Launching BricsCAD

BricsCAD Launcher

If the GETSTARTED system variable is ON, the BricsCAD Launcher dialog box displays when you launch BricsCAD®. Here you can choose the Workspace for the current session. The available workspaces depend on the license level.
  • 2D Drafting: launches the Drafting workspace. BricsCAD® Lite license or higher is required.
  • 3D Modeling: launches the Modeling workspace. BricsCAD® Pro license or higher is required.
  • Mechanical design: launches the Mechanical workspace. BricsCAD® Mechanical or BricsCAD® Ultimate license is required.
  • BIM: launches the BIM workspace. BricsCAD® BIM or BricsCAD® Ultimate license is required.
  • Launch BricsCAD Shape: launches BricsCAD® Shape. No license is required.
  • Last used: launches the last used workspace.
  • Don't show again: sets the GETSTARTED system variable to 0. To reset the display of the BricsCAD Launcher dialog box, type getstarted in the Command line and choose 1 for ON.
    Note: The BricsCAD Launcher cannot be disabled in Trial versions.
  • Units: sets the units for the default template drawing. Defines the BASEFILE system variable.
Note: The free solid modeling tool, BricsCAD® Shape, is built into the single BricsCAD® installer. When the BricsCAD® Ultimate 30-day trial expires, it reverts to a perpetual BricsCAD® Shape license, which can be converted to a full commercial license by purchasing a license key. You do not need to uninstall BricsCAD® first.