Your app on BricsCAD
Give your customers real choice.
Build on a familiar 2D & 3D CAD platform with smart, cost-effective licensing.
How to become a BricsCAD developer?

Step 1
Create an account and log in

Step 2
Register as a developer

Step 3
Get access to SDKs and API documentation

Step 4
Octave BricsCAD representative will contact you

Step 5
Explore the BricsCAD API

Step 6
Port your application to BricsCAD

Step 7
Add your app to the BricsCAD Application Catalog

Step 8
Offer your app on BricsCAD and keep it current
API Capabilities
Explore the power of BricsCAD APIs
Move your applications to BricsCAD faster with APIs designed for compatibility.
Expand your market
Reduce dependence on a single CAD platform to sell your application and grow your business.
Break free from restrictive legacy CAD developer networks
Leverage your existing code base
Give your customers real choice

Customer adoption
How your customers can easily transition to BricsCAD
Switching to BricsCAD is smoother than you think.

Built on native DWG
Full compatibility with existing files and workflows. Your customers can bring menus, command scripts, customizations, and templates directly into BricsCAD.

Quick, smooth transition
Migration guides walk customers through the process step‑by‑step for a fast, simple switch.

Free 30-day trial
Customers can test BricsCAD alongside their current CAD, open drawings, and explore the workflow before switching.
Grow your app
Start building on BricsCAD
Get the tools and APIs you need to develop on BricsCAD and reach a wider CAD market.