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    System, CAD & licences

    Systems, CAD compatibility & licensing models at a glance.

    Features in detail

    Compatibility

    BBSoft® is compatible with Windows® 11 as well as BricsCAD® V24–V26 and AutoCAD® 2025–2027. This lets you quickly check whether your existing CAD environment is a fit.

    MultiCAD

    Stay flexible: BBSoft® is compatible with BricsCAD® and AutoCAD® and supports the familiar DWG workflow.

    Time Savings

    Plan, check and document faster – with consistent functions and fewer system changes.

    BIM-ready

    3D objects, attribute data and IFC export support digital data exchange in civil engineering projects.

    System modules

    BBSoft® is modularly designed and can be tailored precisely to project, team and area of work.

    System requirements

    System requirements in direct comparison

    BricsCAD® supports Windows, macOS and Linux. BBSoft® is available exclusively for Windows (64-bit) and can be operated either as a single-user or network licence with a licence server.

    BricsCAD®
    Platform · Client operating systemWindows 10/11 (x64), macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+, openSUSE, Fedora
    Platform · Server operating system–
    Platform · Windows component–
    Hardware · ProcessorIntel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (i7/i9 / Ryzen 7/9 recommended)
    Hardware · Memory (RAM)8 GB (16 GB recommended)
    Hardware · Graphics card4 GB VRAM Full HD (8 GB VRAM PCIe / UHD/4K recommended)
    Hardware · Disk space3 GB
    Network · Network interface cardStandard
    Network · Network protocolStandard (LAN for network licence)
    Network · Firewall approvals–
    Deployment · Virtualisation / terminal serverSee manufacturer specifications
    Deployment · Data backup when selecting hardwareRecommended
    BBSoft® Single-User Licence
    Platform · Client operating systemWindows 10/11 (x64)
    Platform · Server operating system–
    Platform · Windows componentVisual C++ Redistributable 2013 (x64)
    Hardware · ProcessorDual-core processor ≥ 2 GHz
    Hardware · Memory (RAM)4 GB (8 GB recommended)
    Hardware · Graphics cardOpenGL-compatible graphics card with at least 1 GB VRAM
    Hardware · Disk spaceApprox. 10 GB installation (≈ 200 GB free disk space recommended)
    Network · Network interface cardEthernet (≥ 1 Gbit/s), TCP/IP protocol
    Network · Network protocolTCP/IPv4
    Network · Firewall approvals–
    Deployment · Virtualisation / terminal serverNot supported
    Deployment · Data backup when selecting hardwareConsider
    BBSoft® Network Licence
    Platform · Client operating systemWindows 10/11 (x64)
    Platform · Server operating systemWindows 10/11 or Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022
    Platform · Windows componentVisual C++ Redistributable 2013 (x64)
    Hardware · ProcessorDual-core processor ≥ 2 GHz
    Hardware · Memory (RAM)4 GB (8 GB recommended)
    Hardware · Graphics cardOpenGL-compatible graphics card with at least 1 GB VRAM
    Hardware · Disk spaceApprox. 10 GB installation (≈ 200 GB free disk space recommended)
    Network · Network interface cardEthernet (≥ 1 Gbit/s), TCP/IP protocol
    Network · Network protocolTCP/IPv4 (licence manager and clients within the same subnet)
    Network · Firewall approvalsICMP-V4, port 48059 TCP/UDP (incoming/outgoing), port 1521 TCP incoming (Oracle®)
    Deployment · Virtualisation / terminal serverNot supported
    Deployment · Data backup when selecting hardwareConsider

    Compatibility

    BBSoft® × AutoCAD® / BricsCAD®

    The supported AutoCAD® and BricsCAD® versions are listed for each BBSoft® version (64-bit only). Note: Civil 3D® V2021/2022 does not support the terrain model. Virtualisation and terminal servers are generally not supported.

    BBSoft® V2026 (Release: 17.07.2026)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® / Architecture 2025–2027 (x64); Map 3D 2025–2027 (x64); Civil 3D® 2025–2027 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® PRO / BIM / ULTIMATE V24, V25, V26 (x64)
    BBSoft® V2025 (Release: 18.07.2025)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® / Architecture 2021–2026 (x64); Map 3D 2021–2026 (x64); Civil 3D® 2021–2026 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® PRO / BIM / ULTIMATE V23 (from 23.2.07), V24, V25, V26 (x64)
    BBSoft® V2024 (Release: 16.07.2024)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® 2021–2025 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® V22–V25 (x64)
    BBSoft® V2023 (Release: 12.07.2023)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® 2021–2024 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® V21–V24 (x64)
    BBSoft® V2022 (Release: 15.07.2022)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® 2019–2023 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® V20–V23 (x64)
    BBSoft® V2021 (Release: 12.07.2021)
    AutoCAD® (compatible versions)AutoCAD® 2019–2022 (x64)
    BricsCAD® (compatible versions)BricsCAD® V19–V22 (x64)

    Software packages

    BBSoft® – Packages and Modules

    The BBSoft® modules are bundled into four packages: Basic, Premium, Expert and Individual. This lets you quickly find the right combination for your project.

