Can I customize the ribbons and toolbars in BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes, you can customize ribbons and toolbars in BricsCAD using the CUSTOMIZE command, which is the most common professional method for editing the CUI, workspaces, commands, and interface elements. This lets you add, remove, or reorganize tools for different workflows. One limitation: some workspace changes may not apply until you reload or switch workspace.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: If you edit the main customization file directly without a backup, you can overwrite company-standard ui settings or lose custom panels after an update. A common failure is modifying the wrong partial CUI file, so your toolbar changes do not load where expected.

How to Customize Ribbons and Toolbars in BricsCAD

  • Command: CUI

  • Shortcut: No default shortcut

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Type CUI in the command line to open the Customize dialog, then go to the Workspaces or Toolbars/Ribbon section.
    2. Select the target toolbar, ribbon tab, or panel, then add or remove commands from the customization tree.
    3. Turn on the needed interface element using its visibility option or workspace checkbox, then click Apply and test it in the active workspace.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: In the Customize dialog, use the real Show / visibility checkbox for the toolbar, ribbon tab, or workspace component.

  • Expert Setting: If a toolbar or ribbon element is added but not visible, confirm it is enabled in the current workspace; otherwise the customization exists in the CUI but does not display in the interface.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The ribbon or toolbar can open off-screen or dock in an unexpected position, especially after multi-monitor changes.
  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): A locked-down company profile, read-only CUI file, or restricted user permissions can prevent saving interface edits.
  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): The command was added to the CUI, but not assigned to the active workspace, so users think the customization failed.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Run CUI, verify the toolbar or ribbon tab is assigned to the active workspace, enable its visibility checkbox, then apply changes and reload the workspace.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Use CUI-based customization for standards-driven teams and repeated workflows; avoid ad hoc per-user edits in production unless you control profiles, partial CUI files, and deployment.

FAQ

Can I create a custom toolbar in BricsCAD?

Yes, use CUI to create a new toolbar and add commands to it.

Can I hide ribbon tabs I do not use?

Yes, ribbon tabs can be disabled in the Customize dialog or workspace settings.

Can I reset the bricscad interface if customization goes wrong?

Yes, you can restore the default profile or reload the original CUI settings.

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