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.
  • Civil Survey: launches the Civil 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 workspace: 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.
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.

Choose Interface

On a clean installation of BricsCAD, after selecting the workspace, the Choose Interface dialog box displays to choose your interface layout.

You can choose between:

  • Classic: A familiar ribbon, for easy transition from other DWG-based software.
    Note: The Classic interface is the default one.
  • Modern: A simplified layout, focused on discoverability and productivity tools.
  • Toolbars: Classic interface using toolbars instead of the ribbon.
Remember: The Choose Interface dialog box only displays on a clean installation of BricsCAD. Later on, you can use the Interface Settings dialog box to modify the interface.