How to Get Drawing Information in BricsCAD
Quick answer: BricsCAD splits drawing information into two categories: general information about the drawing itself, and information about the entities within it. Each has its own set of commands, covered below.
Getting General Drawing Information
| Command | What it reports |
|---|---|
DWGPROPS |
Opens the Drawing Properties dialog: general info plus any custom properties |
SETVAR |
Displays or changes the value of any system variable |
STATUS |
Drawing name, the status of key system variables, and the total number of entities |
TIME |
Current time, creation time, last update, total editing time, and user elapsed time |
Getting Information About Entities
| Command | What it reports |
|---|---|
STATUS |
Total number of entities in the drawing |
| Quick Select | Number of entities per category |
AREA |
Area and perimeter (or length) of 2D entities |
MASSPROP |
Area, perimeter, and other mathematical properties of 3D solids and 2D regions |
ID |
The X, Y, Z coordinates of a picked point |
LIST |
The properties of whatever entities you’ve selected |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which command tells me how many entities are in my drawing overall? STATUS gives the total count. Quick Select breaks it down by category instead.
How do I find the area of a 3D solid, not just a 2D shape? MASSPROP, which reports area, perimeter, and other mathematical properties for 3D solids and 2D regions. AREA is for 2D entities specifically.
How do I check or change a system variable’s value? SETVAR displays or changes any system variable directly.
How much time have I actually spent editing this drawing? TIME reports total editing time and user elapsed time, along with creation and last-update timestamps.