How to Edit Grids in BricsCAD BIM

Quick answer: BIM grids are created as blocks, so BEDIT (Block Edit) is what edits them, confirming its role in the grid-based window creation workflow covered on this hub’s BIM window creation page.

Editing a Rectangular Grid

1. Double-click the grid; the Create or Edit Block Definition dialog opens.
2. Select the grid, then double-click it or click OK; a Block Edit session starts.
3. Edit the grid’s axes: move, rotate, copy, stretch, grip-edit, or delete them as needed.
4. Renumber grid axes or edit axis labels if needed (see below).
5. Click Bclose and Save on the Block Edit toolbar.

Renumbering Grid Labels

Needed if you want a different numbering style, or after adding (copying) or deleting grid axes.

1. Double-click the grid to start a Block Edit session.
2. Select all the vertical axes.
3. Launch NUMBER and choose the numbering style you want, making sure to overwrite the existing numbers.
4. Repeat the previous steps for the horizontal axes.
5. Click Bclose and Save on the Block Edit toolbar.

Editing a Single Grid Label

1. Double-click the grid to start a Block Edit session.
2. Double-click an axis; its properties (as a line or arc entity) display in the Properties panel.
3. Select the BIM/Axis number property.
4. Type a value or name.
5. Click Bclose and Save on the Block Edit toolbar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to renumber grid labels after adding a new axis? Adding or deleting grid axes changes their sequence, so the labels need renumbering to stay accurate, using NUMBER with your chosen numbering style.

Can I rename a single grid axis without renumbering the whole grid? Yes, double-click that specific axis during a Block Edit session and edit its BIM/Axis number property directly in the Properties panel.

What kind of entities make up a grid’s axes? Lines or arcs, whichever the axis in question happens to be.

Do I need to save changes separately for vertical and horizontal axes when renumbering? No, one Bclose and Save at the end covers both, as long as you’ve completed the renumbering steps for each direction first.