It is vital for users to understand the limitations of the iOS environment compared to the desktop software.
BricsCAD for iOS is suitable for a range of professionals, including:
The app requires iOS 13.0 or later and is optimized for both iPhone and iPad. BricsCAD on Apple Silicon
While the core BricsCAD engine does not run on iOS, the platform and BricsCAD Shape viewer provide a mature, stable environment for construction site coordination, BIM viewing, and project management. Users expecting to draw lines or modify geometry on an iPad will need to look toward remote desktop solutions or competitor products, but users focused on BIM coordination and design review will find the current iOS offering highly functional.
Users can view 2D drawings and 3D models supporting over 70 file formats. It includes tools to add annotations and markups, which are then synced back to the main project.