Welcome to the second edition of our quarterly newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with interesting news about the CAD market in general as well as the BricsCAD platform and the solutions from our Third Party development partners. Feedback welcome!
2. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter MCAD CORNER
PART 2
BricsCAD software provides practical solutions to
today’s challenges. Let us now consider the first of
several key functions, which positively differentiate
BricsCAD from existing MCAD products, making it a
game changer for millions of mechanical engineers
worldwide.
Powerful 2D sketching key to success in 3D modeling
A 3D model is the primary data of any mechanical design.
It is used not only to visualize the future product, but also to
validate the design, simulate the behavior under different
conditions, optimize the product, plan manufacturing processes
(including CNC code generation), and create 2D drawings and
other technical documentation. However, many 3D design
operations start with a 2D profile. The profile can be extruded,
revolved, or swept to define a 3D volume that will be added or
subtracted to the solid model under design. Sketching 2D profiles
is an important part of any MCAD system. How can BricsCAD help
engineers to speed up this routine process?
Bricsys Strategy for Mechanical Design By Dmitry Ushakov
Assembly
Drafting
FEA
CAM
Technical
illustrations
Data
exchange
3. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter MCAD CORNER
Geometric and dimensional constraints
BricsCAD implements the full set of 2D geometric entities: lines (including
rays and infinite lines), circles, ellipses, and their arcs, polylines composed
of linear and arc segment, splines. Users can easily maintain their sizes and
positions using geometric and dimensional constraints.
Constraints play a fundamental role in
engineering software. They are used to
specify and keep interrelations between
geometric elements of any 2D/3D CAD
model, and thus allow users not only
to significantly reduce design time, but
also to express their design intent, vastly
simplifying future changes in geometry.
BricsCAD supports a rich set of
geometric constraints in 2D: coincidence,
concentricity, collinearity, parallelism,
perpendicularity, tangency and other
geometric relations between two or
more geometric entities. Dimensional
constraints are intended to specify
required values for distances, angles,
and radii measured as standard .dwg
dimensions. Parameters of dimensional
constraints can be linked with formulas,
allowing BricsCAD users to define
sophisticated engineering relations
between geometric entities.
When the user defines constraints, BricsCAD automatically moves, rotates
and reshapes geometric objects to such positions where all the constraints
are satisfied, taking care to minimize the number and the value of
transformations from the initial configuration. Constraints are persistent
entities of the geometric model – they are
used not only to position geometric entities
when applied, but also to keep the same
interrelations for any future changes.
Technological leader
BricsCAD uses mature constraint solving
technology, developed since 2001 by
Russian mathematicians of LEDAS Ltd.
In 2011 Bricsys acquired not only the
IP (Intellectual Property) rights to this
technology but also the development
team who are now part of the Bricsys R&D
department in Novosibirsk. This extended
team is now in charge of the further
development of this technology and of the
implementation of end-user functions on
top of it. Very few companies possess their
own constraint solving technology, and
it is a serious competitive advantage for
Bricsys to be a technological leader in this
important field.
4. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter BRICSCAD
BricsCAD V13.2 with built-in cloud connectivity
The Bricscad®
V13.2 major upgrade includes more than 20
new and improved features and also incorporates some 50
fixes for support requests, both from users and application
developers.
64-bit version
Version 13.2 introduces a native 64-bit version that provides
for flexible handling of large drawings and the rendering of
complex designs through maximum memory usage.
Improved cloud connectivity
BricsCAD V13.2 integrates a smart connection with the
cloud-based Chapoo Free or Premium Services.
The Chapoo connection tool automatically recognizes
xrefs and keeps track of them in the cloud.
See video
Support for 2013 .dwg format
BricsCAD V13.2 now also supports the latest .dwg format
as used by AutoCAD®
2014.
“I have used BricsCAD since V7 and have seen it change from a slightly
rough AutoCAD substitute to a product that surpasses AutoCAD in some
ways, while remaining at a very good price. The problems that I have
found in new releases are usually corrected very quickly. The ongoing
dialog that Sander and many others maintain through the website is
also exceptional; it tells the customers that someone is listening.”
James Matthew - Mechanical Designer, Mobile Medical Int’l Corp.
BricsCAD BIM Module beta
On June 19th we announced the beta version of the BricsCAD BIM Module, an
add-on module for Building Information Modeling available for free to users of
the BricsCAD V13.2 (Windows, 32-bit) Pro or Platinum Editions. With this release
Bricsys is extending its core philosophy of “Unified CAD”, allowing users and
developers to remain within their familiar .dwg environment without the need
for annoying conversions or separate companion products, whether working
on 2D drafting, 3D direct modeling or building information modeling.
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5. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter BRICSCAD
Tarbud 2013 - Poland
From March 22th to 24th our channel partner
in Poland – Grupa Vector Software – exhibited
at Tarbud 2013, an international construction
conference. The exhibition was held in Lower
Silecia’s capital cty of Wroclaw, in the beautiful
Centennial Hall, a Unesco World Heritage site.
In addition to meetings with customers and prospects at the exhibition stand and
training sessions, our Sales Point also organized a giveaway of a BricsCAD Pro
license.
