Does BricsCAD read DWG files?

All BricsCAD editions use the Open Design Alliance Drawing API software development platform, giving BricsCAD read and write capability of the DWG file format, made popular by Autodesk's AutoCAD. BricsCAD reads and writes DWG files directly via its NEW, OPEN, SAVE and SAVEAS commands.

Does BricsCAD revert to a free 3D solid modeler?

At the end of the trial period, BricsCAD reverts to a free-of-cost 3D solid modeler, called BricsCAD Shape. At any time, a trial version (or an installation of BricsCAD Shape) can be converted to a full commercial license with the entry of a valid license key. The license key determines the user's Edition.

How does BricsCAD work?

The Drafting environment uses the Drafting workspace to most closely match the default AutoCAD Access New/Open/Save/Save As tools from multiple locations, including the toolbar at the top of the application window, or by typing at the command line as you're used to in AutoCAD. BricsCAD creates, opens, and saves as a native .dwg file format.

How do I convert a CAD file to DWG?

Convert files into the DWG format, a popular CAD file format, with this free online converter. Upload your file from different sources to create a CAD DWG file from it. ... DWG are files that store 2D and 3D images. They are widely used but mostly associated with the AutoCAD program. Convert your images and other CAD files into this format.