How to find the command bar if it disappears in BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

To find the command bar if it disappears in BricsCAD, the fastest professional method is to turn the command line back on with COMMANDLINE. Type COMMANDLINE at the prompt area if available, or use the menu to restore it. This works in most standard workspaces. If the full UI is heavily customized, you may need to reset the workspace.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: If the command bar was closed as part of a workspace or profile change, simply reopening it may not keep it visible after restart. In some cases, a corrupted workspace can hide the command line again until the workspace is reset or saved properly.

How to Restore the Command Bar

  • Command: COMMANDLINE

  • Shortcut: Ctrl+9

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Press Ctrl+9 to toggle the command bar back on; this is the fastest and most common method in BricsCAD.
    2. If needed, run COMMANDLINE from the Menu Bar or type it where input is still accepted.
    3. Once it appears, drag it to the bottom docking area and make sure docking is enabled so it stays visible.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: Docking

  • Expert Setting: If the command bar is floating off-screen, docking it back to the main BricsCAD window prevents it from appearing “missing” on multi-monitor or changed display setups.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The command bar may be positioned off-screen after monitor resolution changes or when a second display is disconnected.

  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): A locked or saved workspace layout can restore the hidden command bar state each time the drawing session reloads.

  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): Ctrl+9 toggles the command line on and off, so pressing it accidentally can make the bar disappear without changing any other interface element.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Press Ctrl+9 or run COMMANDLINE, then dock the bar at the bottom of the BricsCAD window.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Use Ctrl+9 first in production, because it is the quickest standard recovery method. If the issue repeats, check workspace behavior and avoid relying on floating palettes in multi-monitor setups.

FAQ

How do I show the command line in BricsCAD?
Press Ctrl+9 or run COMMANDLINE.

Why did the command bar disappear in BricsCAD?
It was likely toggled off, moved off-screen, or hidden by a workspace change.

How do I keep the command bar visible?
Dock it in the main window and save the workspace after restoring it.

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