Before you proceed with the upload, Archicad gives you a reminder about this: 'After uploading the Software Key, Archicad will be closed automatically and can only be used in Demo Mode without a license.After the successful license key upload there will be no license available for Archicad, so it can only be used in Demo Mode.To do so, select the Help > Upload Software Key option.WARNING: If you have tried the above workflows and the protection key activation is still unsuccessful, please contact your local distributor.įrom Archicad 23, it is possible to upload the software license back to the license pool without using License Manager Tool. For further information, please check this article. _ In Archicad 22, the License Manager Tool (LMT) is still needed to download the license. Please note that the downloading process can take a few minutes, please wait until the 'Protection Key download was successful' message appears. ARCHICAD provides up-to-date Help resources online. ARCHICAD installation does not automatically install Help files to your computer. Review the setting to Enable Archicad to Check for Updates automatically (checked by Default). In Archicad 23, the Software Key is downloaded automatically if you previously logged in with your Graphisoft ID within Archicad 23. Here you can create an Archicad Desktop shortcut.