    Basic
    ModuleSurveying
    InterfaceALKIS (DWG)
    InterfaceLIS interface
    Premium
    ModuleSurveying
    InterfaceALKIS (DWG)
    InterfaceLIS interface
    Expert
    ModuleSurveying
    InterfaceALKIS (DWG)
    InterfaceLIS interface
    Individual
    ModuleSurveying
    InterfaceALKIS (DWG)
    InterfaceLIS interface

    BBSoft® – Licence types and licensing options

    Which licence is right for you?

    Licence types (perpetual licence · subscription) and licensing options (single-user · network · academic) determine how the licence can be used – the details are shown in the following table.

    Trial Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)
    Perpetual Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)
    Subscription
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)
    Single-User Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)
    Network Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)
    Academic Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Basic Support included
    Premium Support available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Automatic renewal
    Credit towards purchase price possible
    Free of charge
    Renewable annually (with proof)

    BricsCAD® – Licence editions in feature comparison

    Lite · Pro · BIM · Mechanical · Ultimate

    BricsCAD® includes five licence editions with increasing levels of functionality. Each higher edition includes the features of the previous one: Pro builds on Lite, BIM and Mechanical extend Pro, and Ultimate combines BIM and Mechanical.

    BricsCAD® Lite
    2D-CAD2D drafting (DWG)
    2D-CADLISP routines / customisation
    2D-CADView / move / mirror 3D models
    3D-CADEdit / create 3D models
    3D-CADDirect 3D modelling with constraints
    3D-CADRendering with materials & lighting
    3D-CADThird-party applications (e.g. BBSoft®)
    BIMBIM modelling (industry-standard DWG)
    BIMCreate building information models
    MechanicalMechanical toolset
    MechanicalSheet metal design
    PlatformWindows support
    PlatformmacOS support
    PlatformLinux support
    BricsCAD® Pro
    2D-CAD2D drafting (DWG)
    2D-CADLISP routines / customisation
    2D-CADView / move / mirror 3D models
    3D-CADEdit / create 3D models
    3D-CADDirect 3D modelling with constraints
    3D-CADRendering with materials & lighting
    3D-CADThird-party applications (e.g. BBSoft®)
    BIMBIM modelling (industry-standard DWG)
    BIMCreate building information models
    MechanicalMechanical toolset
    MechanicalSheet metal design
    PlatformWindows support
    PlatformmacOS support
    PlatformLinux support
    BricsCAD® BIM
    2D-CAD2D drafting (DWG)
    2D-CADLISP routines / customisation
    2D-CADView / move / mirror 3D models
    3D-CADEdit / create 3D models
    3D-CADDirect 3D modelling with constraints
    3D-CADRendering with materials & lighting
    3D-CADThird-party applications (e.g. BBSoft®)
    BIMBIM modelling (industry-standard DWG)
    BIMCreate building information models
    MechanicalMechanical toolset
    MechanicalSheet metal design
    PlatformWindows support
    PlatformmacOS support
    PlatformLinux support
    BricsCAD® Mechanical
    2D-CAD2D drafting (DWG)
    2D-CADLISP routines / customisation
    2D-CADView / move / mirror 3D models
    3D-CADEdit / create 3D models
    3D-CADDirect 3D modelling with constraints
    3D-CADRendering with materials & lighting
    3D-CADThird-party applications (e.g. BBSoft®)
    BIMBIM modelling (industry-standard DWG)
    BIMCreate building information models
    MechanicalMechanical toolset
    MechanicalSheet metal design
    PlatformWindows support
    PlatformmacOS support
    PlatformLinux support
    BricsCAD® Ultimate
    2D-CAD2D drafting (DWG)
    2D-CADLISP routines / customisation
    2D-CADView / move / mirror 3D models
    3D-CADEdit / create 3D models
    3D-CADDirect 3D modelling with constraints
    3D-CADRendering with materials & lighting
    3D-CADThird-party applications (e.g. BBSoft®)
    BIMBIM modelling (industry-standard DWG)
    BIMCreate building information models
    MechanicalMechanical toolset
    MechanicalSheet metal design
    PlatformWindows support
    PlatformmacOS support
    PlatformLinux support

    BricsCAD® – Licence types and licensing options

    Combinable licence models

    Licence types (perpetual · subscription) can be combined with licensing options (single-user · network · volume · academic).

    Perpetual Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Vendor support (no telephone support)Available
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Free of charge
    Renewable
    Subscription
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Vendor support (no telephone support)Included
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Free of charge
    Renewable
    Single-User Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Vendor support (no telephone support)
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Free of charge
    Renewable
    Network Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Vendor support (no telephone support)
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Free of charge
    Renewable
    Academic Licence
    Perpetual use
    Time-limited
    Access to new versions
    Vendor support (no telephone support)
    Device-bound or user-bound
    Network-based, concurrent use (licence pool)
    Free of charge
    RenewableProof required