How to Add Tools to User Interface Controls in BricsCAD

Last updated: July 20, 2026. Verified against Octave’s official V26 documentation.

Quick answer: Tools drag and drop from the toolboxes in the Customize dialog’s Available Tools section onto menus, context menus, toolbars, ribbon panel rows, keyboard shortcuts, and Quad tabs. This is the underlying mechanic behind every one of those specific customization workflows covered elsewhere in this hub.

Adding a Tool to a UI Control

1. Select the target in the Customize dialog.
2. In the Available Tools section, expand the source toolbox.
3. Select the tool and drag it onto the target item.
4. Optionally expand Controls in the Available Tools section and drag a control onto the target instead of a tool.
5. Optionally drag existing tools to reposition them, or move them to a different target entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same mechanic used for adding tools to toolbars, menus, and the Quad specifically? Yes, this general drag-and-drop process underlies all of those specific workflows.

What’s the difference between a tool and a control in the Available Tools section? Tools come from toolboxes and typically run a command. Controls are a separate category, listed under their own Controls node, that can also be dragged onto a target the same way.

Can I move a tool from one location to another after placing it? Yes, just drag and drop it onto a new target to reposition it or move it elsewhere entirely.

Where do I find the tools I want to add? In the Available Tools section of the Customize dialog, expand the relevant toolbox to find them.