--- title: "BricsCAD" slug: "bricscad" updated: 2025-08-12T08:36:17Z published: 2025-08-12T08:36:17Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metromap.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # BricsCAD These instructions apply to BricsCAD V20 Professional/Ultimate or later and describe how to load georeferenced MetroMap imagery using Web Map Service (WMS) or downloaded imagery from [MetroMap](https://web.metromap.com.au/). > Screen images shown below in these instructions are from a combination of BricsCAD V20 and V23. --- ## Setting up a WMS Service ### Before you start You will need the below URL: > The following URL requires your API Key `https://api.metromap.com.au/ogc/key/{YOUR_API_KEY}/service?REQUEST=GetCapabilities` An API Key can be requested from either your Enterprise Admin or [MetroMap Support](mailto:support@metromap.com.au). --- ### Setup Steps Follow these steps to set up BricsCAD WMS integration: 1. Save your CAD file before following actions. 2. Click the **Insert** menu and select **Geographic Location...**. ![1-2](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/1-2.jpg) 3. In the **Geographic Location** window, ![1-1](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_1.png) > `MGA-50 / GDA94 (EPSG:28350)` was used in this particular example (Perth location). Please note that MetroMap provides the following Coordinate Reference System through WMS service: > > > - EPSG:4283 > - EPSG:4326 > - EPSG:3857 > - EPSG:28349 - 28356 > - EPSG:7849 - 7856 > - EPSG:7844 > - EPSG:3107 > - EPSG:8059 > > It is not recommended to use Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) in BricsCAD - click **...** button to set your preferred **GIS Coordinate system** - check **Store geographic location information in drawing** option and **Use Map Grip coordinate system** option; then click **OK**. 4. In the **Command line** area, type `MAPCONNECT` then hit **Enter** on keyboard. ![37](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/3%287%29.jpg) 5. In the **Map Content** window, name your connection in the **Server URL** field, > `https://api.metromap.com.au/ogc/key/{YOUR_API_KEY}/service?REQUEST=GetCapabilities` Select `1.3.0` as **Server version** then click **Connect** directly. ![47](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_2_Edited.png) 6. In **Select Map Data** window, choose your desired imagery layer on the **left**, then: ![65](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_2_edited.png) - select **jpeg** as **Image Format**; - Select your prefered **Reference System**; - Enter a reasonable value for **Ground resolution** so that the **Estimated download size** will be set below **500 Mb**; - then click **Add**. 7. The imagery layer should have shown in the drawing area, if not, in the **view** menu, click the **2D** button. ![74](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/7%284%29.jpg) 8. Move your display to a location that you want to closely inspect, then type `MAPCONNECT` in the **Command line** area then hit **Enter** on keyboard; click **connect** directly. 9. Choose the same imagery layer or a different layer on the **left**; - choose the same **Image Format** and the same **Reference System** as in **step 7**; - click the mouse icon next to 'Use Current View Extents' button and create a rectangle to choose your desired load area, or leave as the default value to load the whole layer area; - reduce the value for **Ground resolution** to ensure you would have a clear view of the area of interest. It is recommended to set the value accordingly so that **Estimated download size** will be set around or below **900 Mb**, otherwise the waiting time will be significant. - Click **Add**. ![55](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_3_edited.png) 10. The detailed imagery will show on the inspect area. ![83](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_4.png) --- ## Loading Georeferenced Images If you have used [**Clip It!**](https://docs.metromap.com.au/docs/2d-interface-tools#clipit) tool or [**Download Image**](https://docs.metromap.com.au/docs/2d-interface-tools#download) tool from [MetroMap](https://web.metromap.com.au/) website and you want to project this image onto BricsCAD, the following steps will help you through. --- ### Before you start You can import JPG/JGW file pairs downloaded from the MetroMap into BricsCAD® V20 with the following instructions. Specifying or changing the map projection of the image is not supported, so ensure that your image is in the projection you want before importing it. **Choose the matching map projection system especially when you have multiple georeferenced images loaded/to load into BricsCAD** > Please note that our MetroMap system provide various projection systems. For more introduction about Projection Systems and what MetroMap supports, please refer to [Clip It!](https://docs.metromap.com.au/docs/2d-interface-tools#clipit). **It is not recommended to use Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) in BricsCAD** Screen images shown below in these instructions are from BricsCAD® V20. --- ### Setup Steps 1. Save your CAD file before the following actions. 2. Click the **Insert** menu and select **Geographic Location...**. ![1-2](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/1-2.jpg) 3. In the **Geographic Location** window, ![1-1](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/1-1.jpg) > `GDA2020 LL (EPSG:7844)` was used in this particular example. For more information about Projection Systems, please refer to Clip It!. - click **...** button to set your preferred **GIS Coordinate system** - check **Store geographic location information in drawing** option and **Use Map Grip coordinate system** option; then click **OK**. 4. In the **Insert** menu, click **Attach Raster Image**, then select your preferred image. ![93](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/9%283%29.jpg) 5. In **Attach Raster Image** window, tick the **Use Geocoding Information** checkbox, then click **Browse** to select the **.jpw** file. Then click **OK**. ![103](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_6.png) 6. Your image should now appear in the **Model** tab. If not, select **Top** view option in the drop down menu located in the **View** tab. > If you have extra images to import, please repeat **Step 4 - 5**. If your images are adjacent or overlap each other, they will be joined together. ![46](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/BricsCAD_up_7.png) ---