Welcome to Bricsys ®

The innovative and intuitive CAD for 2D, 3D, BIM and
Mechanical design and the powerful CDE cloud.

Build for better performance at exceptional value.

Build Better.
Build
To draft, to design, to create, to model, to construct, to
engineer, and to manufacture.

Better The four principles guiding the

Automation, intuition, compatibility, interoperability,
accessibility, data-integrity, capability, and productivity.
Bricsys teams to build a better CAD
ecosystem for our user-community
Exceptional value
High-performing CAD ecosystem for users to build and
collaborate with value-adding tools.

Challenge the status quo through

CAD-based innovation
Architects, designers and engineers innovate
everyday with exceptional skills. We share and
support this passion to challenge. And we continue
to build a powerful CAD ecosystem that deepens your
knowledge and talent.

Intuitive to use, learn and adopt

Our teams deliver CAD solutions with tools which
are intuitively simple for all professions to learn and
adopt easily into their workflows. And we prioritize
your total user experience when buying, implementing
and upgrading.

Harness new technology to

super-charge productivity
We invest heavily in research and development to
bring new capabilities and compatibility in CAD that
drive productivity. And we keep adding innovative
new tools and commands with AI and machine
learning to free your creativity.

Interoperable and open

Bricsys will never trap users’ data in walled gardens.
Bricsys’ CAD ecosystem is an open platform which
gives you command over your data. And our CAD
ecosystem is highly interoperable with industry-
standard APIs for users’ and third-party applications.
About our products

At Bricsys®, we develop CAD-based solutions for users For AEC professionals, we developed Bricsys® 24/7
in design, AEC, engineering and manufacturing. And for multidisciplinary teams in design, engineering and
we support collaborations across these sectors with construction to collaborate seamlessly and efficiently.
our powerful CDE platform for construction and civil
projects. Bricsys® 24/7 is a simple, powerful document
management solution for unlimited users on project
Bricsys is the only vendor offering a single platform for teams and building owners to have the right documents,
CAD, BIM and Mechanical design. at the right time.

• BricsCAD® Lite: simple, powerful edition for 2D AEC users working on Bricsys® 24/7’s cloud-based CDE
workflows, with LISP interpreter, or develop own in enjoy a wide range of capabilities to automate file and
our Advanced Development Environment. data exchange. In real-time, all assigned personnel can
• BricsCAD® Pro: flagship CAD solution serving all have full visibility of their workflow’s latest information.
industry sectors with access to our robust APIs to
expand capability. • Document Management: workflows like RFIs, bid
• BricsCAD® BIM: industry-specific 3D and BIM submittals, and daily audit reports.
capabilities built on the core 2D functionality of • Project Management Information: intelligent
BricsCAD® Pro. automation to enter data and project information
• BricsCAD® Mechanical: advanced manufacturing into workflows, ensuring management and
design tools, built on the BricsCAD Pro 2D and 3D regulatory compliance.
native DWG platform. • Common Data Environment: connects unlimited
• BricsCAD® Ultimate: all-in-one Mechanical and users with role-based permissions across multiple
BIM solution for building product manufacturers to teams with secure and trusted project data,
design in the context of their building. documentation and workflows.

Lite Pro BIM Mechanical Ultimate 24/7

Discover the difference
Powerful, intuitive and interoperable CAD and modeling tools for designers, innovators and engineers

How our customers create with their design software

is central to the products we build. We develop CAD
solutions with intuitive tools and commands for a
better user and creative experience.

At the core of the BricsCAD products is a powerful

and compatible CAD-based platform. We innovate to
add and enhance features for productivity, with greater
automation driven by AI and machine learning.

BricsCAD solutions remove complexity from drafting,

designing and modeling. And users can harness their
CAD knowledge and skills to create in 2D, 3D modeling
and BIM workflows.

Own your software Network licenses

Bricsys’ customers can choose to buy With our shareable networked license, you
BricsCAD with a perpetual licence, can purchase or subscribe to BricsCAD,
helping to manage the cost of CAD and share your license across multiple
software ownership. users on the same network.

