7
Oct

Customizing Line Types in BricsCAD

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

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7
Oct

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

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7
Oct

Embracing Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry with Bricsys 24/7

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

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27
Aug

Superior Rebar Detailing with Probar 2D for BricsCAD®

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

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27
Aug

How to customize Menus, Toolbars, and Ribbon in BricsCAD®

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

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27
Aug

How to customize BricsCAD®’s User Interface

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

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29
Jul

Polyline Editing in BricsCAD

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

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29
Jul

Turning validated assemblies into 2D documentation with BricsCAD Mechanical

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

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29
Jul

Optimize and validate assembly designs in BricsCAD Mechanical V24.2

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

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29
Jul

Engineering Production Materials made Easy with BricsCAD® Mechanical V24

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

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1
Jul

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! Enhanced Interoperability With the V24.2 update, we’ve prioritized workflow

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1
Jul

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 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

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1
Jul

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. AI-powered CAD tools BricsCAD® Lite’s AI-powered tools significantly enhance the

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3
Jun

6 Tips to set up your CDE

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

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27
May

Discover BricsCAD®’s Manipulator

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

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27
May

BricsCAD® V24.2’s Civil and Survey Toolkit: New and Enhanced Features

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

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1
May

The path to Scan to BIM automation with BricsCAD® BIM V24

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

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1
May

Drawing Health Management for 3D in BricsCAD® V24

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

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30
Apr

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! Work with AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks more easily

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29
Apr

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

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