BricsCAD V26 is here, bringing __more than 60 new and enhanced features__ to help you move more quickly and efficiently from design to production. This release is about flow. Which means fewer clicks and delays, and more control while you’re drafting, modeling, fabricating, or surveying. No matter which version of BricsCAD you're currently running, you’re in for a meaningful performance boost. ## From V22 to V26: Building Momentum When BricsCAD V22 dropped, it brought 42 new features and 156 enhancements. By V25, that number climbed to 36 new and 187 enhancements. Now, V26 adds more than 60, continuing the steady evolution of __the true CAD alternative that’s faster, smarter, and easier to customize for your work.__ Each new release builds on your familiar workflows, keeping the BricsCAD experience lightweight but powerful. You can __focus on your designs, not on figuring out how the software works__. ## General Design Innovations *Enhanced usability, faster navigation, smoother UI.* BricsCAD V26 gives the BricsCAD interface a tune-up. You’ll notice it every day: cleaner visuals, more responsive commands, and new shortcuts that save time. - __Look From Widget (Enhanced):__ A navigation tool that lets you seamlessly pick and shift your 3D view. A small change with a big impact on modeling speed. - __Streamlined Workspace Selection (Enhanced):__ A new launcher makes it easier to start in the right workspace, fast. - __Display Scaling and Accuracy (Enhanced):__ Smarter scaling across fractional monitors. No more mismatched UI panels. - __Customizable Settings Dialog (Experimental):__ Personalize BricsCAD your way. - __Notification Dialog Box (Enhanced):__ Clear, consistent pop-ups keep you in the loop without breaking your workflow. ![Display scaling and accuracy](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/19ZBMEwya7MLmA577ceY1m/dc0b8b2ee11e24bd3789917974371ba3/Display_scaling_and_accuracy.png)

Display Scaling and Accuracy

Together, these tweaks make the platform feel faster and more intuitive, especially if you’re switching between 2D, 3D, and BIM workspaces. ## Importing and Creating Files *Streamlined model handling and faster geometry creation.* Design iteration gets faster with V26’s new modeling and file-management tools. - __Dynamic Block Creation (Experimental):__ Create Dynamic Blocks natively (outside the U.S.). - __3D Solid Manipulation Grips (New):__ Resize and reshape primitives and polysolids with freeform grips. No need to dive into dialog boxes. - __Fillet and Chamfer All Edges (New):__ Apply consistent edge detail in a single click. - __DWG Units, Flatshot, and Section Block via Command Line (New):__ Run key modeling tools in unattended scripts for automated workflows. - __Centralized Point Cloud Management (Enhanced):__ Manage large scan datasets from one searchable interface. - __Quick Select (Enhanced):__ Define multiple filters at once to grab complex geometry faster. ![3D solid manipulation control grips](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/4FNPlhG2odmSeuSAEYw8YG/f89c70d4c304b16cebd200c82638c0bd/3D_solid_manipulation_control_grips.png)

3D Solid Manipulation Grips

BricsCAD V26’s command-line workflows make automation simple—ideal for users who script or standardize repetitive drawing tasks. ## Optimizing and Editing *Precision control for complex models.* From quick edits to major model checks, BricsCAD V26 tightens up geometry handling and feedback. - __Interference Detection (Enhanced):__ Filter, inspect, and resolve interferences in an intuitive panel. - __Section Plane Accuracy (New):__ More control when slicing through 3D models, as grips and properties now adjust type and depth. - __Constraint Symbol Grouping (New):__ Groups symbols for clarity in dense drawings. - __Blockify Inside Create Block Definition (New):__ Detect reusable geometry as you create blocks. - __Outline for Render Mode (New):__ See your models more clearly. Outlines in Render mode make point clouds pop with crisp edges. ![Section plane accuracy and control](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/6K28JgyfGPvzK9KglZ9F59/25b614de294db002671e2bcf5db414f4/Section_plane_accuracy_and_control.png)

