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10 September 2024 3 min

BricsCAD Partner Apps for Civil and Survey Workflows

At Bricsys, we provide a solid foundation for our specialist survey and civil app developers to create specialist civil and survey tools that deliver robust and efficient workflows for BricsCAD users. Let’s see what updates and improvements our various developer partners have made to complement BricsCAD V24's civil and survey workflows.

These civil and survey applications are among multiple third-party applications supported by BricsCAD, with our developers working to improve their functionality and remain on pace with our new features introduced with every release.

22 August 2024 3 min

Superior Rebar Detailing with Probar 2D for BricsCAD®

Discover superior rebar detailing with Probar 2D for BricsCAD®, an innovative rebar detailing software transforming structural engineering CAD workflows. Learn how BricsCAD and Probar 2D enhance efficient rebar detailing and reinforcement bar detailing across diverse structural projects.

10 June 2024 4 min

Reverse Engineering with BricsCAD Mechanical V24

In the rapidly evolving field of mechanical design and manufacturing, staying ahead means adopting tools that simplify and enhance the design process. BricsCAD Mechanical V24 emerges as a game-changer in this respect, particularly with its cutting-edge Reverse Engineering capabilities. Discover how BricsCAD Mechanical V24 is enhancing the design process by making the complex simple and the impossible, possible.

10 June 2024 4 min

5 Reasons why you need BricsCAD® Lite

Your choice of CAD software significantly impacts your design process, productivity, and, ultimately, the success of your projects. If you're in the market for robust yet intuitive 2D CAD software, look no further than BricsCAD® Lite! Here are five reasons to choose BricsCAD® Lite for your 2D drafting and design projects.

3 June 2024 3 min

What's New in BricsCAD® Mechanical V24.2?

BricsCAD® Mechanical V24.2 is here, helping manufacturers of all sizes fast-track their way to complete and accurate production materials. In the latest BricsCAD release, we've honed in on two crucial areas: workflow compatibility with other CAD software like AutoCAD® Mechanical and simplifying the assembly inspection and instruction capabilities. So, let's explore what's new!

15 April 2024 3 min

BricsCAD® Pro V24.2 - Performance Improvements

BricsCAD V24.2 is here, bringing with it a suite of performance improvements that promise to boost efficiency and stability. Tailored for drafters, designers, and fabricators across all industries, the latest version focuses on accelerating the creation of detailed design documentation essential for building, fabricating, and manufacturing processes. Let's take a closer look at the enhancements in V24.2 that will accelerate your time to deliverable.

8 April 2024 4 min

Enhanced Drawing Compatibility in BricsCAD® V24.2

In V24.2, we've further enhanced BricsCAD's DWG compatibility to ensure the rapid creation of design documentation by focusing on the 2D drawing creation workflow. To create the smoothest collaboration, we've ensured you can open and edit the drawings you create in BricsCAD in other DWG-based CAD programs. Let's dive into the enhancements we've made!

25 March 2024 4 min

What's new in BricsCAD® Lite and Pro V24.2

In the latest update, BricsCAD® V24.2 brings many new and enhanced features to elevate your 2D drawing creation. We have introduced a more intuitive user experience, improved performance and stability, and added new and enhanced features to boost your productivity further. This release delivers workflows to facilitate the precision and versatility you need for your 2D drafting and design projects to run smoothly. 

19 March 2024 8 min

What's New in BricsCAD® V24.2

BricsCAD® V24.2 is chock full of new and enhanced features for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, civil, survey, BIM, and mechanical workflows. With this release, the Bricsys team included several new features and improvements to help you accelerate your time to deliverable and provide you with a familiar CAD experience. So, let's dive in and explore what's new in BricsCAD V24.2!

19 February 2024 3 min

Dealing with the Concrete 'Crisis': Leveraging Point Cloud in CAD for Surface Deviation Analysis

In the wake of a concrete 'crisis' affecting existing buildings, such as many schools in the UK constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), the need for precise assessment and remediation strategies has never been more critical. Integrated into CAD software, point cloud technology becomes valuable for addressing surface deviation concerns in RAAC structures.

