Skip to main content

Bricsys updates program

Belgian software provider Bricsys has launched a Windows 64-bit version and an updated 32-bit version of its BricsCAD, used by many as a budget price alternative base platform to other options. It also runs on Linux. The latest v13.2 release is also now compatible with the industry standard .dwg format used in the latest 2014 AutoCAD says Bricsys, adding that the new release has numerous fixes and improvements. The program has been offered since launch a decade ago, with a suite of APIs for third party deve
August 22, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Belgian software provider 2614 Bricsys has launched a Windows 64-bit version and an updated 32-bit version of its BricsCAD, used by many as a budget price alternative base platform to other options. It also runs on Linux. The latest v13.2 release is also now compatible with the industry standard .dwg format used in the latest 2014 3282 AutoCAD says Bricsys, adding that the new release has numerous fixes and improvements. The program has been offered since launch a decade ago, with a suite of APIs for third party developers helping build up a community of providers for a wide range of applications. To extend developer support it has now additionally released a new version 8 of its LGS component technology, a set of computational software libraries for geometric and dimensional constraint support.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Engine technology continues to advance, with lower emissions being one focus
    May 13, 2015
    Engine technology is advancing, with lower emissions, lower fuel consumption and longer service intervals being key developments - Mike Woof reviews some of the latest developments A huge investment in diesel engine technologies in recent years has seen manufacturers develop low emission diesels that are quieter, cleaner and use less fuel, while in many instances delivering more power. For machine manufacturers this has been a major benefit, allowing them to meet tougher regulations on noise and exhaust
  • Weighty matters for developing countries
    November 6, 2012
    One leading Weigh in Motion technology manufacturer is helping governments in developing countries reduce excessive road damage, while several others have seen their latest WIM systems recently used on the highways of Eastern Europe. Guy Woodford reports Recent Central Weighing WIM installations in Bangladesh are helping its national government reduce the financial burden of excessive road damage, while also protecting many bridges that are vital to transport and trade. The need for such installations was e
  • New compact slipformer widens G&Z range
    March 17, 2016
    A new and more compact slipform paver is being introduced by Guntert & Zimmerman, widening the firm’s range of models. The company has been known in the past for its large slipform pavers used in road and airport runway jobs but in recent years has developed smaller and more compact units. The S400 shares many of its features with the existing S600, which was previously the most compact model in the line-up. The firm’s German representative, Peter Hedke said, “It’s the smallest machine we’ve ever built.”
  • Laser scanning focuses on asset management
    January 9, 2015
    Laser scanners and improved data collection and analysis software are making light of asset management surveying. David Arminas reports The age of the laser scanner is upon us, taking over from traditional manual methods of surveying, data collection and processing. These new technical developments are making it much easier to process and use the data captured and are providing highways engineers with powerful tools to record, map and visualise their assets. This is good news for highways authorities