Built for better performance at an exceptional value.
High-performance, AI-powered CAD for 2D drafting and detailing for designers and engineers.
Powerful and interoperable 2D/3D CAD and modeling for AEC designers and engineers.
AI-driven, 2D & 3D CAD software for BIM capabilities in one software, for
a reasonable cost.
Mechanical design and drafting with 2D/3D CAD and Modeling on a single dwg-CAD platform.
BricsCAD® v23 delivers more AI-assisted commands and robust 2D/3D modeling capabilities for designers, innovators, and engineers.
V23 adds to the productivity and compatibility of workflows on Bricsys’ interoperable and open DWG platform.
It is enhanced for professionals across design, AEC, manufacturing, and engineering to create with intuitive tools.
Use all versions of BricsCAD in one application.
Lite, Pro, BIM, Mechanical combined - powerful and interoperable 2D/3D CAD, modeling, BIM, and Mechanical software.
Alternative to AutoCAD®, Inventor® SketchUp® Revit® combined.
Flexible licensing - subscription, perpetual, or network licenses available.
The latest release of BricsCAD software brings improvements to the tools and features you love and new functionality and UI that will supercharge your productivity.
V23 adds to the productivity and compatibility of your workflows with an open DWG platform, enhanced for design professionals, AEC, manufacturing, and engineering to create with intuitive tools.
New: Dynamic Block Covertor
New: Parametric Blockify for 2D Geometry
New: Enhance Sheet Set Panel
New: Drawing Recovery Manager
New: Integrated Express Tools App
New: Drawing Recovery Manager
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Academic | ![]() |
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eTransmit | ![]() |
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Sheet Set Manager | ![]() |
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Geographic Location | ![]() |
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Compare Drawings | ![]() |
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Cloud Collaboration | ![]() |
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Dark & light color themes | ![]() |
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Industry standard commands, aliases, and variables | ![]() |
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Command line | ![]() |
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Start tab | ![]() |
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File (drawing) tabs | ![]() |
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Menu bar | ![]() |
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Command Toolbars | ![]() |
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Command Ribbon | ![]() |
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Tool Palettes | ![]() |
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Contextual QUAD Cursor Menu | ![]() |
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Status Bar | ![]() |
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Workspaces | ![]() |
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Searchable settings (variables) | ![]() |
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Lockable Interface | ![]() |
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Clean Screen Mode | ![]() |
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Drawing Explorer | ![]() |
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Customizable User Interface | ![]() |
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Structure Browser (list entities) | ![]() |
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Selection filtering | BricsCAD Lite | BricsCAD Pro | AutoCAD 2021 |
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Select Similar | ![]() |
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Selection cycling | ![]() |
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Entity snaps | ![]() |
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Polar tracking | ![]() |
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Zintersection 3D snap | ![]() |
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Nearest distance | ![]() |
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Adaptive Gridsnap | ![]() |
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Real-time boundary detection | ![]() |
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2D Dynamic UCS | ![]() |
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3D Dynamic UCS | ![]() |
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Circle, Arc, Ellipse, Elliptical Arc | ![]() |
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Polygon, Rectangle, Region, Donut, Point | ![]() |
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Helix | ![]() |
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2D Parameters, Constraints | ![]() |
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Text, Multi-line Text, Text Styles, Text Editor | ![]() |
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Dimensions, Dimension Styles | ![]() |
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Multi-leaders, Multi-leader Styles | ![]() |
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Hatches, Gradients, Hatch/Gradient Editor | ![]() |
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Wipeouts | ![]() |
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Revision Clouds | ![]() |
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Attributes, Attributes Editor | ![]() |
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Tables, Table Styles | ![]() |
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Fields | ![]() |
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Data extraction | ![]() |
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Data linking | ![]() |
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Annotation scaling | ![]() |
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Spell check | ![]() |
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Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Stretch, Mirror, Align | ![]() |
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Trim, Extend, Lengthen, Break, Join | ![]() |
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Fillet, Chamfer | ![]() |
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Copy Guided | ![]() |
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Move Guided | ![]() |
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Grip Edit | ![]() |
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Properties Panel | ![]() |
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Manipulator Tool (3D Gizmo) | ![]() |
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Blocks, Block Editor | ![]() |
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Dynamic Blocks | ![]() |
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Block Face Camera | ![]() |
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Blockify (Automated Block Creation and Page wide similar geometry search) | ![]() |
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Associative Arrays | ![]() |
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DWG (Xref) Attach, Clip, Bind, Edit | ![]() |
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PDF Attach, Clip | ![]() |
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Image Attach, Clip, Adjust, Transparency | ![]() |
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Point Cloud Preprocess, Attach, Crop, and Colormap | ![]() |
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Transparency | ![]() |
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Visual Styles | ![]() |
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Lights | ![]() |
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Sun Properties | ![]() |
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Materials | ![]() |
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Render | ![]() |
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Mesh Primitives | ![]() |
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Drawing Views | ![]() |
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Alignments | ![]() |
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Civil 3D Object Enabler | ![]() |
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What is a BricsCAD free trial?