11 February 2024 5 min

BLOCKCONVERT in BricsCAD V24

In BricsCAD® V24, we have developed a range of parametric operations, including BLOCKCONVERT, so you can still work with your blocks when you switch to BricsCAD® by converting Dynamic Blocks to BricsCAD-native parametric blocks.

1 January 2024 8 min

The Power of BricsCAD® V24 for 2D

Welcome to BricsCAD® V24! Modern, familiar, innovative, cost-effective CAD without compromise. With BricsCAD, you gain the ability to automate and optimize your everyday 2D CAD design workflows - saving you time, increasing efficiency, and upping your productivity.

14 December 2023 5 min

BricsCAD® BIM V24: Quickest path to 3D from 2D

With BricsCAD® BIM V24's new modeling tools, you can transition from a 2D plan to a 3D model and convert your design concepts into 3D representations quickly and easily! Ppull 2D plans into 3D to create solid objects, better identify structures and entities with Top View mode, and convert everything into a complete BIM project.

7 December 2023 4 min

BricsCAD® V24: A Modern User Experience

If you're a CAD user who moved to BricsCAD, getting used to even minor differences can slow you down. To help you make the switch, we've added in-product guidance directly to BricsCAD. With our new and improved start page, you'll find it easy to select templates, a list of recently opened drawings, and the option to pin recently used files to the top of your list.

16 November 2023 5 min

BricsCAD® V24: What's New in BricsCAD® BIM?

With BricsCAD® BIM V24, we wanted to give you the tools you need. Many of our users receive 2D drawings from designers for at least 40% - 50% of their projects, so they need to convert their 2D drawings into 3D and BIM models for visualization, coordination, planning, and quantity takeoff. This conversion is made simpler with BricsCAD BIM V24's tools, which are easy to use, familiar, and intelligent when needed.

9 November 2023 5 min

BricsCAD® Pro V24: Civil and Survey Toolkit

BricsCAD® Pro V24 brings a full suite of civil and survey tools for civil engineers and surveyors. Look forward to a roundtrip GIS workflow, enhanced TIN surface user interface, creating TIN surfaces from contour data, new transparent commands, and more!

2 November 2023 9 min

BricsCAD® V24: What’s New in Lite and Pro?

Welcome to BricsCAD® V24 - the powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use CAD software designed to streamline your workflow and accelerate your time to deliverable. BricsCAD® V24 is faster and more efficient than previous versions of BricsCAD®, and it's also more user-friendly, making it the perfect tool for both new and experienced CAD users. This release includes features and enhancements to BricsCAD® Lite and BricsCAD® Pro to automate and optimize your everyday workflows. Let's dive into what's new for BricsCAD® Lite and BricsCAD® Pro in V24!

26 October 2023 5 min

What's new in BricsCAD® V24?

Welcome to BricsCAD® V24! The professional CAD without compromise. This release is packed with new features and updates – making it easier to learn, use, and adopt BricsCAD. Let's take a look at what's new in BricsCAD V24!

19 October 2023 4 min

Which BricsCAD® is right for you?

If you're considering BricsCAD®, you're probably wondering – which BricsCAD is right for me? There are five BricsCAD editions so you can choose the BricsCAD that suits your needs best. Whether you're working in 2D, 3D or both, there's a BricsCAD for you. Choose from BricsCAD® Lite, BricsCAD® Pro, BricsCAD® BIM, BricsCAD® Mechanical or BricsCAD® Ultimate. Let's take a look at the various BricsCAD product levels!

2 October 2023 6 min

Converting PDF to DWG files with BricsCAD®

You can convert PDF files to DWG files quickly and easily in BricsCAD®. When you convert a PDF to a DWG file, BricsCAD® converts straight lines to polylines, true type fonts to MTEXT, and filled solids to hatches, giving you a working drawing file in place of your PDF! Here's how you can do it!

20 September 2023 5 min

Getting Started with BricsCAD®: Trial and Licensing Options

Are you considering BricsCAD? Then, you're probably wondering what licensing options are available when you choose BricsCAD. You can avail of the free 30-day trial to try BricsCAD and its various versions to decide which edition suits your needs best. When you buy BricsCAD, you can choose from our flexible licensing options. Let's take a look at the different licensing options!

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