NEWS & UPDATES

News and Updates from CAD Concepts

October 9, 2025

BRICSCAD 2D Basics - Web Training

This remote web training course runs through the basics of using 2D BricsCAD. No prior experience in CAD is required. Numbers are limited to maximise engagement, with a discount offered for multiple bookings. All Sessions are recorded and made available to you as a resource you can refer to.

October 9, 2025

BRICSCAD 2D Basics - Web Training

This remote web training course runs through the basics of using 2D BricsCAD. No prior experience in CAD is required. Numbers are limited to maximise engagement, with a discount offered for multiple bookings. All Sessions are recorded and made available to you as a resource you can refer to.

BricsCAD upgrade options are changing

Changes to BricsCAD Upgrade Options

Bricsys have recently announced changes to upgrade options for BricsCAD perpetual license holders from the start of next year.

Changes to BricsCAD Upgrade Options

Bricsys have recently announced changes to upgrade options for BricsCAD perpetual license holders from the start of next year.

News & Announcements

What's New in Civil Site Design V26

If you missed the webinar, watch it here to discover transformative enhancements that could inspire your journey forward.

What's New in Civil Site Design V26

If you missed the webinar, watch it here to discover transformative enhancements that could inspire your journey forward.

Webinars & Events

12D Synergy Support for BricsCAD V25

12DSynergy has announced an important update to their plugin, now offering support for BricsCAD V25, enhancing user experience and functionality

12D Synergy Support for BricsCAD V25

12DSynergy has announced an important update to their plugin, now offering support for BricsCAD V25, enhancing user experience and functionality

Product Releases & Updates

BricsCAD Licensing Changes

Over the past few years we have seen Bricsys make a number of changes to their licensing arrangements and policies. Full details on current options can always be found in the Bricsys EULA.

BricsCAD Licensing Changes

Over the past few years we have seen Bricsys make a number of changes to their licensing arrangements and policies. Full details on current options can always be found in the Bricsys EULA.

Get up to Speed with BricsCAD V25

Are your old licenses weighing you down with costly upgrades? Seize this opportunity to embrace the future with the BricsCAD maintenance upgrade to V25 promotion! Upgrade and Save up to 60 %

Get up to Speed with BricsCAD V25

Are your old licenses weighing you down with costly upgrades? Seize this opportunity to embrace the future with the BricsCAD maintenance upgrade to V25 promotion! Upgrade and Save up to 60 %

Civil Site Design Webinar | Carpark Design Part 1

Join us for an unmissable opportunity! Register now for our free webinar on Civil Site Design: Carpark Design Part 1 and elevate your design skills to the next level. 6th March 2025 at 3 pm NZDT

Civil Site Design Webinar | Carpark Design Part 1

Join us for an unmissable opportunity! Register now for our free webinar on Civil Site Design: Carpark Design Part 1 and elevate your design skills to the next level. 6th March 2025 at 3 pm NZDT

Webinars & Events

November 4, 2024

BricsCAD License Tool

Bricsys has recently released a new utility to simplify BricsCAD license management for IT administrators. If you are managing BricsCAD Volume or Network licenses, then this tool is for you!

November 4, 2024

BricsCAD License Tool

Bricsys has recently released a new utility to simplify BricsCAD license management for IT administrators. If you are managing BricsCAD Volume or Network licenses, then this tool is for you!

Simplify management of your BricsCAD network license

November 4, 2024

Simplified BricsCAD Network License Management

Bricsys has released a new network license manager to manage your BricsCAD network licenses. The manager has been significantly overhauled to make the managing and maintaining your network license a whole lot simpler.

November 4, 2024

Simplified BricsCAD Network License Management

Bricsys has released a new network license manager to manage your BricsCAD network licenses. The manager has been significantly overhauled to make the managing and maintaining your network license a whole lot simpler.

BricsCAD adds support for ESRI Maps

September 30, 2024

BricsCAD adds support for ESRI Maps

BricsCAD V24.2.07 has introduced an exciting new feature—support for ESRI maps through its GEOMAP command.

September 30, 2024

BricsCAD adds support for ESRI Maps

BricsCAD V24.2.07 has introduced an exciting new feature—support for ESRI maps through its GEOMAP command.

BricsCAD the value of Maintenance

Why should perpetual license holders renew their BricsCAD maintenance?

BricsCAD the value of Maintenance

Why should perpetual license holders renew their BricsCAD maintenance?

January 31, 2024

Running BricsCAD Shape

BricsCAD Shape is a powerful, free 3D modelling application that's included with your BricsCAD installation, and is available to use with or without a license.

January 31, 2024

Running BricsCAD Shape

BricsCAD Shape is a powerful, free 3D modelling application that's included with your BricsCAD installation, and is available to use with or without a license.

