CAD & IT Solutions · BricsCAD

Familiar DWG CAD, Without The Lock-In

Octave BricsCAD — Formerly Bricsys

BricsCAD gives your team native DWG, the commands and LISP routines they already know, and licenses you can own. RPG helps you choose the right edition, migrate your setup, and support it after launch.

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.dwgNative file format
30 DaysFree trial
5Editions, Lite to Ultimate

Perpetual Or SubscriptionBuy it or rent it
Network LicensesFloat across your office
Company-OwnedNot tied to named users
Local SupportSetup, training & help from RPG

Switching From AutoCAD Is Easy

Keep your files, your customizations, and your muscle memory — and change the way you buy CAD.

Native DWG

Open, edit, and save .dwg directly — no conversion, so files move freely between BricsCAD and AutoCAD users.

Your Setup Carries Over

Bring your CTB/STB plot styles, templates, layer states, blocks, and sheet sets with you.

Familiar Commands & LISP

Industry-standard commands, aliases, scripts, menus, and LISP routines run the way your team expects.

Licenses Without Lock-In

Buy perpetual or subscribe. Licenses belong to your company, not named users, and network licenses float across your office.

AI-Driven Productivity

Tools like Blockify, Auto-Parametrize, and the predictive Quad cursor cut repetitive drafting steps.

Built For Big Files

Octave reports V26 opens 500+ DWG files 2.7× faster and runs advanced LISP routines 2.8× faster.

Performance figures from Octave’s BricsCAD V26 announcement.

Choose Your Edition

Every edition shares the same DWG platform, so you can start with what you need and step up later.

Essential 2D

BricsCAD Lite

Essential 2D CAD — familiar, fast, and affordable.

2D drafting & annotation
Native DWG
LISP routines
AI-driven productivity tools

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2D + 3D

BricsCAD Pro

Professional 2D and 3D CAD — powerful and flexible.

Everything in Lite
Parametric 3D solid modeling
Point clouds & TIN surfaces
Hundreds of partner apps

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Manufacturing

BricsCAD Mechanical

2D and 3D mechanical CAD to document manufacturing processes.

Everything in Pro
Mechanical design tools
Manufacturing documentation

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Building

BricsCAD BIM

2D and 3D CAD for building modeling and documentation.

Everything in Pro
BIM modeling from 2D & 3D
IFC import & export
Scan-to-BIM & quantity takeoff

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All-In-One

BricsCAD Ultimate

Integrated 2D and 3D CAD for mechanical, building, and surveying.

Mechanical + BIM tools
Surveying tools
One license for every discipline

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Part Of A Bigger Workflow

BricsCAD connects to the rest of what RPG delivers for AEC teams.

Reality Capture

Bring laser-scan point clouds into BricsCAD Pro and BIM.

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Plot & Scan

Print and scan plan sets on HP DesignJet and PageWide XL.

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Collaboration

Share the latest drawings with the field and every stakeholder.

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Managed IT

License servers, workstations, and networks managed by RPG CompleteIT.

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Why Buy BricsCAD Through RPG

A local team that knows CAD, licensing, and the AEC firms that rely on them.

Licensing Guidance

We’ll match perpetual, subscription, single, and network licenses to how your team actually works.

Migration Help

We test your templates, plot styles, and LISP routines during the trial so the switch is smooth.

Deployment

Installation and network license server setup across your office.

Training

Get users productive fast, from 2D drafting to 3D, point clouds, and BIM.

Ongoing Support

A regional team to call when you have questions after go-live.

Upgrades

Help planning maintenance and new versions as Octave releases them.

FAQs – Common Questions

Is BricsCAD compatible with AutoCAD files?

Yes. BricsCAD works natively with .dwg, so you open and save the same files your partners use, without converting them.

Can we keep our AutoCAD customizations?

In most cases, yes. BricsCAD uses industry-standard commands, aliases, and variables, runs LISP routines, and supports your plot styles, templates, layer states, and blocks. We’ll help test your critical routines during the trial.

Can we buy BricsCAD instead of subscribing?

Yes. BricsCAD is available as perpetual licenses or subscriptions, single or network, and a maintenance program keeps perpetual licenses up to date.

Which edition do I need?

Lite covers 2D drafting. Pro adds 3D modeling and point clouds. Mechanical and BIM add discipline-specific tools on top of Pro, and Ultimate combines Mechanical, BIM, and surveying in one license.

Who makes BricsCAD now?

BricsCAD is developed by Octave, formerly Bricsys. The product name, file compatibility, and licensing options continue under the Octave brand.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 30-day trial. When you request one through RPG, we’ll confirm your details and help you set it up before it begins.