Polished product visuals from BricsCAD Mechanical assembly and sheet metal views.
DWG-based mechanical CAD for assembly design, sheet metal work, 2D drawing views, mechanical components, and bills of materials. Its Mechanical Browser exposes the structure and properties of mechanical objects, while the BOM tools organize component information for the drawing.
DWG-based mechanical CAD for assembly design, sheet metal work, 2D drawing views, mechanical components, and bills of materials. Its Mechanical Browser exposes the structure and properties of mechanical objects, while the BOM tools organize component information for the drawing.
BricsCAD Mechanical is used to develop assemblies and components, create manufacturing drawings, manage bills of materials, and work with sheet metal features and folded parts. RENDERCAD is useful when the modeled object needs to be explained as a product rather than only documented as engineering geometry. A clean view of a machine enclosure, fixture, fabricated bracket, standard-part assembly, or equipment module can become a clearer presentation image for a design review, sales engineering discussion, concept board, instruction draft, or proposal. For assemblies, an uncluttered assembled view usually communicates scale and function; a separated or exploded view can make the component relationship easier to follow. For sheet metal, use the formed part rather than the flat pattern when the goal is to show the finished product. RENDERCAD can improve the visual treatment of that selected view, but the BricsCAD drawing, Mechanical Browser data, and BOM remain the source of truth for dimensions, quantities, materials, fit, and manufacturing decisions.
In BricsCAD Mechanical, open the 3D assembly, component, or folded sheet metal state that represents the finished object. Use the Mechanical Browser to identify the relevant mechanical objects, then isolate the useful parts with layers or visibility controls. Remove dimensions, annotations, construction geometry, selection grips, and BOM tables from the capture; retain only labels or callouts that are essential to the story. Choose a consistent perspective or orthographic angle, with enough contrast to separate moving parts, fasteners, panels, and openings. Upload the clean viewport capture to RENDERCAD and describe the intended finish, lighting, setting, and audience, such as a studio product view for a proposal or an in-context equipment visual for a review. Keep the output paired with the drawing when technical interpretation matters, and use RENDERCAD developer documentation for current API implementation guidance in repeatable workflows.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
RENDERCAD uses a maintained selection of image-generation models for different rendering tasks. Results can vary by model and input, so compare generated output with the source design before relying on geometry, materials, or dimensions.
| Feature | RENDERCAD | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Varies by tool |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies by workflow |
| Image Speed | Image renders complete in 60 seconds. | Varies by scene/tool |
| Video Speed | Videos complete in 2-5 minutes. | Varies by workflow |
| Scene Set Up | No separate local scene | Varies by workflow |
| Input | Screen Snip | Varies by tool |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Often local GPU/CPU |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $9/mo | Varies widely |
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Skip a separate local scene build. Pick a condition, material, and background while RENDERCAD handles the image-generation step. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
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Use the browser workflow directly, capture a selected view with the desktop app, or start from the browser extension.
Get StartedCommon solutions for BricsCAD Mechanical users
Add a familiar scale cue such as a person, hand, or furniture item, then verify the generated relationship against known dimensions in the source model.
RENDERCAD can place a clear viewport capture into a described lifestyle environment, such as a kitchen or office, and produce options for review.
The screenshot workflow uses image inputs, presets, and plain-language direction. Teams should still review generated output with the appropriate designer or product owner.
Use a condition preset or regional instruction to explore dust, scratches, or age. Generated wear patterns do not predict real product use.
A supported browser can submit a clear 2D input without a local rendering GPU.
The current desktop app or browser extension can capture a selected view and send the screenshot into RENDERCAD without a CAD rendering plugin.
Yes, if you are authorized to use it. A background reference guides environment, lighting, and composition, but generated placement and perspective can vary.
Yes. Draw a mask around the product and direct the background region separately. Inspect the full result because unmasked content can still drift during generation.
A reference can communicate palette, material, lighting, or composition more directly than text alone. Generated results still require review and may need additional iterations.
Describe chrome or a silver mirror finish and choose an environment that provides useful reflections. Inspect the output for artifacts and unintended reflected details.
Upload a clear image, choose the Realistic engine, and describe a large soft light source or overcast lighting. Generated shadows are visual approximations, not a physical lighting calculation.
Yes. Choose the Dolly In or Dolly Out camera preset in the Video panel, then review the clip for product and geometry fidelity.