Document Management in Construction The construction industry faces several challenges regarding document management. To deliver projects on time and within budget, project managers must easily maintain document version control, manage user access to documents, and streamline approval processes. Poor document management inevitably leads to complications, delays, efficiency loss and increased costs down the line. Alongside document management, review processes are
BricsCAD V25 is chock-full of exciting new features and enhancements that will boost your CAD workflows! Among these are unique to BricsCAD tools and commands, setting BricsCAD apart from other CAD software. We’ve developed these features to: Let’s look at the new and enhanced features you’ll only find in BricsCAD! Workflow parity with existing tools AMRESCALE-NEW BricsCAD Mechanical users can
Creating custom line types in BricsCAD can significantly enhance the detail and clarity of your drawings. Whether you’re working on complex engineering plans or simple layout designs, understanding how to create your own line types can give your projects a professional edge. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to create both simple and complex line types in BricsCAD. Step
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
The construction industry continually evolves, and digital transformation is reshaping how teams manage projects, communicate, and handle project documentation. When embracing digital solutions for construction projects, a common data environment (CDE) like Bricsys 24/7 is an excellent place to start. With a significant variance in the level of digital adoption across the industry, embracing and leveraging digital tools can help firms differentiate
Structural engineering projects demand precision and efficiency to succeed on time, within budget, and to spec, making it imperative for structural engineers to have the right toolset. Among these critical components, rebar detailing is crucial in ensuring a structure’s strength, durability, and integrity. Enter Probar 2D for BricsCAD. Probar 2D is a rebar detailing software that integrates with BricsCAD to
In this blog, we’ll explore how to customize three key interface areas within BricsCAD: the menus, toolbars, and ribbon. Customizing Menu Items The menu bar at the top of the screen comprises various items, including the context menus, which become active when you right-click within the drawing area. Here’s a simple way to modify these menus: To remove an item
BricsCAD gives you considerable flexibility to customize the workspace. In this blog, we’ll cover how you can customize BricsCAD’s interface to suit your workflow. Let’s get started! The simplest way to change the workspace is to use the interface settings dialog, which you can activate from the access toolbar. Here, you can access three different layouts: Classic sets the interface to
Polylines offer an array of functionalities for 3D modeling. Polylines consist of connected line or arc segments that act as a single entity. Each segment can have a constant or varied width, making polylines versatile for creating 3D models. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the various methods you can use to edit a polyline in BricsCAD. Using the Properties Panel
In the manufacturing and assembly world, effectively communicating assembly instructions hinges on the quality of technical documentation. With the release of BricsCAD® Mechanical V24.2, users can benefit from a comprehensive toolkit that enables them to effortlessly document their validated designs. Create detailed, accurate technical documentation You can quickly generate detailed steps for technical documents using the BMEXPLODE command. Whether you’re an
The latest release of BricsCAD Mechanical V24.2 introduces enhanced features intended to make your assembly manual creation and inspection workflows more efficient. With the integration of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) optimization and validation workflows, users can streamline the assembly process, reduce manufacturing complexities, and identify cost-effective design changes early on. Let’s explore the critical aspects of this improved
Assembly technicians require a thorough set of production materials to complete their jobs efficiently. It’s also imperative that the creation of these materials be as straightforward as possible to ensure everyone, from engineers to technical illustrators, can play their part efficiently and accurately. With BricsCAD® Mechanical V24, generating these materials is simple. Using Alberts and their smoothie-making vending machine as an
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! Enhanced Interoperability With the V24.2 update, we’ve prioritized workflow
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 reverse engineering capabilities. Let’s explore how BricsCAD Mechanical V24 is enhancing the design process by making the complex simple and the impossible, possible. The Essence
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. AI-powered CAD tools BricsCAD® Lite’s AI-powered tools significantly enhance the
If you’re managing a large project with various stakeholders, you know that seamless collaboration is the key to success. One of the easiest ways to manage your construction documentation is with a Common Data Environment (CDE) like Bricsys® 24/7. Here are six key things to remember when starting a new project to set your CDE up for success! 1. Data Ownership
The Manipulator in BricsCAD® is a versatile tool that lets you quickly move, rotate, scale, and mirror selected entities—saving you time and clicks. Let’s dive in and discover how you can use the Manipulator to its full potential! How to Activate the Manipulator in BricsCAD® By default, the Manipulator activates when you select an entity with a long click. The Manipulator’s anchor
With the release of BricsCAD® V24.2, we’ve introduced a suite of tools designed to simplify handling GIS data and TIN Surface management in BricsCAD to accelerate your workflows and enhance your user experience. Let’s dive into the new and enhanced tools and features for civil and survey users! New Support for Importing GIS Data from a Geodatabase In an exciting development
The new automation tools included in BricsCAD® BIM V24 make the Scan-to-BIM process easier and more efficient! If you want fast and accurate reality capture of existing objects, these tools will be a great addition to your arsenal. We’ve added tools like the Point Cloud Classifier, Point Cloud Detect Rooms, Point Cloud Fit Rooms, and Normal Calculation for structured point clouds
When you are working on a 3D model, it is crucial to ensure that your models are optimized for better performance and efficiency! This is easily done with BricsCAD’s Drawing Health Management tools. Read on to learn how you can optimize large 3D models and reduce their file size in BricsCAD V24. Let’s look at how we can optimize this