Flexible maintenance 1 One platform

The annual Maintenance subscription Move from concept to creation with all the
allows perpetual license owners to stay tools you need on one platform to design,
up-to-date with all BricsCAD product build and manufacture. In this single DWG-
releases. Users also benefit from priority format, businesses can leverage their
support from our expert team across the people’s skill-sets of 2D, 3D and modeling.
three latest versions.

Quad A.I.
Command Assist ribbon panel A.I.

BricsCAD’s unique Quad palette The AI-powered assist ribbon panel

intelligently predicts your command usage suggests commands that a user could
and offers one-click access to the next need next, based on typical workflow
command required. patterns which other users have followed.
 Lite Pro BIM Mechanical Ultimate

Manipulator CopyGuided A.I.

The Manipulator tool provides greater CopyGuided and MoveGuided

flexibility and power for users. The ruler automatically align selected entities to
and protractor enable you to precisely relevant geometry using automatically-
modify geometry. generated guide curves for both 2D and
3D* data.

A.I.

BLOCKIFY Parametric Blocks

Convert repeated geometry into blocks Parametric Blocks enable faster drawing
using BLOCKIFY. The command creation, changes and reconfigurations by
automatically creates a block definition and reusing geometry. Our Block converter can
replaces all matching sets of entities with also convert legacy-CAD Dynamic Blocks
block references throughout your design. into native BricsCAD Parametric Blocks.

Point-clouds* OPTIMIZE
Our Point-cloud tools support industry- The OPTIMIZE command automatically
standard formats, including HSPC. This cleans up a drawing to add to users’
assists users to navigate large files productivity. The tool recognizes and
smoothly, while the intelligent filtering tools corrects misaligned lines and can
help users turn data into workable surfaces. close gaps and rounds geometry to the
nearest value.

Drawing Health Management Drawing Explorer

The Drawing Health Management function The Drawing Explorer in BricsCAD
brings together all existing optimization provides a fast and effective way to
tools in one single, convenient place to control many different aspects of a
keep drawings healthy. drawing in a single tool.

*Not available in BricsCAD Lite

High-performing, compatible and concise 2D drafting and detailing
For designers, drafters and engineers who need fast, flexible and affordable CAD

BricsCAD Lite is our entry-level 2D CAD product, based

on the industry-standard DWG format. Enabled for users
to create detailed 2D drawings and documentation
quickly, the Lite version has a familiar user interface and
provides tools for 2D drafting and detailing.

Users can customize via LISP and run existing LISP code
to handle industry-specific workflows.

For light CAD users

BricsCAD Lite is the perfectly balanced CAD software
for engineers and designers who need access to a
professional CAD software without the top-end features
of BricsCAD Pro.

Businesses and users benefit from the most competitive

pricing with the highest capability. And with flexible
licencing and native DWG format, BricsCAD Lite delivers
the perfect solution to upgrade from legacy-CAD
systems.

With BricsCAD® Lite you can…

Review and edit 2D drawings Optimize drawings from clients Open and view DWG files of any size
and suppliers
BricsCAD Lite can be used to open 2D drawings BricsCAD is fully compatible with the industry
quickly in many formats, and the comprehensive The unique and powerful set of optimization tools standard DWG format. With high performance,
set of intelligent drafting tools enables users to in BricsCAD Lite allows users to easily resolve users can open any files from a legacy-CAD
easily and intuitively update them. issues, remove unwanted duplications, and ensure product and work on drawings from clients easily,
clean drawings. This offers greater performance quickly and reliably.
and efficiency from data received from clients and
suppliers.
 Lite

Familiar interface
Leverage the team’s existing knowledge and skills
to change effortlessly from AutoCAD®
to BricsCAD®.
• Command compatible
• Menu (.CUI, .CUIX) compatible
• Macro/script compatible
• Support file (.PC3, .LIN, .PAT, .DWT,
.SSM) compatible

Highly compatible
With high compatibility, users do not have to change
printer set-up, drawing templates, blocks nor sheet-
set layouts to BricsCAD. BricsCAD is based on
native DWG for the highest compatibility.

High performance
BricsCAD supports multi-threaded, multi-processor
operations to speed up product performance for
file loads, drawing generation and rendering.

Powerful LISP interpreter

Run LISP routines developed in other CAD
applications or develop your own in the BricsCAD
LISP Advanced Development Environment (BLADE).