COFES Russia 2013
Erik de Keyser and Mark Van Den
Bergh, Bricsys CEO & COO, as well
as Dmitry Ushakov, CEO Bricsys
Technologies Russia, and Alexander
Maltsev, CEO Sabit Co, Bricsys
partner for Russia, participated to
the COFES Russia 2013 Conference
held in St. Petersburg from May 30th
to June 1st. The conference focus was
on global trends and their impact on
the future of engineering software in
Russia.
BricsCAD Tutorial Movies
Direct modeling basics
This tutorial shows how you can create complex
solid parts using powerful variational direct
modeling technology that combines the best of
two worlds: parametric and direct modeling.
Assembly modeling overview
BricsCAD V13 software represents another leap for
3D direct modeling within the dwg environment by
adding powerful assembly modeling.
Kinematic analysis overview
Take a look at some 3D functionality never
before performed by a .dwg based CAD software:
kinematic analysis.
Assembly modeling basics
This tutorial shows you how to start working with
assemblies in the BricsCAD V13 -- Platinum Edition.
You will learn how to assemble different parts in a
3D model, which lets you control the final result.
Watch videos
6. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter SOLUTIONS
CAD Transition Services
With today’s tough economic circumstances throughout
the developed world, we see more and more enterprises
reluctant to submit to the expensive subscription cycle they
are forced into by the market leader for keeping their CAD
software up to date.
Moving to BricsCAD provides them with more
functionality such as e.g. direct modeling, and
can not only save them a bundle, but also allow
them to provide access to CAD software to
many more people in their organization. More
often than not the main inhibiting factor is the
transition of the existing arrangement/set-up,
across to the new BricsCAD environment.
That’s where the Transitioning Services from
CAD Concepts Ltd, the New-Zealand based
partner of Bricsys, come into play. At the heart
of the offering is an online training course called “Deploying BricsCAD in a
Multi-user Environment”.
For more information contact Jason Bourhill.
By Jason Bourhill
Deploying BricsCAD in a Multi-user Environment
Detailed information on how to install and configure
BricsCAD for multiple users.
For people migrating across from AutoCAD®
, as well as for
existing BricsCAD users that are growing their user base, or
looking to improve on their current management processes.
Participants are provided with access to written material,
and a series of on-line videos that work through each of the
course topics in detail.
A sample CAD library is provided to allow participants to
undertake the exercises on their own machine, and to use as
a basis in developing their own setup.
Mention code “BricsCAD–NewsQ2” when contacting
CAD Concepts for a 10% discount on any transitioning
services acquired before the end of August 2013.DISCOUNT
7. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter NEWS
News
The release of the V13.2 update of the BricsCAD
software in early May received quite a bit of
attention from the CAD press, analyst
community and customers:
“Bricsys keeps putting out frequent, significant updates of
BricsCAD, and today they began shipping V13.2. Well, not
so much “shipping” as making available for download.”
Ralph Grabowski - upFront.eZine Publishing
“The day many BricsCAD users have been waiting for has arrived!
BricsCAD V 13.2 is a major release that now has a 64-bit (X64) download,
separate from its 32-bit (X86) counterpart. Support for .dwg 2013
(used by AutoCAD 2014) and better Chapoo integration are other features
in this version.”
Rakesh Rao - CAD/GIS Developer
“Bricsys is doing well by offering not just low-cost 2D CAD but an alternative platform for third-party developers.
A copy of AutoCAD retails (depending on locale) for around $4,195; a copy of basic BricsCAD is around $500.
Third-party application developers can add $1,000 or more to the price with their custom application and still
undercut the competition by thousands. From Turkish architectural software to civil engineering software for
Poland, there are a wide variety of custom applications in small markets running custom software based on
BricsCAD.”
Randall Newton – Managing Editor at GraphicSpeak
“This can correctly be described as a customer oriented response. In less than
4 weeks the correction for the problem identified in the support request was
incorporated into the product.” Describes the experience of IBB with a support
request to Bricsys when a DXF file didn’t open with BricsCAD V13.1.18.
Ingenieurbüro Battefeld (IBB) - GIS und BricsCAD Blog
“A worldwide network of more than eight hundred software
development entities use the standard API’s of BricsCAD to
develop applications for specific industries and markets.
This doesn’t mean however that the developers of BricsCAD
are not active on this domain, to the contrary.”
CAD Magazine, April/May 2013
8. Bricsys Newsletter Q2 - 2013Bricsys Newsletter HIGHLIGHT
Brazil
During the month of June a team of Bricsys execs
visited Brazil, following up on the strategy to further
expand business in Latin America. The visit was
an excellent opportunity for direct contacts with
important customers and to better understand the
real needs of the local market. Another focus of
the trip was meeting with existing and prospective
Application Developers and Sales Points.
The BricsCAD community is growing quickly in
Brazil, with many applications for the AEC market
developed in Portuguese and soon to be available
on the Catalog of the Bricsys eStore. Given the
vibrant local economy and huge potential, future
plans for Brazil include an annual conference in
Rio de Janeiro, dedicated to application developers,
Sales Points and BricsCAD users.
With a population of 193 million, Brazil is one of the fastest-growing major
economies in the world, growing on average 5% a year. By the end of
2013 Brazil is expected to become the world’s sixth largest economy.
Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasília
Official language: Portuguese
Population: 193,946,886
Area: 8,514,877 km2 3,287,597 sq mi
Currency: Real