Question 1

What does the BricsCAD free trial offer?

Accepted Answer

The BricsCAD free trial gives you full access to BricsCAD Ultimate for 30 days. That means that all the features of BricsCAD Shape, Lite, Pro, BIM, and Mechanical are yours to use, free of charge.

After thirty days, the trial expires and will continue to run as BricsCAD Shape, our free solid modeling product. Shape will run as as long as your PC and operating system support it.

Question 2

My BricsCAD free trial has expired. What do I need to do to buy BricsCAD?

Accepted Answer

Purchase a license (through the online store, or by [contacting a local reseller](https://www.bricsys.com/contact "Contact us")), re-launch the trial product and enter your key in the License Manager. This will activate your trial as a commercial product with the correct license level. There’s no need to uninstall and reinstall, ever.

Question 3

Why should I consider paying for BricsCAD Maintenance?

Accepted Answer

BricsCAD Maintenance is the least expensive way to keep your BricsCAD perpetual licenses up to date. Being on Maintenance ensures that you always have the latest features and functionality. BricsCAD Maintenance customers get priority product support and all upgrades to – major and minor – for one low yearly fee.

Question 4

What happens if I don’t renew my Maintenance contract?

Accepted Answer

If for any reason you don’t renew your Maintenance contract at the end of the period, your current BricsCAD version will continue to run for as long as your PC and/or operating system supports it.

If you decide that you want to upgrade licenses that are not on Maintenance, just log in to your BricsCAD account and check out your upgrade options.

Question 5

I have an older version of BricsCAD. How can I upgrade my license?

Accepted Answer

Go to bricsys.com, log in to your Bricsys account, and navigate to “Your licenses”. There, you’ll see what you own today and your upgrade options.

Question 6

What is a BricsCAD Network License?

Accepted Answer

A network license allows many users on the same TCP/IP network to access a shared pool of BricsCAD licenses. BricsCAD uses the Reprise NLM (Network License Manager), which you install on a central server on your premises. The network license manager controls the distribution of the license pool.

Network licensing is available at an additional cost per license. Also, we require that network licensed product is kept on BricsCAD Maintenance. Your Bricsys Reseller or Business Development Manager can give you more information on network license pricing.

Question 7

What is a BricsCAD Volume License?

Accepted Answer

A volume license is a single license key that is authorized to be used across a number of independent computers. Volume licenses are designed to assist CAD and IT administrators deploy BricsCAD to large numbers of computers that may or may not be on the same network.

A volume license is not publicly available on the online store. If you’re interested in volume licensing, please contact Bricsys or a local BricsCAD reseller.

Question 8

Can I use my BricsCAD license all around the world?

Accepted Answer

Licenses purchased in Latin America, Korea, India, and Japan can only be used in the country of purchase. Contact Bricsys if you need more information or if you want to purchase licenses in these countries for global usage.

Question 9

Do license keys differ based on language, location or operating system?

Accepted Answer

No, license keys work for BricsCAD in all language versions and for any supported operating system (Windows, macOS or Linux).

Question 10

Can I use my BricsCAD license key on two machines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you own a single-user BricsCAD license, you can install it on two machines (e.g. Your desktop PC at work and on your laptop computer at home). Please note: this dual-install option does not apply to Volume or Network licenses without express permission from Bricsys NV.

Question 11

What do you mean by “perpetual” licenses?

Accepted Answer

A BricsCAD license provides lifetime access to the BricsCAD software without monthly or yearly fees. The product activation key authorizes its owner to use a specific version of BricsCAD for as long as their PC and/or operating system supports it.

Question 12

Can I get a free academic license as a student or a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Students, instructors, and schools can request a one-year BricsCAD Ultimate license(s) for no charge. Students can renew their free licenses for as long as they are enrolled in an accredited academic program. [More info](https://www.bricsys.com/students)

Question 13

Which payment methods are supported in the online store?

Accepted Answer

We accept payments via Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB or PayPal.

Question 14

What are the minimum system and hardware requirements for BricsCAD?

Accepted Answer

The minimum system requirements for BricsCAD are:

- __Operating System__: Windows 10, 11 (x64), MacOS 10.15, and later, or Linux. (Visit the [help article](https://help.bricsys.com/document/?id=165079150963 "BricsCAD minimum system and hardware requirements") for more details)

- __Processor__: Intel or AMD processor with a clock speed of at least 1 GHz.

- __RAM__: At least 8 GB of memory, 16 GB or more, is recommended for larger or more complex drawings.

- __Hard Drive__: At least 3 GB of free hard drive space.

- __Display__: Monitor with a minimum resolution of Full HD (1920x1080).

- __Graphics Card__: Video card with DirectX 9 or higher compatibility.

- __Internet connection__: A stable Internet connection and some additional features are required for activation.

It&#x27;s important to note that these are the minimum requirements and may vary depending on the complexity of your drawings and the other applications you have running on your system. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended to have a more robust design with a fast processor, more memory, and a dedicated graphics card.

You can find a detailed overview [here](https://help.bricsys.com/document/?id=165079150963 "BricsCAD minimum system and hardware requirements").

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