Build apps on BricsCAD
Develop your industry-specific plug-ins, add-ons, and applications on top of BricsCAD.
Develop your app
Comprehensive CAD development ecosystem
Build on BricsCAD using familiar tools and technologies, including LISP, .NET, C++, and COM.
Streamlined path to market
Increase visibility by listing your app in the BricsCAD Application Catalog.
BricsCAD Forum
Connect with CAD developers worldwide, share LISP code, and discuss programming and customization in BricsCAD.
API Capabilities
Explore the power of BricsCAD APIs
Move your applications to BricsCAD faster with APIs designed for compatibility.
Powerful, compatible API library
Highly compatible with AutoCAD®, reducing migration effort and supporting multiple programming languages.
BricsCAD Runtime eXtension (BRX)
BRX is code-compatible with ARX
.NET API
What to consider for a successful port
API compatibility
More supported APIs
Your applications run reliably on BricsCAD thanks to a broad set of supported APIs.
LISP
Most existing AutoLISP® programs run in BricsCAD without modification.
DCL
BricsCAD supports AutoCAD® DCL for customizing dialog boxes. In most cases, DCL files can be used without modification.
DIESEL
BricsCAD supports DIESEL, used in menu macros, toolbar macros, and status bar customization.
COM
BricsCAD COM interfaces are similar to the AutoCAD® COM model and allow the same client code to run on both platforms.
VBA
BricsCAD supports full Visual Basic syntax, standard forms, and ActiveX controls. Most DBV project files (VBA macro files) created on AutoCAD® run with minimal modification.
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Get the tools and APIs you need to develop on BricsCAD and reach a wider CAD market.