Communicator for BricsCAD and BricsCAD Compatibility Explained

Quick answer: Communicator for BricsCAD works with a BricsCAD Pro license or higher, confirming the license requirement covered on this hub’s Getting Started page.

Version Compatibility Rules

• Up to V21: the minor versions of BricsCAD and Communicator for BricsCAD needed to match.
• V21 through V25: only the major versions needed to match (Communicator for BricsCAD V21 works with BricsCAD V21, for example).
• Starting with V26: minor versions should match when available (Communicator for BricsCAD V26.2.x works with BricsCAD V26.2.x, for example).

Checking Compatibility

Compatibility between the two products is always documented in Communicator for BricsCAD’s Release Notes, under the Versioning section, available from the download page. Using the latest product version within a given major version number is strongly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do BricsCAD and Communicator for BricsCAD need to be on the exact same minor version today? Starting with V26, yes, they should match when available; between V21 and V25, only the major version needed to match.

Where can I confirm which Communicator for BricsCAD version works with my BricsCAD version? The Versioning section of Communicator for BricsCAD’s Release Notes, available from the download page.

What license level does Communicator for BricsCAD require? Pro or higher.

Is it fine to run an older minor version of Communicator for BricsCAD alongside a newer BricsCAD minor version? Not recommended starting with V26, where minor versions should match when available; use the latest product version within your major version instead.