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GeoTools Version 25.68 for BricsCAD Version 25, 24, 23 and 22

Now runs of Apple Mac & Linux versions of BricsCAD also. 

Copyright (c) 2009-2025 DesignSense Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru-INDIA

October 22, 2025

       ----- GeoTools INSTALLATION for BricsCAD -----

1. Starting V25, GeoTools is shipped with a unified installer which contains the
 installation for English, German, Spanish and Portuguese-Brazilian, all in one EXE file
(geotools_bricscad.exe)

 By default, the program installs and starts with the English language interface.

 You can switch from one language to another within the software using the GT_LANGSWITCH command.
 This command is also accessible from the pull-down menu GeoTools -> More options -> Change operating language


2. Starting GeoTools: Once you have successfully installed GeoTools, start BricsCAD.

The GeoTools menu should be automatically visible inside BricsCAD, if you
are using the Pro (or above) version on the Windows platform. Automatic
demand loading is enabled for Pro+, on Windows only.

If the menu is not visible -or- if you are using the Lite version of
BricsCAD -or- if you are using Mac or Linux operating system, -or- if your
computer requires you to login using an administrator account for installing
software, you need to manually configure GeoTools.

The steps are described below:

Add the GeoTools folder to the BricsCAD support path as
shown below:

- Type 'Settings' on the command line or click on 'Settings->Settings..."
  on the menu.
- Click on the 'Program Options' section.
- Click on the 'Files' item in this section.
- Select the 'Support File Search Path'.
- Click on the [...] button at the right edge of this entry
  and you will see the list of existing folders which
  are on the BricsCAD support path.
- Click on 'Add Folder' button and add the GeoTools install
  folder to the list of existing folders and move this folder
  to the top of the list.
- The order of the folders in the Support path is important because any
  identically named files found in multiple folders will be ignored and
  only the one in the first found folder file will be loaded.

Now, restart your BricsCAD for the changes to take effect.

3. Troubleshooting tips:

a. If GeoTools is not loading upon starting BricsCAD, it
means that the startup LSP file 'on_doc_load.lsp' from
the GeoTools folder is not loading. Please check if you have
other 'on_doc_load.lsp' files in other folders ahead of the
GeoTools folder. If you already have an existing
'on_doc_load.lsp' on your system that you would like to use,
you can just add the contents of the GeoTools-supplied
'on_doc_load.lsp' into your existing file.

b. Ensure that the ACADLSPASDOC system variable is set to 1.
If this is set to 0, GeoTools may not initialize
automatically in subsequent drawings opened and you will need to
manually load it in each drawing.

GeoTools makes extensive use of dialog boxes, some of which are wide.
It is therefore recommended that you use a Windows display
screen resolution of 1024x768 or more.  If you encounter "Dialog
too big to fit the display" error, either increase the resolution
or use "Small Fonts" in your display settings.


4. Generating the computer application key for GeooTools

You can generate the application key (appkey) of the computer using the GT_APPKEY command which can be typed
on the command line.

You can also run this command from the pull-down menu: GeoTools -> 'Display Application Key'

The appkey is displayed on the dialog box. You can copy-paste the same from the command line after exiting
the dialog box and send the info to us by email [rakesh.rao@thedesignsense.com]


5. Registering your license on the computer for use

Once we receive your application key (sent in step 4 above), we will use the appkey you have sent and the
other particulars of the user to create an encrypted license file. This file is sent to you by email.

You can activate the license using the GT_ACTIVATELICENSE command from within GeoTools or from the menu
'GeoTools -> More Options -> Activate GeoTools license'

After starting this command, select the GeoToolsUser25_EN_BC.RGS file that was sent to you by email.

This copies the file  to your 'c:/Users/<user>/AppData/Local/GeoTools/BricsCAD/V25' folder.

For example, in my computer, the license file path would be: 'c:/Users/RAKESH/AppData/Local/GeoTools/BricsCAD/V25/GeoToolsUser25_EN_BC.RGS' for BricsCAD Pro and above.

For BricsCAD Lite, the file location would be: 'c:/Users/RAKESH/AppData/Local/GeoTools/BricsCAD/V25/GeoToolsUser25_EN_BC_CLM.RGS'

You can also perform the license activation by simply copying the license file to the 
folder where you have installed GeoTools.

By default, this would be the folder: "c:\Program Files\DesignSense\GeoTools25_BricsCAD"

Restart your BricsCAD and the license file would be activated and ready to use.

You can use any of the methods described above. The license file can be located in any of the above two specified folders.

It can also reside on any other folder of your choice, provided it is on the support path in BricsCAD.

In order to avoid CADPower reading the wrong license file, please check and ensure that you do not have multiple versions of the license
file in multiple folders, which may be accessible on the path or in designated folders like installation, user folder etc.

In the event you have an issue like this, you can use the GT_DEBUGINFO command to determine which license file is being read by your GeoTools  installation.

GeoTools Online help and documentation
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GeoTools help is now accessible from within the GeoToools menu by clicking "Help..."

GeoTools is developed by DesignSense Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India.

Contact address:

DesignSense Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
#365/8, Hashmitha Avenue
16th Main Road
Jayanagar 4T Block
Bengaluru - 560 041
India
Tel: + 91-9243438300 / +91-8073279755
email: rakesh.rao@thedesignsense.com
Desigfnsense web: https://www.thedesignsense.com

GeoTools  URL: https://www.geotools.in | https://www.thedesignsense.com/geo-tools
GeoTools direct download : https://www.thedesignsense.com.com/geotools/geotools_bricscad.exe
