#BRICSCAD BIM INSTALL#
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#BRICSCAD BIM SOFTWARE#

It’s like the contextual menu, but graphical. It shows last used command and objects information.Īnd when you move your mouse pointer on the Quad, it expands and shows related commands. Quad is similar to contextual menu and rollover tooltips in AutoCAD. However, the Ribbon looks a bit confusing. The categories don’t seem right.Īlthough BricsCAD looks similar to AutoCAD, there are many differences in the interface. It comes with menu and toolbar interface as the default.īricsCAD does have Ribbon if you prefer it. What about using the software? Can AutoCAD users use it immediately without a training? How does it work? The InterfaceīricsCAD interface looks similar to older version of AutoCAD, probably AutoCAD 2008.

#BRICSCAD BIM INSTALL#

If you want to install different editions, you don’t need to download separate files. The nice thing is the installer works for all editions. You only need to download one small file (245 MB, compared to AutoCAD 2.4 GB download). The installation is pretty quick and smooth. I’m trying the Windows version. The program installation is pretty convenient.

Program InstallationīricsCAD can run on Windows, Linux, and Mac. The Windows version seems to have the most features some features are not available on Linux and Mac versions. The AEC features still have a lot to catch up, though. It’s more to BricsCAD with steroids, as you can see in their tutorial here. The Sheet Metal feature looks better. It looks like BricsCAD is pretty good for manufacturing model. So don’t expect is like AutoCAD Architecture. The BIM feature is not as advanced as an AutoCAD vertical.

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If you want to use 3rd party applications, at least you need to purchase the Pro edition. The Platinum edition has several features that are not available in AutoCAD, like 3D Compare, BIM and Sheet Metal tools. The Classic edition is focusing more on 2D drawings, but unlike AutoCAD LT it supports AutoLISP. BricsCAD EditionsīricsCAD has three editions: Classic, Pro, and Platinum. Or even better, try to open your drawings and compare it side by side with AutoCAD. You can use the file and try to open it in BricsCAD. Not many people use advanced AutoCAD features, in most cases, this won’t be a problem.ĬAD Studio released a benchmark drawing file: Budweiser.dwg. However, there are a few features that might not be opened correctly. Even two different versions of AutoCAD sometimes can’t open a DWG without a problem.īricsCAD works well with DWG. You can open most DWG without any issue. Opening DWG is Revit is not convenient at all.

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The truth is no software can open AutoCAD DWG like AutoCAD. I can’t remember which CAD software that can’t open it.Ĭan BricsCAD open my existing drawings without any problem? Can I send DWG file from BricsCAD and the user with AutoCAD open it properly? DWG is a standard drawing format in CAD industry. The first thing people want to know is the file compatibility. If you are looking for an AutoCAD alternative, you probably find this review useful. So I download the trial and give it a try. This is a conversation that I had on Twitter as an example. There are many AutoCAD alternatives available but in my social network mostly recommend BricsCAD.

Especially after Autodesk has announced that they don’t want to keep two subscription models. As Autodesk is pushing subscription and no longer offering the perpetual license, many AutoCAD users are looking for an alternative.

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