Innovative BricsCAD tools

In addition to familiar CAD functionality, BricsCAD
Lite comes packed with innovative tools such as
BLOCKIFY, OPTIMIZE, and many more tools and
commands to super-charge workflow productivity.

Develop preliminary 2D design layouts Give occasional users shareable licences Unlock the power of LISP

BricsCAD Lite provides a full set of 2D drafting With the cost-effective and flexible network With BricsCAD Lite, user can deploy existing LISP
tools to rapidly create preliminary design for non-user-specific licenses, BricsCAD Lite is routines to benefit from scripts already created in
schemes and layouts. As part of BricsCAD single ideal for granting access of DWG-based CAD to legacy-CAD software. This accelerates workflows
design platform, the schemes can be easily stakeholders who need it occasionally, such as by quickly automating routine tasks within
referenced by users of other BricsCAD products. Purchasing and Quality teams. BricsCAD Lite.
Powerful, intuitive and interoperable 2D/3D CAD and Modeling
For professionals in AEC, Civil and Manufacturing to design with productive accuracy and customized workflows

BricsCAD Pro is our flagship 2D and 3D CAD product,

based on a standard DWG format. Pro features tools for
2D drafting and detailing, 3D parametric solid modeling,
civil surface creation, and point-cloud visualization.

Users can include partner apps as part of their

workflows, and customize via APIs. As a powerful
and solid CAD platform, we build BricsCAD BIM and
Mechanical from this base.

Professional performance
BricsCAD Pro is designed for AEC and manufacturing
professionals with specific workflows requiring extended
capability above the comprehensive 2D drafting and
detailing functionality.

With 3D functionality, additional industry tools and

access to an extensive catalogue of applications
through our API, BricsCAD Pro delivers the high-
performance required.

With BricsCAD® Pro you can…

Document building designs Create preliminary civil corridor designs Deliver 2D trade and shop drawings

BricsCAD offers cost-effective, modern and Using BricsCAD Pro’s alignment and corridor template Field and Project Engineers can upgrade their
intelligent CAD solutions which allow Architects tools, Civil Engineers can create preliminary corridor current DWG-based CAD to a familiar, yet more
and Engineers to solve design problems faster designs and models for linear objects such as roads, modern and productive solution with intelligent AI
and document designs easier, with familiar tools, cycle paths and retaining walls. tools. For users and businesses, our Pro version
apps and work environment. delivers faster performance at a lower cost of
ownership.
 Pro

Easy drawing generation

Automatically generate associative orthographic
and standard isometric views of your 3D models,
with full control over the layout and style of the
views. Then, use the powerful detailing tools in
BricsCAD to document designs

Parametric Blocks
Parametric Blocks automate repetitive tasks
by enabling fast drawing creation, changes and
reconfigurations. The function allows you to create
one block and reuse the geometry in an intelligent
and adaptable way within the model.

Point-clouds
Point-cloud visualization tools in BricsCAD Pro
support industry-standard point-cloud formats and
let you navigate massive point-clouds smoothly
and quickly. Our intelligent point-cloud filtering
enables users to generate workable TIN surfaces
without loss of accuracy.

Civil engineering tools

BricsCAD offers a range of civil design tools for
creating and editing TIN surfaces, grading and
alignments and includes boundary trim and corridor
editing. BricsCAD is interoperable with civil 3D
drawings and other GIS and mapping data.

A Third-party Apps
With powerful C++ and .NET APIs, BricsCAD Pro
is highly compatible with the APIs of legacy-DWG
products. This enables users to port in-house tools.

Design manufacturing facility layouts Develop civil TIN surfaces Extend your workflow

Manufacturing Engineers can optimize the With BricsCAD’s advanced toolset, Land Choose from hundreds of high quality, effective
layout of new production facilities or retool Surveyors can import and configure large point- partner apps to best manage your specific
existing ones in 2D or 3D. Pro offers efficient and clouds, and filter unnecessary points to quickly industry workflows. Benefit from the expertise of
intelligent design tools, which allow users to place create the optimum workable TIN Surface as a our many knowledgeable partners to make your
equipment and make modifications simply and basis for their design work design processes as efficient as possible
easily.
AI-driven BIM built on a compatible 2D and 3D design platform
For architects, engineers and contractors to create BIM with advanced CAD and modeling capabilities

BricsCAD BIM is an AI-driven CAD software that adds

industry-specific 3D and BIM capabilities to the core 2D
functionality of BricsCAD Pro. Our BricsCAD family of
products for the building sector – Lite, Pro and BIM - form
a single platform, where users can move easily between
2D and 3D workflows.

