Library Parts loaded while using ArchiCAD.

•	The Web Objects tab page allows you to download GDL Objects from websites and to add them to your local Libraries.

For more information, see Library Manager Dialog Box.

Loading Libraries

When you have finished making your library choices on the tab pages, click the Done/Reload button in the bottom right corner of the Library Manager dialog box.

A status box will appear on the screen to inform you about the loading process. By clicking Stop, you can abort loading the libraries.

When starting a new Project, you can also use the Library Manager dialog box to check which libraries are currently used, and then either click the Use Active Libraries button to continue working with the current set, or define a new library set as described above.

Note: When working on a shared Project (Teamwork) only the Team Leader with exclusive access can define the libraries to be loaded for the Team Project. Teammates can load other libraries, but only for their own local use.