LCF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Name ArchiCAD Library Container File
File Extension .lcf
MIME Type application/octet-stream
File Type Binary
Primary Association Graphisoft ArchiCAD
Developer Graphisoft
Purpose To package a collection of objects or libraries used in ArchiCAD projects
Compression Yes
Encryption Supported
Contained File Types Objects, Images, Textures
Editability Can only be edited with proper ArchiCAD software
Advantages Ease of transporting and managing multiple library files
Disadvantages Requires ArchiCAD for creation and utilization
Platform Windows, macOS
File Location Depends on user-defined library management in ArchiCAD
Usage Architectural Design, BIM Modeling
File Structure Proprietary, library container structure
Update Method By replacing or updating the LCF file within the ArchiCAD Library Manager
Sharing Capability High, easy to share a single file containing multiple libraries
Security Features Password protection, encryption
Common Users Architects, Designers, Engineers
Versioning Not directly supported, but versions can be managed manually