BricsCAD is designed to play well with others in a modern AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) workflow. It supports various file imports, including Revit 2015-2025 files (as seen in the BricsCAD Help Center ), though users often rely on IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) for broader interoperability.
| Task | BricsCAD Command | What it does | |------|----------------|--------------| | Convert 2D plans to 3D | EXTRUDE + IMPRINT | Quick massing from imported PDF underlay | | Topo from LINZ data | _MAPIMPORT (with .dxf/.shp) | Brings in NZ contour data | | Layer management | LAYMCUR + LAYISO | Isolate current layer – cleaner site plans | | Parametric arrays | PARAMETRICARRAY | Like dynamic blocks, but adjustable after placement | | 3D clash detection | CHECK (Pro/BIM) | Finds interferences in MEP or structural models |
: Features like Blockify automatically detect repetitive geometry and convert them into block definitions, significantly reducing file size and manual work.
While Bricsys does not have a direct office in New Zealand, several authorized partners serve the NZ market:
BricsCAD is designed to play well with others in a modern AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) workflow. It supports various file imports, including Revit 2015-2025 files (as seen in the BricsCAD Help Center ), though users often rely on IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) for broader interoperability.
| Task | BricsCAD Command | What it does | |------|----------------|--------------| | Convert 2D plans to 3D | EXTRUDE + IMPRINT | Quick massing from imported PDF underlay | | Topo from LINZ data | _MAPIMPORT (with .dxf/.shp) | Brings in NZ contour data | | Layer management | LAYMCUR + LAYISO | Isolate current layer – cleaner site plans | | Parametric arrays | PARAMETRICARRAY | Like dynamic blocks, but adjustable after placement | | 3D clash detection | CHECK (Pro/BIM) | Finds interferences in MEP or structural models |
: Features like Blockify automatically detect repetitive geometry and convert them into block definitions, significantly reducing file size and manual work.
While Bricsys does not have a direct office in New Zealand, several authorized partners serve the NZ market: