CI Tools (formerly Cadimage Tools) for Archicad 26 are a suite of productivity add-ons developed by Central Innovation to streamline architectural workflows and fill gaps in native Archicad functionality. Core Toolset Overview
Coverings: Apply scalable claddings—such as weatherboards, brick, or corrugated metal—to walls, roofs, and slabs in both 2D and 3D views.
Model Validation
: Offers a one-click solution to mirror an entire project, though some users report occasional marker setting issues.
What a CI-enabled ARCHICAD 26 pipeline looks like (concise flow) ci tools archicad 26
Installation: Managed through the Ci Tools Installer, which requires a MyCi account for downloads and updates. Performance and User Insights
While powerful, CI for Archicad is not without hurdles: CI Tools (formerly Cadimage Tools) for Archicad 26
Archicad’s native walls and roofs are often "too perfect." The Coverings tool adds a layer of realism.