Set up BricsCAD Templates

Ciaran
Ciaran
in 2D Drafting

Hello, I am looking to set up some BricCAD template so when I launch the software all of my desired formats of code, lifestyles, dim styles, layer formats, etc automatically are in use. At the moment every time I open a blank document, none of this is pre-set and I have to manually change everything to match my formats

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  • ALANH
    ALANH

    You can set which DWT to use. OPTIONS, FILES, TEMPLATES, TEMPLATE. Just set path and name of your dwt. If you have multiples set next line to where you have saved the other dwt's.

  • Jason Bourhill
    Jason Bourhill

    You can turn any drawing into a template by using SAVEAS and selecting "Drawing Template (*.dwt)" from the file type dropdown.

    With a template available, go into SETTINGS and search for BASEFILE and select your preferred default template. You can also set the TEMPLATEPATH to the folder hosting your template(s), allowing you to select something other than the default.

    If you're using the Start page, then it is also possible to set your default template from their by picking the More… option at the top of the page.

    https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/bricscad/getting-started-with-bricscad/exploring-the-interface/the-start-page

  • zoomer
    zoomer
    edited December 9

    I also create file templates for any App where it is not too tedious.
    (E.g. especially Blender, which unfortunately also saves a lot of non file-related stuff like UI and Settings in the file)

    But I also use an alternative "keep it simple stupid" solution.

    I have a Project Template on top of my Projects Folder.
    Which is a Folder Structure for all project related Resources and Apps. It contains template-like preset Files for all applicable Apps. Usually also resources like Image Textures. Some Apps also make use of small project setup files that
    define settings and paths inside the Project folder hierarchy.

    Once a new Project begins, I just duplicate that Folder Structure in Finder, rename it with the project name.
    When starting an App, I just open the prepared project start file.

    As such Templates are not static but will need to update or upgrade over time, I will always overwrite these "Template" Files in my Project Template. It also has the advantage that you don't need to care about file endings and complicated paths as you have to with real "File Templates".