#Files for bricscad pro
#Files for bricscad software

You only need to download one small file (245 MB, compared to AutoCAD 2.4 GB download).В The installation is pretty quick and smooth. IвЂ™m trying the Windows version.В The program installation is pretty convenient. Program InstallationД«ricsCAD can run on Windows, Linux, and Mac.В The Windows version seems to have the most features some features are not available on Linux and Mac versions. The AEC features still have a lot to catch up, though. ItвЂ™s more to BricsCAD with steroids, as you can see in their tutorial here.В The Sheet Metal feature looksВ better.В It looks like BricsCAD is pretty good for manufacturing model. So donвЂ™t expect is like AutoCAD Architecture. The BIM featureВ is not as advanced as an AutoCAD vertical.

#Files for bricscad pro

If you want to use 3rd party applications, at least you need to purchase the Pro edition. The Platinum edition has several features that are not available in AutoCAD, like 3D Compare, BIM and Sheet Metal tools. The Classic edition is focusing more on 2D drawings, but unlike AutoCAD LT itВ supports AutoLISP. BricsCAD EditionsД«ricsCAD has three editions: Classic, Pro, and Platinum. Or even better, try to open your drawings and compare it side by side with AutoCAD. You can use the file and try to open it in BricsCAD. Not many people use advanced AutoCAD features, in most cases, this wonвЂ™t be a problem.Д¬AD Studio released a benchmark drawing file: Budweiser.dwg. However, there are a few features that might not be opened correctly. Even two different versions of AutoCAD sometimes canвЂ™t open a DWG without aВ problem.Д«ricsCADВ works well with DWG.В You can open most DWG without any issue. Opening DWG is Revit is not convenient at all.

#Files for bricscad software

The truth is no software can open AutoCAD DWG like AutoCAD. I canвЂ™t remember which CAD software that canвЂ™t open it.Д¬an BricsCAD open my existing drawings without any problem? Can I send DWG file from BricsCAD and the user with AutoCAD open it properly? DWG is a standard drawing format in CAD industry. The first thing people want to know is the file compatibility.

If you are looking for an AutoCAD alternative, you probably find this review useful. So I download the trial and give it a try. This is a conversation that I had on TwitterВ as an example. There are many AutoCAD alternatives available but in my social network mostly recommend BricsCAD. Especially after Autodesk has announced that they donвЂ™t want to keep two subscription models. As Autodesk is pushing subscription and no longer offering the perpetual license, many AutoCAD users are looking for an alternative.