BricsCAD BIM is well-designed for small or solo CAD

users in the AEC industry, who haven’t made the move to
BIM. It is also a simple, lightweight solution for those CAD
users who only want to work with IFC files and participate
in BIM workflows in their familiar software environment.

Easy and secure transition for CAD

users to BIM
Moving from CAD to traditional BIM software presents
risks to small businesses in the building sector. The
typical 6-12 months to master BIM software can be a
highly disruptive transition, and quite often users revert
to CAD and waste the investment. Clearly, presented with
this transitional risk, small AEC businesses forgo re-
tooling to BIM.

With BricsCAD BIM, small AEC businesses can safely

and simply provide the BIM tools their users need for
complete workflow collaborations. Because our BIM
version is built on CAD, users can start with 2D drafting
and gradually add 3D and BIM capabilities to workflows.
This capability to gradually add 3D and BIM workflows
within a familiar CAD environment removes the risks and
disruption associated with moving to any other traditional
BIM software.

From working on 3D in BIM, users can transition to more

advanced workflows, like scan-to-BIM or leverage the AI-
automation tools for accurate, advanced 3D-modeling of
complex structures.

With BricsCAD® BIM you can…

Work with IFC files in CAD Flexibility to use 2D and 3D workflows Scan to BIM

BricsCAD BIM allows users to continue working BricsCAD BIM users can work flexibly in either 2D BIM offers outstanding performance for
in their familiar 2D CAD environment, while drafting or 3D modeling, selecting the most efficient processing and viewing point-clouds natively in
gaining the ability to participate in BIM projects by workflow for small projects to reduce cost and the software. Advanced, AI-driven tools allow
importing IFC files from designers or sharing IFC maintain margins. accurate and efficient modeling for buildings
files with other stakeholders. from scans and delivers shareable outputs in an
IFC format.
 BIM

Collaborate freely
BricsCAD BIM supports global, open standards to
ensure smooth collaboration with everyone on the
extended design and build team. Bricsys 24/7, our
cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE),
can be added to this interoperability, as the hub for
model sharing and project communications.

IFC • Import and export IFC 4.0 and BCF files

.rvt • Import RVT and RFA files

• Import directly from Trimble ® SketchUp

AI-Powered BIM tools

BricsCAD BIM’s AI-powered tools such as BIMIFY
quickly convert concepts into fully classified
BIM models. Features like AUTOMATCH, and
PROPAGATE allow users to easily detail even large
and complex projects.

Project Browser
Manage project data and drawings with the Project
Browser. Store drawings, images, spreadsheets or
algorithms that streamline workflows, all in one
place.

A Third-party apps
Extend BricsCAD BIM’s functionality with third-
party apps from trusted partners, allowing users to
visualise projects, add MEP, structural engineering and
generative design capability.

Building design and shop drawings Model-based quantity take off AI-driven model detailing

Create clear and accurate design and Contractors can quickly model buildings from 2D AI-driven features help engineers propagate
construction documentation in reduced times, plans, or use 3D IFC files received from designers, complex 3D structural details across the entire
using the automatic generation of sections, to generate lists and calculate material quantities model, improving accuracy and speed during the
elevations, drawing views and sheet layouts. for a project. detailing process.
Mechanical design and drafting combined with intelligent 2D, 3D and Modeling
For design, engineering and manufacturing professionals to accelerate design-to-fabrication with precision

BricsCAD Mechanical provides advanced manufacturing

design tools, built on the BricsCAD Pro 2D and 3D’s
native DWG platform. For manufacturers delivering
accurate, 2D-detailed mechanical drawings to production
teams and suppliers, Mechanical offers the fastest,
easiest and most cost-effective solution.

