Overview of custom files to migrate and their paths

BricsCAD uses a variety of files that store your personal settings, customizations, profiles, and application data to assist you in creating your drawings.

File type Extension Found in Path
Partial customization files
  • CUI or CUIX
  • MNU
  • RSZ
 Support folder
  • Windows: %AppData%\Bricsys\BricsCAD\V26x64\en_US\Support
  • Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Support
  • Linux: /home/<UserName>/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Support
Linetypes LIN
Hatch patterns PAT
Tool palettes
  • XTP
  • XPG
  • ATC
  • BTC
Command aliases PGP
Shape files SHP
Drawing templates DWT Templates folder
  • Windows%LocalAppData%\Bricsys\BricsCAD\V26x64\en_US\Templates
  • Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Templates
  • Linux: /home/<UserName>/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Templates
Plot files Plot Styles
  • CTB
  • STB
 PlotStyles folder
  • Windows:%AppData%\Bricsys\BricsCAD\V26x64\en_US\Support\PlotStyles
  • Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/PlotStyles
  • Linux: /home/<UserName>/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/PlotStyles
Plot Config
  • PC3
  • PMP
 PlotConfig folder
  • Windows:%AppData%\Bricsys\BricsCAD\V26x64\en_US\Support\PlotConfig
  • Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/PlotConfig
  • Linux: /home/<UserName>/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/PlotConfig
LISP files LSP Support folder
  • Windows:
  • Windows:%AppData%\Bricsys\BricsCAD\V26x64\en_US\Support
  • Mac:
  • Mac: /Users/<UserName>/Library/Application Support/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Support
  • Linux: /home/<UserName>/Bricsys/BricsCAD/<Version>/en_US/Support
Note:

Use the SETTINGS command to configure how BricsCAD locates and loads custom files. In the Settings dialog, you can define all support file paths, including folders for linetypes, shapes, fonts, Xrefs, plotters, and other resources required during migration.

Use the CUSTOMIZE command to modify how BricsCAD user interface behaves. In the Customize dialog box, you can change the actions of interface elements such as menus, ribbons, toolbars, and mouse buttons, ensuring that migrated custom files are properly integrated into your workspace.

Migration method Source What is migrated Considerations
Manual migration of custom files
  • AutoCAD®
  • Previous BricsCAD version
  • BricsCAD installed on a different computer
 Individual customization files, such as CUI/CUIX files, LISP applications, FAS/VLX files, templates, plot styles, linetypes, scripts, icons, and other support files. Provides full control over what is transferred. Make sure that all dependent files and referenced resources are also migrated.
User profile migration
  • Same BricsCAD version installed on a different computer
 User settings and preferences stored in a profile (ARG file), including workspace settings, user interface configuration, and other profile-related options. Importing a profile does not automatically transfer referenced customization files. Any associated customization resources must be migrated separately.
User file migration
  • Previous BricsCAD version on the same computer
Note: Available only when updating BricsCAD on the same computer.
 User files stored in BricsCAD user folders that are detected during an upgrade The BricsCAD user file manager dialog box allows you to keep customized files or replace them with the updated versions provided by the new release.
Manual migration of custom files
Use the manual migration method when you want to transfer specific customization resources from AutoCAD®, a previous BricsCAD version, or BricsCAD installed on a different computer. Manual migration involves locating, copying, and loading individual customization files to the current BricsCAD installation.
User profile migration
Use the user profile migration method when you want to transfer specific customization resources from the same BricsCAD version installed on a different computer.

Use the PROFILEMANAGER command to manage the settings and preferences that define your BricsCAD working environment. In the User Profile Manager dialog box, you can create, load, export, and import user profiles, helping you migrate your customized environment.

User file migration
Use the user file migration method when updating BricsCAD on the same computer. During the first launch after the update, the BricsCAD User File Manager compares files in the user file folders with the corresponding files in the UserDataCache folder. If differences are detected, you can choose whether to keep your customized files or replace them with the updated versions provided by the new version of BricsCAD.