| Aspect | Student Version | Commercial Version | |--------|----------------|--------------------| | | All print/export output (PDF, DWG, images) includes a visible “Educational Version” watermark. | No watermark | | Commercial use | Strictly prohibited. Files cannot be used for paid work or professional practice. | Permitted | | File compatibility | Student files open in commercial Archicad (with watermark notice). Commercial files open in student version, but once saved, they become watermarked. | Full compatibility without restrictions | | Licensing period | 12 months (renewable up to 3–4 years while enrolled). | Perpetual or subscription | | Technical support | Limited (forum and knowledge base only; no phone/priority support). | Full support | | Export options | No export to DXF/DWG for layouts (only 2D/3D elements). | Full layout export |
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