bricscad – TruckleSoft https://trucklesoft.org.uk Solutions that Work, Support that Lasts Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 A Look Back: Meeting Industry Leaders at BricsCAD London 2018 https://trucklesoft.org.uk/2025/05/04/bricscad-conference-flashback/ https://trucklesoft.org.uk/2025/05/04/bricscad-conference-flashback/#respond Sun, 04 May 2025 10:01:18 +0000 https://trucklesoft.org.uk/?p=434 Back in October 2018, London played host to an important event for the CAD community—the BricsCAD1 conference, where the latest version at the time was unveiled. As a reseller for CADPower2 and GeoTools3, it was an informational and inspiring time for me, and a chance to meet the brilliant minds behind the tools I work with daily.

One of the standout moments was finally meeting Rakesh Rao in person. Having worked with his software for years, getting the opportunity to discuss ideas face-to-face added a personal connection to what had been, until then, a purely digital relationship. It was a pleasure spending time with him and diving into the details of the software that continues to support professionals in the CAD industry.

Group photo at the 2018 BricsCAD Conference in London, showing myself (right), Rakesh Rao (left), and Neil Peterson (centre), smiling and standing together.
With Rakesh Rao and Neil Peterson at the 2018 BricsCAD Conference, London.

Also captured in the same photo was Neil Peterson4—President of the Open Design Alliance5. My history with Neil goes back further, to the days when I was coding Vertcheck for Atkins, utilizing the ODA libraries for both DGN and DWG formats. Our conversations back then were invaluable, and seeing him at the conference was a great reminder of the technical foundations that helped shape my work.

Screenshot of VertCheck, a software application I developed while working at Atkins.
VertCheck – developed at Atkins to support cartographic mapping

Fast forward to today, 2025, and it’s encouraging to see that the key players in the industry are still going strong. BricsCAD continues to evolve, now at version 2025, solidifying its place as a robust and innovative CAD solution.

Watch the Recorded Presentations

Building on top of BricsCAD BIM

McConell Dowell, AX.3000, Parabuild, Visualisations in BIM keynote from Bricsys 2018, London.

The future of CDE: Bricsys 24/7

Bricsys 24/7 keynote from Bricsys 2018 Conference, London.

Switching to BricsCAD

Keynote from Bricsys 2018, London. Why switch to BricsCAD? How does switching feel to your users?

Open Design Alliance Update

Keynote from Bricsys 2018, London. Bricsys is a founding member of the Open Design Alliance. Thanks to this partnership, Bricsys can bring security and stability to your stored engineering IP.

The Future of DWG

Keynote from Bricsys 2018, London.

The Future of Mechanical – Introducing BricsCAD Mechanical

Keynote BricsCAD Mechanical from Bricsys 2018, London.

BricsCAD Mechanical Technology

In-depth technical session from Bricsys 2018, London.

Bricsys Future Technologies

Closing Keynote of Bricsys 2018, London.

In Conclusion

Looking back at this meet-and-greet serves as a reminder that professional relationships and industry advancements go hand in hand. The discussions, collaborations, and shared passion for CAD have helped shape the industry over the years, and I look forward to seeing where we go next.

Citations

  1. CAD Software – 2D/3D CAD – Bricsys® ↩︎
  2. CADPower, a must-have productivity tool for all .DWG CAD users – CADPower ↩︎
  3. GeoTools Home – Powerful geographic and mapping tools for dwg CAD – GeoTools ↩︎
  4. Neil Peterson | LinkedIn ↩︎
  5. Home | Open Design Alliance ↩︎

]]> https://trucklesoft.org.uk/2025/05/04/bricscad-conference-flashback/feed/ 0 Boost CAD Workflow with CADPower & GeoTools in the UK https://trucklesoft.org.uk/2025/05/01/cadpower-geotools-authorised-reseller-uk/ https://trucklesoft.org.uk/2025/05/01/cadpower-geotools-authorised-reseller-uk/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 16:38:50 +0000 https://trucklesoft.org.uk/?p=394 If you’re in the UK and work with CAD software like BricsCAD or AutoCAD, you probably understand the value of tools that save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and make your work more efficient. That’s where CADPower and GeoTools come in — and as a local reseller, I’m excited to help you discover what they can do for you.

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CADPower is a powerful productivity toolkit for CAD users. Think of it as a smart assistant that lives inside your CAD software, helping you automate tasks, manage drawings more effectively, and improve your overall workflow. It offers hundreds of tools for text, blocks, layers, polylines, and more.

Screenshot of the "Import / Export Points and Lines" command in CADPower, showing the main dialog with multiple configuration options.
CADPower’s Import/Export Points and Lines dialog with configuration options

GeoTools is the geospatial sidekick. It’s perfect for professionals working with mapping, surveying, GIS data, and terrain modelling. From coordinate transformations to contour creation and DWG clean-up, GeoTools simplifies complex spatial workflows.

Screenshot of the "Draw Vegetation Cover Symbols" command in GeoTools, showing the main dialog with multiple configuration options.
GeoTool’s Draw Vegetation Cover Symbols dialog with configuration options

Both tools are compatible with AutoCAD and BricsCAD.

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  • Surveyors and civil engineers
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Whether you’re curious about what these tools can do or ready to explore license options, I’m here to help. If you’d like a demo, pricing info, or just a quick chat about your CAD challenges, feel free to get in touch. No pressure — just practical advice and friendly service.

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