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Tuesday Tips – Transform 2D Entities with Stretch
If you’re looking to transform and scale 2D entities non-uniformly, then you need STRETCH. Use it to change the size and shape of 2D entities,…
Which version of BricsCAD do I need?
If you download a BricsCAD trial, you will notice that you automatically have access to BricsCAD Ultimate, free for 30-days. But BricsCAD comes in many…
24 Tips for Moving from AutoCAD® to BricsCAD®
If you’re thinking about making the switch to BricsCAD for AutoCAD® users, even with minimal AutoCAD® experience, the transition is easy and painless. BricsCAD works…
How to use point clouds in BricsCAD V20
We received many requests for a guide to the new features of point clouds in BricsCAD V20. So here’s a quick ‘How to use Point…
2D Tips
Printing in BricsCAD – Layouts
When printing in BricsCAD, there are two main interfaces to explore: Model Space and Paper Space. Model Space is a black screen wherein you create…
Dynamic block editing with Dynamic Grips – Tuesday Tips
If you come from an AutoCAD® design environment, you may be familiar with Dynamic Blocks. BricsCAD offers some Dynamic block editing capabilities with Dynamic Grips….
5 Ways to Edit a Polyline in BricsCAD – Tuesday Tips
When you start a new CAD drawing, the first thing you’ll probably want to do is draw a line and the second you’ve done it,…
#2 Parametric Table and Chairs With Visibility States – Easy Builds
This project will show you how to create parametric table and chairs blocks, with visibility states. This tutorial is split into two parts: a circular…
User Stories
A unanimous vote for BricsCAD from the team at Engels
Engels is an established name in the world of windows and doors. Since 1945, the family business has kept the same focus in mind: to offer…
BricsCAD® resolves integration issues at Australian Radio Towers
Australian Radio Towers (ART) is an engineering, fabrication, and construction company servicing Australian development projects. The company designs, manufactures, and installs free-standing towers, guy lattice…
EBB cuts costs and extends functionality with BricsCAD Pro & BIM
EBB Ingenieurgesellschaft is an engineering and architecture agency specialized in infrastructure, building construction, traffic facilities and urban construction. Their range of services includes planning, construction…
Playrite is more productive than ever by using BricsCAD
Playrite designs, manufactures, and installs all manner of artificial sports surfaces in the UK and EU. By deploying BricsCAD for the design of its playground…
2D CAD Product News
The Top 22 in BricsCAD® V22.2
Hi, I’m Don, Head of Product for BricsCAD. As our vested users know, Bricsys releases major, minor and maintenance releases each year – generally every…
What’s New for Sheet Metal in BricsCAD® V22
In the sheet metal domain, the individual in charge of manufacturing preparation is rarely the project designer. Because of this, the probability that the project…
What’s New for Point Clouds in BricsCAD® V22
A point cloud is a large set of data points in a 3D space and is generally produced by a 3D laser scanner. The points…
The BricsCAD® V22 Product Family
Welcome to the BricsCAD® V22 product family! All of us at Bricsys want you to be happy with your software purchase – so we offer multiple…
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