Is there a command line at the bottom of the screen in BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes, BricsCAD has a command line at the bottom of the screen, and the fastest professional way to show it is with the COMMANDLINE command. This opens or restores the command bar used for entering commands, options, and prompts. Limitation: the command line can be docked, floating, or hidden depending on the workspace.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: In BricsCAD, the command line may appear missing because it was closed, auto-hidden, or moved off-screen on a second monitor. This often looks like a software issue, but it is usually just a workspace or panel state problem.

How to Show the Command Line in BricsCAD

  • Command: COMMANDLINE

  • Shortcut: Ctrl+9

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Press Ctrl+9 or type COMMANDLINE in BricsCAD if command input is still active.
    2. If needed, go to the View tab and check the command line panel state in the interface/workspace tools.
    3. Dock the command line back to the bottom of the screen and disable auto-hide if that option is active.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: Docked vs. floating command line

  • Expert Setting: If the command line is floating, it can open outside the visible screen area, especially after monitor changes or remote desktop sessions. Keeping it docked at the bottom is the most reliable setup for production drafting.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The command line is not actually missing; it is positioned off-screen after a display resolution or monitor layout change.

  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): In a locked-down workspace or customized profile, UI panels may be restricted or saved in a hidden state.

  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): Users confuse dynamic input near the cursor with the full command line, but dynamic input does not fully replace the bottom command history and prompt area.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Press Ctrl+9 to restore the command line immediately, then dock it at the bottom of the BricsCAD window.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Keep the command line visible in daily CAD production. It is still the most dependable method for command feedback, option selection, and troubleshooting.

FAQ

Can I use BricsCAD without the command line?
Yes, but it is not recommended for efficient professional drafting.

Is the BricsCAD command line the same as AutoCAD’s?
Very similar in function, layout, and daily workflow use.

What if Ctrl+9 does not show the command line?
The panel may be off-screen or the workspace/profile may need to be reset.

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