In our previous post, we compared a conventional 3D BIM workflow to the historical 2D drafting-centric method of architectural design. In this edition, we’ll explain how and why the Bricsys approach to Building Information Modeling is unique...
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Don Strimbu
3D BIM vs 2D Drafting Workflows
In our last BIM article, we discussed the business value proposition of a real, 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow. Next, let’s roll up our virtual sleeves and talk about the benefits of conventional 3D BIM vs historic 2D drafting...
BricsCAD Shape for MacOS is here
We are happy to announce the availability of BricsCADⓇ Shape for macOS. The best solid-based schematic modeler is here for your Mac, and it’s free. Download it here. What is BricsCAD Shape? BricsCAD Shape is our conceptual modeler for architects...
Inside Bricsys: Heidi Hewett’s First Impressions
All of us at Bricsys are very excited to welcome Heidi Hewett as our new User Success Manager. She joins the Bricsys global team to assist our customers in moving to the next level of productivity with the best dwg-based CAD applications available...
Heidi Hewett
BricsCAD Shape basics: Create a roof
23 Create a roof Need a gable style roof? It’s easy with BricsCAD Shape. Using the Shape tool we will create a pitched roof slab. Align the drawing plane to the wall surface, by pressing SHIFT while hovering over the wall surface. You can change the...
Hannes L.
BricsCAD Shape basics: Navigation
2 Navigation Model navigation in BricsCAD Shape can be done in three ways. The Pan command slides your viewpoint. You can click and hold your mouse wheel to Pan. Press and hold CONTROL + SHIFT and the right mouse button to Pan. Or you can start the...
Inside Bricsys: BricsCAD Shape Development
Welcome to another installment in “Inside Bricsys“. This time, we’ll chat with Jan Jolly, Manager for BricsCAD Shape Development. Hi Jan! What are your responsibilities on the BricsCAD Shape development team? Before I worked on...
Inside Bricsys: Designing BricsCAD Shape
BricsCAD Shape makes modeling fun. This is how we designed it. Sander Scheiris, VP Marketing Shape was built to make your schematic design workflow more intuitive, without sacrificing accuracy. We wanted that CAD accuracy to fit in a clean and...
Sander Scheiris
BricsCAD Shape basics: Structural profiles
22 Structural profiles BricsCAD Shape offers standard structural steel profiles to speed the creation of structural elements. Included are American, British and European standards. Use the Profile tool to create a beam or a column. Select the start...
You’re going to love BricsCAD Shape!
What is BricsCAD Shape? BricsCAD® Shape is the new conceptual modeling tool from Bricsys. It’s made to help architects and engineers streamline their 3D schematic design work. Shape is the fastest way to get designs out of your head and...