BricsCAD 2D Basics - Web

Learn the basics of BricsCAD 2D

This remote web training course runs through the basics of using 2D BricsCAD. No prior experience in CAD is required. Numbers are limited to maximise engagement, with a discount offered for multiple bookings. All Sessions are recorded and made available to you as a resource you can refer to.

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics:

  • The BricsCAD user interface. Explore the drawing area, menus, and command line.
  • Construction of simple drawings by creating and manipulating basic objects.
  • Use of drawing tools to accurately construct and place objects.
  • Drawing structure and organisation.
  • Annotation and dimensioning.
  • Inquiry commands, how to measure and find more information on drawing objects.
  • How to re-use drawing content.
  • Drawing layout, page setup and printing.
  • How and where to find help.

What you Receive

Attendees will receive the following:

  • A copy of the training material, which includes sample templates, custom menu, and some simple symbol libraries to get you started.
  • PDF Training manual.
  • Screen recording following each session which you can download.

Requirements

To undertake this course you will need:

  • A PC/Laptop with the latest version of BricsCAD installed.
  • An internet connection capable of VDSL speeds or greater.
  • Headset with mic, or headphones with webcam.
  • A second screen. This allows you to follow the presenter on one screen while using BricsCAD on the other. If this isn't an option, then you could use a second device to connect with

Timeframe

This course is 12 hours in total, undertaken over 6 x 2-hour sessions over a 3 week period.

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Session Topics

01- Interface & Drawing Commands

  • How to use the BricsCAD training setup.
  • The BricsCAD interface.
  • Navigating a drawing, using OPEN, SAVE, Zoom and Pan using our mouse. Paper space (layouts) & model space
  • Basic drawing commands, LINE, CIRCLE, PLINE.
  • Using the QUAD with drawing commands
  • Using the Property Panel and Roll Overtips
  • How to access HELP.

02 - Modifying Commands

  • Modifying commands. MOVE, ERASE, COPY, TRIM, EXTEND, FILLET, STRETCH.
  • How to Select objects (create selection sets). Adding and removing (Shift) objects from a selection set, Implied window selection, Fence. Using Quick select (QSELECT) from the property bar to build a selection set non-graphically.
  • Working with Grips and the Manipulator
  • Using the QUAD to modify objects

03 - Drawing Accurately

  • How to use cartesian & polar coordinates.
  • Using direct distance entry in conjunction with drawing aids ORTHO & POLAR.
  • Using dynamic mode.
  • Using enquiry tools. DIST, ID, PROPERTYBAR
  • Using entity snaps (object snaps)

04 - Drawing Structure

  • Review the exercise set from our last session on drawing accurately.
  • Go through the creation and use of layers.
  • The creation of Hatch and controlling it using layers
  • Look at working with viewports in paper space layouts.

05 - Viewports & Images

  • Continue to work through the use of Viewports, layouts and layer control.
  • Investigate the use of Images with drawings
  • Look at how we can package drawings with ETRANSMIT

06 - Annotation & Blocks

  • Work with annotation commands to add text and dimensions to our drawing.
  • Introduce the use of blocks to group drawing entities together to create custom objects and symbols.

Dates & Times

March 2026

Start Date
03 March 2026
End Date
19 March 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
11:00am - 1:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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March 2026

Start Date
10 March 2026
End Date
26 March 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
7:00pm - 9:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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March 2026

Start Date
31 March 2026
End Date
16 April 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
7:00pm - 9:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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April 2026

Start Date
07 April 2026
End Date
23 April 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
11:00am - 1:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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May 2026

Start Date
05 May 2026
End Date
21 May 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
11:00am - 1:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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May 2026

Start Date
12 May 2026
End Date
28 May 2026
Day(s)
Tue/Thu
7:00pm - 9:00pm
NZST/NZDT
Duration
6 Sessions - 2 hours each
Course Price
$950
$950
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A 10% discount is provided for multiple bookings.

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