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BricsCAD® V26

New capabilities to accelerate the design-to-production process

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BricsCAD® V26 Launch

Catch up on everything we announced during our online event. Watch our product team demo the new capabilities to help you deliver your projects faster.

Latest features

New in BricsCAD® V26

Learn how this version helps users working in General Design, Manufacturing, Building Subcontracting, and Land Surveying.
60+ additional features for the fastest path from initial design to complete and accurate production drawings.

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General design innovations

3D CAD model of a scaffolding structure with blue frames, perforated metal platforms, and gray tubular supports with clamp connectors.

BricsCAD

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BricsCAD Assist

AI‑driven chat panel that helps users quickly find documentation, how‑to tips, and guidance, all integrated directly into the BricsCAD interface.


V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®



AI-driven tool

Siemens Teamcenter document management interface showing a truss drawing named "CAPRIATA WILLY" with properties and a 2D preview.

BricsCAD Mechanical

NEW

Siemens Teamcenter integration

Support for product lifecycle management (PLM) with BricsCAD integration for Teamcenter to better manage data and workflows.

V26.2

BricsCAD "Open from Vault" dialog showing a file browser with folder tree and drawing files listed with revision and check-in details.

BricsCAD Mechanical

NEW

Autodesk® Vault integration

Support for product data management (PDM) with BricsCAD integration for Autodesk® Vault to better manage data and workflows.

V26.2

Autodesk Construction Cloud logo in white text on a black background.

BricsCAD BIM

NEW

Autodesk® Construction Cloud integration

Connect BricsCAD to Autodesk® Construction Cloud for smoother AECO collaboration, better data flow, and more connected workflows.

V26.2

BricsCAD Export dialog showing the Select File Format dropdown menu with IFC file highlighted among various format options.

BricsCAD BIM

NEW

Bentley ProjectWise integration

Connect BricsCAD to Bentley ProjectWise for streamlined AECO collaboration, stronger data control, and alignment with connected industry workflows.

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a Filter panel with an Add Rule dialog for mass properties on a 3D mechanical part model.

BricsCAD

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Filtering by property-based selection

Run property‑based queries in the Filter panel to select, deselect, add, or remove entities. Execute queries in the panel or the command line, and save and reuse filters.

V26.2

Three BricsCAD navigation cube icons showing view controls, including a TOP view selector with directional arrows and a highlighted blue face.

BricsCAD

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Look From widget

Navigation tool to easily select the desired position on the cube and dynamically reposition a preset view.

BricsCAD interface showing concentric circles with an overconstraining warning dialog about a conflicting radius constraint.

BricsCAD

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Notification message dialog box

Consistent notifications, offering a simple, clear pop-up for in-product warnings and updates.

BricsCAD Pro V26 start screen alongside a Bricsys account login panel with username and password fields.

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Log in process for analytics authentication

Uniformed log in for simplified browser authentication and consistency across tools.

Importing and creating files

BricsCAD wireframe 3D model of a car body structure displayed with green, red, and white mesh lines on a dark background.

BricsCAD Survey Toolset

ENHANCED

Leica Infinity integration

Get a direct, live connection to Leica Infinity surveying software with the new LEICACONNECTOR command.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

BricsCAD interface showing Point Cloud Profile Sweep tool applied to an outdoor scene with a vertical plane selection.

BricsCAD Survey Toolset

NEW

Linear feature detection

Create linear features directly from a point cloud, with output options that include lines, polylines, civil strings, or surfaces.


V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®



AI-driven tool

BricsCAD interface showing a Blocks panel with a list of Imperial blocks and a right-click context menu with options like Save Block.

BricsCAD

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Using Dynamic Block inserts

Consistent, compatible behavior for Dynamic Blocks when using block inserts and adjusting their parameters.

V26.2

BricsCAD Tool Properties dialog for a Door Imperial block, showing insert settings alongside the Tool Palettes panel.

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Properties for Dynamic Blocks in Tool Palettes

Configure Dynamic Block parameters through the tool properties in the Tool Palette.

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 2D parametric drawing of a rectangular part with a circular cutout and dimension constraints.

BricsCAD

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Constraint parameters for Dynamic blocks

Create constraint parameters and convert dimensional constraints to constraint parameters (BCPARAMETER) in Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 3D TIN surface terrain model with contour lines and a menu for TIN Surface options.

BricsCAD Survey Toolset

NEW

Import and export Digital Elevation Models

Support for survey Digital Elevation Models (DEM): GEOTIFF and Arc/Info ASCII Grid. Better document a wider array of survey models.

V26.2

White outline icon of a DWG file on a black background, representing the CAD drawing file format used in BricsCAD.

BricsCAD Mechanical

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DWG support for AutoCAD® Mechanical 2022 format

Additional AutoCAD® Mechanical DWG support, now with v2022, to help with legacy files.

V26.2

Icon of a .dwg file with a cyan checkmark badge, symbolizing DWG file compatibility or approval.

BricsCAD Mechanical

ENHANCED

Improved mechanical DWG stability

Increased stability when opening new and legacy mechanical DWG files.

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 2D architectural floor plan with dimension annotations in feet and inches.

BricsCAD

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QDIM Advanced mode to reduce dimensioning time

Adds multi-directional chained dimensions, with level of detail and live preview options. Place all relevant dimension lines in one command run.


