LAD: AI-Powered Natural Language Assistant for SolidWorks CAD Design
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WillNickols
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Summary
LAD (Language-Aided Designer) is an AI-powered SolidWorks add-in that enables users to create and modify 3D CAD models using natural language commands. The tool translates plain language descriptions into SolidWorks operations, generating sketches, features, and assemblies through conversational interaction. LAD uses screenshots and the feature tree to understand the current model state, verify operations, and correct mistakes. It also supports designing from documentation, images, or previous part examples.
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LAD uses screenshots and the feature tree to understand your model's current state, verifying operations were completed correctly and correcting mistakes.
Design from Documentation and Images: Provide documentation files, images, or examples of previous parts and assemblies.
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