Diagnostics and usage data collection
The Diagnostics and Usage Data Collection process allows users to help improve BricsCAD by sending pseudonymized diagnostics and usage data to Bricsys. You can decide at any time to withdraw your consent and have your data removed from our databases.
When transferring data:
- A unique, anonymous ID is used.
- The following data and information are removed:
- All personal project information .
- All texts and leaders.
- All information that is stored in the Settings dialog.
When you agree, you are prompted to log in with your Bricsys account.
If you tick the Remember me checkbox, you will be signed in automatically each time you launch BricsCAD.
The status of your agreement is saved through the DATACOLLECTION system variable as indicated in the table below.
| Value | Status | Result |
|---|---|---|
| -2 | Not Asked | When you close BricsCAD the value is set to [-1] Not Set. |
| -1 | Not Set | When you restart BricsCAD the Diagnostics & Usage dialog displays, asking you to participate. |
| 0 | Off | The Diagnostics and Usage Data Collection process is switched Off. |
| 1 | On |
The Diagnostics and Usage Data Collection process is switched On. Data will be transferred when you are logged in only. To temporarily stop transferring data, choose Logout... in the File menu or launch the -LOGOUT command. To restart transferring data, choose Login... in the File menu or launch the -LOGIN command. |
Stopping the process
- In the Settings dialog, under User Preferences, set DATACOLLECTION to [0] Off.
- Close and restart BricsCAD.
Restarting the process
- In the Settings dialog box, under User Preferences, set DATACOLLECTION to [-1] Not Set.
- Close and restart BricsCAD.
- Choose Yes, I want to participate, then log in with your Bricsys account.
Removing your data from the database
To withdraw your consent and have your data removed from our databases send in a support request and select the Data Collection category under BricsCAD.