V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®



AI-driven tool

Optimizing and editing

BricsCAD Tool Properties dialog for a Door - Imperial block, showing insert settings, layer A-Doors, and general properties.

BricsCAD

experimental

Action properties for Dynamic Blocks

Properties of Actions can now be edited after they are created, enhancing productivity while working with Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).

V26.2

BricsCAD dialog for creating or editing a block definition, showing a Fluorescent Recessed Imperial dynamic block preview.

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BEDIT functionality for Dynamic Blocks

Full BEDIT functionality of Dynamic Blocks for smooth editing (available only for users outside the United States).

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 2D double window drawing with a size selection dropdown listing options from 36x36 to 48x48, with 36x42 checked.

BricsCAD

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Lookup tables for Dynamic Blocks

Lookup tables can be created for Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).

V26.2

BricsCAD Text Formatting dialog open, editing large CAD text

BricsCAD

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Convert and edit SHX text from PDF imports

Convert SHX text geometry from PDFs into editable text automatically, eliminating manual rewriting and reducing errors (PDFSHXTEXT).


V26.2

AI-driven tool

BricsCAD interface showing a P&ID schematic with a context menu displaying Stretch Segment, Add Vertex, and Convert to Arc options.

BricsCAD

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Grip-based context editing

Edit faster with context menus shown based on the grip and entity type. Get the most relevant actions without starting separate commands. Currently supported for specific entities and only on Windows.

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 2D floor plan with labeled rooms like Kitchen, Office, Freezer, and Electrical Room with camera symbols.

BricsCAD

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Notification to improve drawing health

Identify potential improvements for a drawing with recommendations from the Health Advisor, which runs in the background.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

BricsCAD interface showing a 3D sheet metal model with a highlighted bend, and a prompt to select flange or repair options.

BricsCAD Mechanical

ENHANCED

Local sheet metal repair for targeted fixes

Select individual form features to repair (SMREPAIR). Gives better control and enhances model integrity.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

BricsCAD interface showing a 2D curtain wall section detail with annotations alongside a 3D model of a multi-story facade.

BricsCAD BIM

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BIM data retention across Level of Detail

Match Properties now copies all BIM properties, across different levels of detail, maintaining consistency from project kickoff to delivery.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

BricsCAD 3D model of a curved multi-story building with glass facade, showing a section panel with clip display settings.

BricsCAD BIM

ENHANCED

Faster performance for BIM sections

Advanced performance of BIM sections helps save time and deliver accurate construction details.

V26.2

Detailing and annotating

BricsCAD Import Styles And Settings dialog showing a tree list of Symbol Styles and Civil Points Label Styles to import.

BricsCAD Survey Toolset

NEW

Import drawing styles and settings

Civil drawing style import helps ensure drawing consistency and standards (IMPORTSTYLESANDSETTINGS).

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing mechanical part drawings with a warning dialog about incompatible layouts and conversion options.

BricsCAD

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Drawing views conversion for easier reuse

Convert layouts generated by legacy CAD applications by copying original layouts and converting them to a BricsCAD-supported format, reducing rework.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

BricsCAD Field dialog showing title block revision number property for a parametric block reference, with a 3D motor assembly model visible behind it.

BricsCAD Mechanical

ENHANCED

Associative title blocks and mechanical data

With improved mechanical property capabilities, users can insert mechanical properties directly into title blocks and annotations.

V26.2

BricsCAD interface showing a 3D staircase model with a section plane applied, and properties panel displaying section entity settings.

BricsCAD

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Slice section view

View a sliced section of a 3D model within a specified boundary with editable thickness and offset position.

BricsCAD 3D model of a large industrial vessel surrounded by multi-level scaffolding structures, shown in isometric view.

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Section view plane visibility

Ability to toggle on and off the display section planes within 3D model view based on section type.

BricsCAD 3D model of a mechanical assembly with a cylindrical shaft and bracket, with a measurement command prompt visible.

BricsCAD

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Geometry measure for 2D and 3D

Measure 2D and 3D distances, radii, angles, areas, and volumes (MEASUREGEOM). Results appear in command prompt and dynamic tooltip.

BricsCAD 3D model of a mechanical assembly with a central shaft, hub, and radiating arms highlighted in teal.

BricsCAD

ENHANCED

3D section grips for advanced visual controls

Easier to dynamically manipulate section cuts through 3D solids.

BricsCAD interface showing top, front, and side 2D CAD views of a large industrial or naval vessel structure.

BricsCAD

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View Base model generation

Continue working while generating additional drawing views.

BricsCAD interface showing a top-view point cloud scan of an interior space with command line prompts visible at the bottom.

BricsCAD

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2D polyline tracing on point clouds

Easily trace polylines over point clouds with one click per segment for fast, accurate linework (POINTCLOUDTRACE).

Bricsys iconUnique to BricsCAD

Print and publish

BricsCAD Civil Explorer GIS panel showing cadastral parcels, roads, and utility layers overlaid on an aerial map view.

BricsCAD Survey Toolset

NEW

GIS export command options

A new user interface with configurable shared profiles streamlines GIS export and makes object selection more consistent.

V26.2

3D CAD model of a modern building facade featuring a curved glass curtain wall with structural framing details.

BricsCAD BIM

NEW

IFC export dialog box

IFC export dialog box gives full visibility to the geometry and data being exported. Includes filters, user profiles, and more settings.

V26.2

Unique to BricsCAD®

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