BricsCAD V26 arrives focused on three fronts: general design, mechanical and BIM. Learn how this version helps users working in General Design, Manufacturing, Building Subcontracting, and Land Surveying. 60+ additional features for the fastest path from initial design to complete and accurate production drawings.
BricsCAD Assist
AI‑driven chat panel that helps users quickly find documentation, how‑to tips, and guidance, all integrated directly into the BricsCAD interface.
Siemens Teamcenter integration
Support for product lifecycle management (PLM) with BricsCAD integration for Teamcenter to better manage data and workflows.
Autodesk® Vault integration
Support for product data management (PDM) with BricsCAD integration for Autodesk® Vault to better manage data and workflows..
Autodesk® Construction Cloud integration
Connect BricsCAD to Autodesk® Construction Cloud for smoother AECO collaboration, better data flow, and more connected workflows.
Bentley ProjectWise integration
Connect BricsCAD to Bentley ProjectWise for streamlined AECO collaboration, stronger data control, and alignment with connected industry workflows.
Filtering by property-based selection
Run property‑based queries in the Filter panel to select, deselect, add, or remove entities. Execute queries in the panel or the command line, and save and reuse filters.
Importing and creating files
Conjunto de herramientas de topografía BricsCAD
Leica Infinity integration
Get a direct, live connection to Leica Infinity surveying software with the new LEICACONNECTOR command.
Linear feature detection
Create linear features directly from a point cloud, with output options that include lines, polylines, civil strings, or surfaces.
Using Dynamic Block inserts
Consistent, compatible behavior for Dynamic Blocks when using block inserts and adjusting their parameters.
Properties for Dynamic Blocks in Tool Palettes
Configure Dynamic Block parameters through the tool properties in the Tool Palette.
Constraint parameters for Dynamic blocks
Create constraint parameters and convert dimensional constraints to constraint parameters (BCPARAMETER) in Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).
Import and export Digital Elevation Models
Support for survey Digital Elevation Models (DEM): GEOTIFF and Arc/Info ASCII Grid. Better document a wider array of survey models.
DWG support for AutoCAD® Mechanical 2022 format
Additional AutoCAD® Mechanical DWG support, now with v2022, to help with legacy files.
Improved mechanical DWG stability
Increased stability when opening new and legacy mechanical DWG files.
QDIM Advanced mode to reduce dimensioning time
Adds multi-directional chained dimensions, with level of detail and live preview options. Place all relevant dimension lines in one command run.
Optimizing and editing
Action properties for Dynamic Blocks
Properties of Actions can now be edited after they are created, enhancing productivity while working with Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).
BEDIT functionality for Dynamic Blocks
Full BEDIT functionality of Dynamic Blocks for smooth editing (available only for users outside the United States).
Lookup tables for Dynamic Blocks
Lookup tables can be created for Dynamic Blocks (available only for users outside the United States).
Convert and edit SHX text from PDF imports
Convert SHX text geometry from PDFs into editable text automatically, eliminating manual rewriting and reducing errors (PDFSHXTEXT).
Grip-based context editing
Edit faster with context menus shown based on the grip and entity type. Get the most relevant actions without starting separate commands. Currently supported for specific entities and only on Windows.
Notification to improve drawing health
Identify potential improvements for a drawing with recommendations from the Health Advisor, which runs in the background.
Detailing and annotating
Import drawing styles and settings
Civil drawing style import helps ensure drawing consistency and standards (IMPORTSTYLESANDSETTINGS).
Drawing views conversion for easier reuse
Convert layouts generated by legacy CAD applications by copying original layouts and converting them to a BricsCAD-supported format, reducing rework.
Associative title blocks and mechanical data
With improved mechanical property capabilities, users can insert mechanical properties directly into title blocks and annotations.
Print and publish
GIS export command options
A new user interface with configurable shared profiles streamlines GIS export and makes object selection more consistent.
IFC export dialog box
IFC export dialog box gives full visibility to the geometry and data being exported. Includes filters, user profiles, and more settings.
Is it worth upgrading to BricsCAD V26?
The decision to move to BricsCAD V26 usually comes down to three practical questions. First, integration: does the team work with Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault, Construction Cloud or Bentley ProjectWise? The native connections in this release remove export and import steps that currently cost time and invite version errors.
Second, volume: how much of the team’s day goes into repetitive selection, filtering and entity organisation? Productivity gains from a new release return little for occasional drafters and a great deal for people in the software all day. Third, partner compatibility — if the practice constantly receives and returns DWG files, confirm everyone is on a comparable version range before migrating.
How to plan the upgrade without stopping production
Migrating to BricsCAD V26 does not have to happen all at once. The lowest-risk path is to upgrade a project that is still in its early phase, never one close to delivery. That gives the team time to absorb interface and command differences without deadline pressure.
It is also worth testing the workflows that matter most to the practice beforehand: opening and saving a typical DWG, running a batch plot, and checking that internal templates, families and libraries still behave as expected. Those three tests anticipate almost every problem that tends to surface later. Explore BricsCAD distributed by Aufiero Informática and check the official Bricsys site for the full release notes.
Frequently asked questions about BricsCAD V26
What is new in BricsCAD V26?
The release brings innovations across general design, mechanical and BIM, notably BricsCAD Assist and native integrations with Siemens Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bentley ProjectWise, plus improvements to property-based selection filtering and to importing and creating files.
Does BricsCAD V26 open DWG files from other programs?
Yes. BricsCAD works natively in DWG with no intermediate conversion, so files can be opened, edited and returned to teams using other CAD software. Even so, it is worth confirming the DWG version range your partners use before migrating.
Is the upgrade worth it?
It depends on three factors: whether the team uses Teamcenter, Vault, Construction Cloud or ProjectWise, where native integrations remove manual steps; how much of the day goes into repetitive selection and organisation tasks; and whether project partners are on a comparable version range.
How do you migrate without interrupting live projects?
By upgrading a project still in its early phase rather than one close to delivery, so the team absorbs the differences without deadline pressure. Before that, test three workflows: opening and saving a typical DWG, running a batch plot, and checking internal templates and libraries.
Can BricsCAD V26 be used for BIM?
Yes. Alongside general design and mechanical modules, the line includes BIM capabilities that allow working with an information-rich model inside the DWG file itself, without remodelling the project on another platform.