BricsCAD provides a unique approach to 3D and 2D

mechanical design and offers the perfect design
solution for many manufacturers. Mechanical offers
combined direct and parametric modeling, AI-
powered intelligent productivity tools, comprehensive
2D-annotation capability, and highly efficient sheet-metal
design workflows.

Making mechanical design

accessible
In the past, users in manufacturing had a choice
of low-end, fundamental 2D and 3D design tools or
higher-end advanced mechanical design solutions. The
low-end products fall short of the required capability
and the high-end solutions are often overly complex and
expensive.

BricsCAD Mechanical is fundamentally different. Our

solution solves the dynamic of cost verses capability
by giving users the balance of high functionality and
considerably better value.

BricsCAD Mechanical is also much easier to adopt

than traditional solutions for mechanical design. As an
extension of BricsCAD Pro, Mechanical has the native
DWG format, a familiar look and feel, and non-history-
based approach. This offers best-in-class mechanical
design tools for manufacturers of all sizes and sectors.

With BricsCAD® Mechanical you can…

Design component parts Build and assess product assemblies Create 2D production drawings

Quickly design and modify 3D components Create fully-constrained assemblies using your Rapidly deliver the accurate, fully-detailed
using our flexible direct and parametric components and a vast library of standard drawings your production teams and suppliers
modeling approach. And easily create 2D parts components, assess the validity of the assembly, and need, through fast 2D view creation and via
via BricsCAD’s AI-powered geometry creation automatically generate precise bills of materials for BricsCAD’s comprehensive annotation and
features. downstream workflows. powerful dimensioning tools.
 Mechanical

AI-powered part and

assembly design
Create components and complex hierarchies of
sub-assemblies with the assistance of unique
intelligent AI tools to help complete design work
faster.

Unique flexible approach to 3D

component design
BricsCAD’s unique variational 3D modeling
approach offers the freedom to design parts how
user want to, from concept to detail, with whatever
combination of direct modeling and parametric
control required.

Best alternative DWG

solution for 2D mechanical
design and drafting
With native DWG compatibility and a comprehensive
set of adaptable 2D mechanical detailing tools,
BricsCAD is the ideal solution for 2D design and
drafting.

Single comprehensive
design platform
BricsCAD Mechanical offers a single, familiar
environment for all capabilities. This include 2D
drafting, 3D design, assembly build, sheet-metal
design and BOM development, providing the right
tools across the design-to-manufacture process.

Deliver sheet-metal parts for production Create tooling and fixture designs Lay out and retool production facilities

Benefit from BricsCAD’s powerful, industry- Quickly build precise tooling, jigs and fixtures Easily lay out or update your production facilities
leading sheet-metal design tools, and use our around components and assemblies in 2D, 3D in both 2D and 3D. Use BricsCAD’s intelligent tools
unique two-step workflow, going from solid to or a combination of both. Our Communicator to quickly update manufacturing plant using 2D
sheet-metal to unfolded pattern for preparing import technology makes it simple to incorporate floorplans or 3D BIM models, to ensure optimized
parts ready to manufacture. standard parts rapidly into your assembly. operations without unnecessary complexity.
Powerful and seamless workflows, from BIM to Mechanical design
on an all-in-one CAD platform
For businesses and professionals who design construction systems and products in a building context Ultimate

BricsCAD Ultimate is our all-in-one solution for designers, engineers, manufacturers and contractors. Ultimate brings our Mechanical
and BIM software together into one bundle, so organizations with multi-disciplinary teams can work seamlessly together from a
continuously developing workflow.

With BricsCAD® Ultimate you can…

Have complete flexibility BIM-to-Fabrication Increase level of detail

BricsCAD Ultimate enables users to complete all Professionals who design building systems or With a unique software for building design and
of the workflows available in BricsCAD Pro, BIM or building products can confidently open a project manufacturing, projects can benefit from an
Mechanical. This reduces the cost and licensing file from their client and design mechanical increased level of detail. This provides Ultimate
commitment for running multiple software elements in the context of the building, increasing users with the capability to transform a BIM
products. speed and fidelity. model into fabrication plans and drafts.
 Which BricsCAD® is right for you?
Capabilities across the BricsCAD® Editions

BricsCAD BricsCAD
BricsCAD Lite BricsCAD Pro BricsCAD BIM
Mechanical Ultimate

Tools for CAD Managers

Re-use your AutoCAD Customizations

100% Real DWG

Powerful, Compatible Lisp API

2D Constraint Manager

3D Direct Modeling

Rendering, Lights & Materials

Third-party Application API

3D Constraint Manager

3D Automatic Parametrization

Deformable Modeling Engine

TIN Surfaces, Gradings & Alignments

Intelligent Filtering

Civil and Survey tool

BricsCAD Mechanical Features

Parametric Assembly Modeling

Automatic Bills of Materials Generation

Automatic Exploded View Creation

Robust Sheet Metal Design Workflow

Custom Properties

Smarter Piping Design

Project Browser

The BricsCAD BIM Workflow

BIM-Ready Concept Modeler

QUICKDRAW and AUTOMATCH Tools

Automatic BIM Element Classification

PROPAGATE Workflow

Associative Construction Documentation

For a detailed comparison, please visit our website:

www.bricsys.com/bricscad-pro/compare
AEC’s cloud-platform designed for multi-discipline workflows​
Simple, powerful CDE to collaborate across project lifecycles with the right data, at the right time

Bricsys 24/7 empowers project and field engineers to

collaborate on projects with confidence, in the office, in
the trailer, or on-site, with the right data at the right time.
This allows all stakeholders in a project’s value chain to
respond to issues quickly and reduce errors significantly,
with all teams working from up-to-date documents,
drawings and models.

24/7’s cloud-connectivity also allows project managers

in construction to collaborate more effectively by
bringing together the knowledge of teams outside of their
functional silos.

With Bricsys 24/7, all activities and information have

complete visibility throughout a construction project’s
lifecycle, connecting the office and field with real-time
access to data and information. This keeps projects
on track, with enhanced communication and efficient
delivery, to realize profitability and reduce project risk.

Simple, powerful construction

collaboration
Bricsys 24/7 is a cloud-based common data environment
(CDE) for document management and workflow
automation. Bricsys 24/7 offers role-based security
and unlimited users to ensure business can scale up
documentation flow to meet the demands of different
projects and lifecycles. Our flexible platform enables
project workflows of all shapes and sizes, from simple
data management and document control to more robust
automated project-management workflows.

For integrated projects, Bricsys 24/7 can act as a

common data environment for all project workflows,
contract documents and drawings (via integration with
BricsCAD products). This delivers transparency for all
stakeholders, from design to building handover.

With Bricsys® 24/7 you manage…

Document control and collaboration Shop drawing approvals Construction layout cloud collaboration

Construction professionals have access to Deliver shop drawings correctly the first time with Quickly share design data to Leica iCON Field for
the latest information in real-time, improving automated workflow approvals and structured site layout workflows.
communication and increasing visibility of project metadata capture.
documentation.
 24/7

View project files easily

The viewer supports 70+ document formats. Users
don’t need to have the native software installed on
their computer. Thanks to 24/7’s unique streaming
viewer technology, you can view large CAD files and
BIM models in seconds.

Create workflows
Workflow automation is simple in 24/7 with the
graphical workflow editor. Adding documents to
a workflow folder automatically enters them into
the workflow. There is no easier way to ensure
compliance in project management.

Version history and change

management
Ensure that all users have access to the latest
version of every document. Bricsys 24/7 keeps
track of all file versions, and logs all changes,
uploads and downloads.

Unlimited project users

Add unlimited users to your projects. Every
project member can access the Bricsys 24/7
file store, with access rights based on the users’
roles within the project.

Bidding documents RFIs / technical questions Handover / close-out

Save time and improve accuracy with electronic RFIs / technical questions: revision control with Smooth and controlled building handover, with
documents for different trades to submit bids. better communication. all data and documentation in one place. This
delivers project data and information which is
consistent, progressive and reliable every time.
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Bricsys builds BricsCAD® for people who build things. For the past two decades, our singular
focus has been making cost-effective, mission-critical CAD, BIM and CDE products.
Now a part of the global technology giant Hexagon AB, we are reinforcing our commitment
to helping our customers achieve more, in less time, for less money.

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