January 31, 2024

Starting BricsCAD in Safe Mode

When you strike issues running BricsCAD it can be troublesome to track down what is triggering your problem. Luckly starting with V20, BricsCAD can be launched in safe mode.

January 31, 2024

Starting BricsCAD in Safe Mode

When you strike issues running BricsCAD it can be troublesome to track down what is triggering your problem. Luckly starting with V20, BricsCAD can be launched in safe mode.

WEBINAR: New Options for Scan to Plan (and BIM) for Surveyors

View the ARCHNZ Webinar to explore the exciting new options available with Scan to BIM using BricsCAD here

WEBINAR: New Options for Scan to Plan (and BIM) for Surveyors

View the ARCHNZ Webinar to explore the exciting new options available with Scan to BIM using BricsCAD here

Webinars & Events

Coordinate Entry in Dynamic Mode

How to enter coordinates when Dynamic Mode is on

Coordinate Entry in Dynamic Mode

How to enter coordinates when Dynamic Mode is on

DWG To PDF Printer missing?

Having issues with the DWG To PDF Printer missing in BricsCAD?

DWG To PDF Printer missing?

Having issues with the DWG To PDF Printer missing in BricsCAD?

Meet PLATEIA Traffic Collection

Meet PLATEIA Traffic Collection | 3D CAD & BIM productivity tools for Civil and Traffic engineers

Meet PLATEIA Traffic Collection

Meet PLATEIA Traffic Collection | 3D CAD & BIM productivity tools for Civil and Traffic engineers

Webinars & Events

Customer Showcase | Kamo Shared Path Project | TwinMotion

Kamo Shared Path Project project and TwinMotion software used to achieve outstanding results.

Customer Showcase | Kamo Shared Path Project | TwinMotion

Kamo Shared Path Project project and TwinMotion software used to achieve outstanding results.

Customer Showcases

Getting Started with BricsCAD for Civil and Surveying

Revisit the webinar series on getting started with BricsCAD for Civil and Survey users

Getting Started with BricsCAD for Civil and Surveying

Revisit the webinar series on getting started with BricsCAD for Civil and Survey users

Customer Showcase - Kamo Shared Path Project - BricsCAD

We look at how BricsCAD was used to model the structure of a Railway Bridge, as part of the complex shared path project design by Bruce Preston from Preston Design.

Customer Showcase - Kamo Shared Path Project - BricsCAD

We look at how BricsCAD was used to model the structure of a Railway Bridge, as part of the complex shared path project design by Bruce Preston from Preston Design.

Customer Showcases

About Network Licenses

The different Network License options, what they do and which one suits your set up.

About Network Licenses

The different Network License options, what they do and which one suits your set up.

How to make a Water Rocket Launcher

How to make a rocket launcher with your kids, using a plastic soft drink bottle and the steps to get it to launch 50+ metres into the air.

How to make a Water Rocket Launcher

How to make a rocket launcher with your kids, using a plastic soft drink bottle and the steps to get it to launch 50+ metres into the air.

Customer Showcase - Kamo Shared Path Project

This article showcases Civil Site Design, the primary design tool of the Kamo Shared Path project.

Customer Showcase - Kamo Shared Path Project

This article showcases Civil Site Design, the primary design tool of the Kamo Shared Path project.

Customer Showcases

Civil Site Design Customer Showcase

Our first blog in a series about the Kamo shared path project which our customer, Bruce Preston from Preston Design, was the lead in designing the shared path using Civil Site Design on BricsCAD

Civil Site Design Customer Showcase

Our first blog in a series about the Kamo shared path project which our customer, Bruce Preston from Preston Design, was the lead in designing the shared path using Civil Site Design on BricsCAD

Customer Showcases

Assigning a BricsCAD License to a user

Learn the simple steps to set up additional users as license managers.

Assigning a BricsCAD License to a user

Learn the simple steps to set up additional users as license managers.

November 24, 2021

Recovering from BricsCAD Issues

The four main steps you can take if you are experiencing issues impacting on BricsCAD's performance or it has stopped running.

November 24, 2021

Recovering from BricsCAD Issues

The four main steps you can take if you are experiencing issues impacting on BricsCAD's performance or it has stopped running.

November 24, 2021

How Can I Change the Background Colour?

Tips on how to change your background colour in BricsCAD

November 24, 2021

How Can I Change the Background Colour?

Tips on how to change your background colour in BricsCAD

November 22, 2021

Upgrading BricsCAD

This blog shows you step by step how to upgrade to the latest release of BricsCAD.

November 22, 2021

Upgrading BricsCAD

This blog shows you step by step how to upgrade to the latest release of BricsCAD.

November 10, 2021

Autopath - Auckland Transport Libraries

CGS Labs have worked hard to release over 30 vehicles into the Auckland Transport libraries of vehicles and are available now for use in Autopath.

