Kerf vs Graphisoft ArchiCAD

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 3 of 5 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Parametric object model	yes packages/kerf-core/src/	yes source ↗
2D technical drawings / documentation	yes src/components/DrawingView.jsx	yes source ↗
3D solid B-rep modelling	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/brep	yes source ↗
Sheet metal flat-pattern	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/sheetmetal_features.py	no source ↗
GD&T / tolerancing	yes packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py	no source ↗

D4 Thermal / fluid / HVAC 1 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Building energy analysis export	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/buildingenergy/transient.py	yes source ↗
HVAC duct sizing	yes packages/kerf-hvac/src/kerf_hvac/duct.py	paid tier source ↗

D6 Electronics / EDA / silicon 0 of 1 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
PCB / electronics design	yes src/components/SchematicView.jsx	no source ↗

D8 Civil / infrastructure / geo 1 of 1 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Site terrain / mesh modelling	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geotech	yes source ↗

D11 Tolerancing / metrology / QA 0 of 1 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Tolerance stackup / metrology	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/tolstack	no source ↗

D13 Verticals 10 of 16 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
BIM walls / slabs / framing	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/bim.py	yes source ↗
BIM stairs / ramps	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/bim.py	yes source ↗
Automatic stair code check (IBC / ADA / ICC A117.1)	yes packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/arch/stair_code_check.py	partial source ↗
Stair tool with code compliance	yes src/components/StairView.jsx	partial source ↗
BIM doors / windows	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/bim.py	yes source ↗
BIM roof generator	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/roof_geometry.py	yes source ↗
IFC 4 authoring and export	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/export_ifc/writer.py	yes source ↗
GDL parametric object library	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/	yes source ↗
MEP Modeler (HVAC / plumbing / electrical routing)	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/mep.py	paid tier source ↗
Teamwork BIMcloud multi-user worksharing	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/worksharing.py	paid tier source ↗
Schedules and quantity take-off	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/schedule.py	yes source ↗
Curtain wall / curtain wall designer	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/curtain_wall.py	yes source ↗
Zone / room / space objects	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/spaces.py	yes source ↗
Hotlinked modules (XRef / federated model)	yes packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/xref.py	yes source ↗
Python / open scripting API	yes packages/kerf-sdk/README.md	partial source ↗
LLM / chat-native editing	yes src/components/ChatPanel.jsx	no source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 1 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Material cost / quantity schedules	yes packages/kerf-costing/src/	yes source ↗
LCA / environmental data	yes packages/kerf-lca/src/kerf_lca/phases.py	partial source ↗

• yes shipped
• partial works with limits
• paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
• no not available