The BricsCAD free trial grants you full access to BricsCAD Ultimate for 30 days. All the features of BricsCAD Shape, Lite, Pro, BIM, and Mechanical are yours to use. After thirty days, the trial expires and will continue to run as BricsCAD Shape - the free solid modeling product. Shape will continue to run if your PC and operating system support it.
What do I need to do to buy BricsCAD?
After your free trial period, you can purchase a license (through the online store https://tavcotech.com/collections/bricscad-software)), re-launch the trial product, and enter your key in the License Manager. This will activate your trial as a commercial product with the correct license level. You don't need to uninstall and reinstall, ever.
Why should I consider paying for BricsCAD Maintenance?
BricsCAD Maintenance is the least expensive way to keep your BricsCAD perpetual licenses up to date. Being on Maintenance ensures that you always have the latest features and functionality. In addition, BricsCAD Maintenance customers get priority product support and all major and minor upgrades for one low yearly fee.
What happens if I don't renew my Maintenance contract?
If for any reason, you do not renew your Maintenance contract at the end of the period, your current BricsCAD version will continue to run for as long as your PC and operating system support it. If you want to upgrade licenses, not on Maintenance, you can just log in to your BricsCAD account and check out your upgrade options.
I have an older version of BricsCAD.
How can I upgrade my license?
Go to bricsys.com, log in to your Bricsys account, and navigate to "Your licenses." There, you will see what you own today and your upgrade options. Then, contact a TAVCO rep for more information or call 866-254-8590.
What is a BricsCAD Network License?
A network license allows many users on the same TCP/IP network to access a shared pool of BricsCAD licenses. BricsCAD uses the Reprise NLM (Network License Manager), which you install on a central server. The network license manager controls the distribution of the license pool. Network licensing is available at an additional cost per license. Also, we require that network-licensed products be kept on BricsCAD Maintenance. A TAVCO Rep can give you more information on network license pricing.
What is a BricsCAD Volume License?
A volume license is a single license key authorized to be used across several independent computers. Volume licenses are designed to assist CAD, and IT administrators deploy BricsCAD to large numbers of computers that may or may not be on the same network. A volume license is not publicly available on the online store. If you are interested in volume licensing, please get in touch with TAVCO.
Do license keys differ based on language, location, or operating system?
No, license keys work for BricsCAD in all language versions and any supported operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Can I use my BricsCAD license key on two machines?
Yes, if you own a single-user BricsCAD license, you can install it on two machines (e.g., Your desktop PC at work and your laptop computer at home). Please note: this dual-install option does not apply to Volume or Network licenses without express permission from Bricsys NV.
What are "perpetual" licenses of BricsCAD?
A BricsCAD license provides lifetime access to the BricsCAD software without monthly or yearly fees. In addition, the product activation key authorizes its owner to use a specific version of BricsCAD for as long as its PC and operating system support it.
Can I get a free academic license as a student or a teacher?
Students, instructors, and schools can request a one-year BricsCAD Ultimate license(s) for no charge. Students can renew their free licenses for as long as they are enrolled in an accredited academic program. [More info](https://www.bricsys.com/students)
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