How to Launch BricsCAD
Quick answer: By default, the BricsCAD Launcher appears every time you open BricsCAD, letting you pick a workspace for that session. Which workspaces you can choose from depends on your licence level. You can turn the Launcher off entirely, except on trial versions, where it always appears.
Available Workspaces by Licence Level
| Workspace | Licence Required |
|---|---|
| 2D Drafting (classic) | Lite or higher |
| 2D Drafting (Modern) | Lite or higher |
| Modeling | Pro or higher |
| Civil Survey | Pro or higher |
| BIM | BIM or Ultimate |
| Mechanical | Mechanical or Ultimate |
| Ultimate | Ultimate only |
Turning the Launcher On or Off
If you’d rather skip the dialog and go straight into BricsCAD, tick Don’t show this dialog again. This turns the GETSTARTED system variable off. To bring it back later, type getstarted on the command line and set it to 1 (on).
One exception: trial versions always show the Launcher. It can’t be turned off until you’ve activated an actual licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off the BricsCAD Launcher permanently? Yes, on any activated licence, by ticking “Don’t show this dialog again.” This isn’t available on trial versions, where the Launcher always appears.
How do I bring the Launcher back after turning it off? Type getstarted on the command line and set it to 1.
Why can’t I see the Civil Survey or Modeling workspace option? Those need at least a Pro licence. A Lite licence only unlocks the two 2D Drafting workspaces.
Does every licence level unlock every workspace? No. Each workspace maps to a specific minimum licence level, for example the BIM workspace specifically needs a BIM or Ultimate licence, not just any licence at all.