Is there a ʼClean Screenʼ mode to hide all toolbars in BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes — BricsCAD has a Clean Screen mode that hides most toolbars and interface panels using the CLEANSCREENON command. This is the fastest and most common professional way to maximize drawing space without changing your workspace permanently. Limitation: it does not disable every floating palette if they are set to stay visible.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: Clean Screen only hides interface elements; it does not simplify the drawing itself or fix palette docking issues. If a palette was left floating or set to auto-hide, it may still appear and confuse users who expect a completely blank screen.

How to Hide All Toolbars in BricsCAD

  • Command: CLEANSCREENON

  • Shortcut: Ctrl+0

  • Quick Steps:

    1. In the BricsCAD drawing window, press Ctrl+0 for the fastest method, or type CLEANSCREENON in the command line.
    2. BricsCAD hides the Ribbon, toolbars, and most docked interface panels to maximize the drawing area.
    3. To restore the normal interface, press Ctrl+0 again or run CLEANSCREENOFF.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: Clean Screen toggle on the status/UI display behavior

  • Expert Setting: If panels are floating instead of docked, they may not hide as expected. For more predictable results, dock key palettes before using Clean Screen so the toggle behaves consistently across sessions.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The drawing area becomes larger, but model clutter, dense annotations, or overlapping geometry still make the screen look busy, so users may think Clean Screen did not work.

  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): Locked or always-visible interface-related panels, especially floating layer or properties panels, can remain accessible and appear unaffected.

  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): Users may run CLEANSCREENON but forget that restoring requires CLEANSCREENOFF or Ctrl+0, leading to the impression that toolbars were lost.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Press Ctrl+0 to toggle Clean Screen off and on, then dock any floating palettes before using it again.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Use Clean Screen during drafting, presentations, or review sessions when maximum drawing space matters. Avoid relying on it as a workspace management tool if your team uses many floating palettes.

FAQ

Does Clean Screen remove the command line in BricsCAD?
It hides most interface elements, but command access can still depend on your UI setup.

How do I exit Clean Screen mode in BricsCAD?
Press Ctrl+0 again or run CLEANSCREENOFF.

Can I use Clean Screen without changing my workspace?
Yes, it is a temporary display mode and does not permanently change the workspace.

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