Section Plane Accuracy

These updates remove a lot of “CAD housekeeping.” Less hunting for blocks, fewer dialog hops. Just edit, move, or measure and keep designing. ## Detailing and Annotating *Better visualization, smarter dimensions, and easier documentation.* Production drawings get another layer of polish in V26, with time-saving enhancements across detailing tools. - __2D Polyline Tracing on Point Clouds (New):__ Trace clean linework directly over scan data, with just one click per segment. - __Slice Section View (New):__ Generate adjustable section slices for visual clarity. - __Section View Plane Visibility (Enhanced):__ Toggle section plane display on or off within 3D model views for a cleaner workspace. - __Geometry Measure for 2D and 3D (New):__ Measure distances, radii, angles, and volumes directly in the model space with real-time feedback. - __View Base Model Generation (Enhanced):__ Continue working while drawing views generate in the background. ![View Base model generation](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/22kjNiIGdUEFtl75dchotG/6415d80b852b5e57540adcfe5ebef92f/View_Base_model_generation.png)

View Base Model Generation

Together, these make the production stage more predictable and far less manual. This is ideal for users jumping between design and documentation. ## BIM, Mechanical and Survey Highlights *Discipline-specific power tools, aligned with open standards.* BricsCAD V26 continues to expand across disciplines, improving how teams share, classify, and deliver data. __BIM:__ ![IFC4x3 support for classification and export](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/1eHVyBsH1Q8d8zdNTJlMSa/26dd324338f839100c436d49cb5f64e6/IFC4x3_classification_for_civil_projects.png) - __IFC 4x3 Support (New):__ Export and classify with the latest IFC standard for plant and infrastructure projects. - __Project Collaboration (Enhanced):__ Shared data access across teams for smoother handovers. - __Auto-Line Detection and Ortho Image Generation (Enhanced):__ Turn point clouds into ready-to-use geometry. __Mechanical:__ ![Faster and reusable 2D FEA](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/6Va65ApaeBHIupH4AaLB5Y/d0d1941cf260a127709666c642eabf65/Faster_and_reusable_2D_FEA.png)

Faster and Reusable 2D FEA

- __Optimized Sheet Metal Recognition (Enhanced):__ Better edge classification and extrusion control. - __Faster 2D FEA (Enhanced):__ Reuse setups, view reaction forces, and highlight zones instantly. __BricsCAD Survey Toolset:__ ![TIN cut and fill volume reports](//images.ctfassets.net/26961o1141cc/EF0Qn9e0GQ4secrz5hB2y/6d474abaa3e507172f77cfc8a449932e/TIN_cut_and_fill_volume_reports.png)

TIN Cut and Fill Volume Reports

- __Civil Section Creation (New) and TIN Cut/Fill Reports (New):__ Streamline terrain analysis with accurate volumetrics. - __GML Import/Export (Enhanced):__ Standardized geospatial collaboration. - __Auto Mapping Sets (New):__ Auto-assign styles and layers for faster drafting. These updates help you keep data aligned through your project workflow. ## The Alternative in Action Every new BricsCAD release aims to connect every stage of your design-to-production process. V26 keeps that philosophy intact. __The goal isn’t to reinvent CAD; it’s about making every stage a little sharper and more connected.__ So, whether you’re detailing parts, checking tolerances, or exporting IFC data, V26 reduces the gaps between design intent and production output. __Fewer clicks. Fewer errors. Faster results. That’s BricsCAD V26.__ Explore all the new, enhanced and experimental features on the [What's New in BricsCAD V26 page](https://bricscad.octave.com/bricscad/v26 "What's New in BricsCAD V26 "). ## Try BricsCAD V26 for Free You can explore every new feature for yourself with a __free 30-day trial__. [Get BricsCAD V26 now](https://bricscad.octave.com/bricscad-download "Download BricsCAD V26"). And if you missed it, catch the full [BricsCAD V26 Launch recording](https://bricscad.octave.com/en-eu/v26/launch "BricsCAD V26 Launch Recording ") to see the team discuss and demo these capabilities. BricsCAD V26 is a practical upgrade that streamlines your daily work. __Real tools, real speed, real results.__ Welcome to a smoother design-to-production process.

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