Seamless 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling:

• Integrated 2D and 3D Environment: BricsCAD Pro allows users to work seamlessly between 2D drafting and 3D modeling within a single application. This integration enhances productivity by eliminating the need for multiple software platforms.

• Familiar CAD Interface: The software provides a familiar interface for users transitioning from other CAD platforms, reducing the learning curve and allowing for quick adoption.

• Direct and Parametric Modeling: With both direct modeling and parametric design features, BricsCAD Pro empowers users to create and modify models effortlessly, while preserving design intent.

Full DWG Compatibility:

• Native DWG Support: BricsCAD Pro uses the DWG file format as its native format, ensuring compatibility with other CAD software and facilitating easy collaboration with clients, partners and stakeholders.

• Bi-directional Data Exchange: Users can import and export DWG files without any data loss, ensuring that design information is preserved across different platforms and software environments. Open and edit DWGs created in AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD and vice versa.

• Industry Standard: The reliance on DWG files makes BricsCAD Pro a viable alternative for firms seeking to maintain industry standards without switching file formats. Existing AutoCAD configurations can be reused.

Cost-Effective and Flexible Licensing:

• Affordable Pricing: BricsCAD Pro is a cost-effective alternative to other CAD solutions, offering powerful features at a competitive price point, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes.

• Flexible Licensing Options: BricsCAD Pro offers both perpetual and subscription licensing models, allowing organizations to scale effortlessly as projects grow. Licences are not named user supporting both full-time and occasional use. No geographical licence restrictions – one licence for planet Earth.

• Network Licensing: BricsCAD Pro supports network licensing, enabling firms to manage software deployment efficiently across multiple users.

Advanced Productivity Tools:

AI-Powered Features: Features like BLOCKIFY and QUAD Cursor automate repetitive tasks, recognize patterns and optimize drawing productivity—enabling users to focus on design rather than manual work.

• BLOCKIFY: This tool can automatically convert repetitive geometry into blocks, reducing file size and improving performance.

• QUAD Cursor: Provides context-sensitive commands based on the user’s cursor position, streamlining workflow by offering relevant tools without navigating menus.

• Command Customization: Users can customize commands and create custom tool palettes, allowing for a tailored workflow that aligns with specific project needs.

• Design Automation: BricsCAD Pro offers scripting capabilities using LISP, VBA and APIs, enabling automation of repetitive tasks and integration with other systems.

Comprehensive 3D Modeling Features:

• Direct 3D Modeling: BricsCAD Pro’s dynamic push-pull geometry simplifies the creation of complex shapes and surfaces without predefined constraints.

• Parametric Constraints: The software supports geometric and dimensional constraints, enabling the creation of parametric models that maintain relationships between components.

• Surface Modeling: Users can create and edit complex surfaces, enhancing the ability to design intricate details and organic shapes.

Efficient Collaboration and Integration:

• Multi-Platform Support: BricsCAD Pro is available on Windows, macOS and Linux, providing flexibility for teams working across different operating systems and ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users.

• Cloud Integration: The software integrates with Bricsys 24/7, a cloud-based collaboration platform that allows users to share files, manage projects and collaborate in real-time.

• Support for Industry Standards: BricsCAD Pro supports various industry-standard file formats, including DXF, DGN and IFC, enabling seamless collaboration and data exchange with other software.

Extensible and Adaptable:

• Extensible: An open API enables custom programs and LISP routines and other scripting languages to be developed to automate repetitive tasks, address customer-specific workflows or deliverables requirements.

• Developer Ecosystem:  Supported by an extensive developer network offering many added value add-in applications.

Enhanced Visualization and Rendering:

• Realistic Rendering: BricsCAD Pro offers advanced rendering capabilities, allowing users to create photorealistic images of their designs for presentations and client reviews. This helps in visualizing design concepts effectively.

• Dynamic UCS: The software includes a dynamic UCS (User Coordinate System) feature that automatically aligns the workspace with the geometry being edited, making it easier to work in 3D.

• Visualization Tools: BricsCAD Pro provides powerful visualization tools, such as dynamic sections, exploded views and real-time shading, which aid in understanding complex designs and assemblies.

Training, Support and Upgrades:

• Comprehensive Support: Bricsys offers extensive technical support, assisting users with troubleshooting, software updates and best practices to ensure smooth operation and maximize productivity.

• Training and Resources: Users have access to a variety of training resources, including tutorials, webinars, documentation and an active user community, to help them fully leverage the capabilities of BricsCAD Pro.

• Continuous Development: Bricsys is committed to continuous software development, regularly releasing updates and new features based on user feedback and industry trends, with updates released annually.

BricsCAD Pro software is a versatile and robust CAD platform that offers a wide range of features for 2D drafting, 3D modeling and design automation. Its seamless integration of 2D and 3D workflows, full DWG compatibility and advanced productivity tools make it an ideal choice for professionals across various industries, including architecture, engineering and manufacturing. By using BricsCAD Pro, teams can streamline their workflows, reduce costs and enhance collaboration, ultimately contributing to the success of their projects.