Getting Started with Communicator for BricsCAD

Quick answer: Communicator for BricsCAD is an optional plugin available for Pro and higher BricsCAD license levels, importing and exporting 3D data between major CAD formats. Its high-quality conversions make it easier to reuse 3D CAD data, improving productivity and reducing project costs.

Activating Communicator for BricsCAD

After installing Communicator for BricsCAD, activate it before use:

1. Launch LICENSEMANAGER; the Bricsys License Manager dialog opens.
2. Next to Communicator for BricsCAD, click Manage License.
3. The License Manager > Activate BricsCAD Communicator dialog opens:
   • Click Activate Trial to activate a trial license online.
   • Or click Activate Now…, then either type a valid Communicator for BricsCAD license key (single-user license), or type the server name or local IP address of your license server (network license).
4. Click OK; the license registers, and a confirmation dialog appears.
5. Read the confirmation text and click I understand.

For offline activation instead, see the separate BricsCAD licensing articles covering offline/manual activation for a trial, a single-user license, or a network license; for activating a network license directly on the license server, see the online or offline/manual network license activation articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license level do I need to use Communicator for BricsCAD? Pro or higher.

Can I activate a network license for Communicator for BricsCAD without an internet connection? Yes, use the offline/manual activation procedure for network licenses instead of the online activation steps here.

What’s the main benefit of Communicator for BricsCAD’s conversions? High-quality conversions between major CAD formats, making 3D CAD data easier to reuse and reducing project costs.

Where do I go to manage or activate Communicator for BricsCAD’s license? Run LICENSEMANAGER to open the Bricsys License Manager dialog, then click Manage License next to Communicator for BricsCAD.