November 10, 2021

Autopath - Auckland Transport Libraries

CGS Labs have worked hard to release over 30 vehicles into the Auckland Transport libraries of vehicles and are available now for use in Autopath.

News & Announcements

November 5, 2021

TIN surfaces - Unequal Scaling (ZZTIN)

Following on from our recent blog on Civil Tools, we look at how we can use BricsCAD's LISP API to manipulate a TIN surface

November 5, 2021

TIN surfaces - Unequal Scaling (ZZTIN)

Following on from our recent blog on Civil Tools, we look at how we can use BricsCAD's LISP API to manipulate a TIN surface

November 5, 2021

BricsCAD Pro - Civil Tools

Starting with BricsCAD V21 Pro, BricsCAD now includes a raft of Civil Tools. This post tells you how to find them.

November 5, 2021

BricsCAD Pro - Civil Tools

Starting with BricsCAD V21 Pro, BricsCAD now includes a raft of Civil Tools. This post tells you how to find them.

October 22, 2021

BricsCAD workspaces

Learn about BricsCAD workspaces and how to customise your workspaces to suit your working environment.

October 22, 2021

BricsCAD workspaces

Learn about BricsCAD workspaces and how to customise your workspaces to suit your working environment.

September 13, 2021

Migrating a BricsCAD Network License to a New Server

The steps you take to migrate your BricsCAD Network license to a new server.

September 13, 2021

Migrating a BricsCAD Network License to a New Server

The steps you take to migrate your BricsCAD Network license to a new server.

Stringer Topo | Fundamentals eLearning

Free Stringer Topo Fundamentals eLearning training.

Stringer Topo | Fundamentals eLearning

Free Stringer Topo Fundamentals eLearning training.

News & Announcements

BricsCAD maintenance agreement - Definition

The value of a BricsCAD maintenance agreement and what it includes

BricsCAD maintenance agreement - Definition

The value of a BricsCAD maintenance agreement and what it includes

NEW - Secret commands

Don't worry; the NEW command is still available to access graphically

NEW - Secret commands

Don't worry; the NEW command is still available to access graphically

Adding a BricsCAD License Manager

How to add a license manager

Adding a BricsCAD License Manager

How to add a license manager

ROTATE, Secret Command Shortcuts

With some commands, BricsCAD® will use different option names to AutoCAD®

ROTATE, Secret Command Shortcuts

With some commands, BricsCAD® will use different option names to AutoCAD®

BricsCAD Recommended Specifications

BricsCAD will run on most existing PC systems

BricsCAD Recommended Specifications

BricsCAD will run on most existing PC systems

Customising Rollover Tips

Looking to view information on entities in your drawing quickly with BricsCAD?

Customising Rollover Tips

Looking to view information on entities in your drawing quickly with BricsCAD?

Where can I find my BricsCAD License?

You can view and manage your license(s) anytime by logging into your Bricsys account.

Where can I find my BricsCAD License?

You can view and manage your license(s) anytime by logging into your Bricsys account.

Backup

How to set up and use drawing backup files

Backup

How to set up and use drawing backup files

Moving Licenses

Moving BricsCAD Licenses to a new machine

Moving Licenses

Moving BricsCAD Licenses to a new machine

Save to earlier versions of BricsCAD

You can configure BricsCAD to save to earlier

Save to earlier versions of BricsCAD

You can configure BricsCAD to save to earlier

Hide System Printers

How you can use change "HideSystemPrinters" in SETTINGS

Hide System Printers

How you can use change "HideSystemPrinters" in SETTINGS

Special Characters

Special Characters

Special Characters

Special Characters

Dark Interface (COLORTHEME)

Dark Interface (COLORTHEME)

Dark Interface (COLORTHEME)

Dark Interface (COLORTHEME)

Autosave - How to set and use.

BricsCAD has an autosave feature that will create a copy of your drawing after a set interval

Autosave - How to set and use.

BricsCAD has an autosave feature that will create a copy of your drawing after a set interval

Downloading Old Releases

Downloading Old Releases

Downloading Old Releases

Downloading Old Releases

Set License Level (RUNASLEVEL)

This week we cover the SETLICENSELEVEL (RUNASLEVEL) command.

Set License Level (RUNASLEVEL)

This week we cover the SETLICENSELEVEL (RUNASLEVEL) command.

BricsCAD Network License – Monitoring Usage

You can monitor the status & usage of your BricsCAD network license via its web interface

BricsCAD Network License – Monitoring Usage

You can monitor the status & usage of your BricsCAD network license via its web interface

Working with Polylines in BricsCAD

Missing the ability to easily edit Polylines in BricsCAD using PEDITEXT?

Working with Polylines in BricsCAD

Missing the ability to easily edit Polylines in BricsCAD using PEDITEXT?

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