Copilot Professional
Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into ViaCAD® and SharkCAD®. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: Copilot Help and Copilot Professional.
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$199.99
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SKU
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Punch!CAD™ Copilot: The Ultimate AI-Powered Design Partner
Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional includes Talk to your CAD Data, General AI access, and Text to Image. Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional is adept at handling diverse multilingual requests, from guiding you through the initial steps of using ViaCAD® to sharing intriguing details about your file or providing insights on design trends and principles.
Punch!CAD™ Copilot is your go-to assistant for a multitude of tasks.
- Instant Answers: Get precise, on-the-spot answers to your ViaCAD® queries, enabling you to focus on what you do best—designing.
- Data Insight: Dive deep into your CAD data with Punch!CAD™ Copilot’s analytical prowess, extracting valuable insights to inform your design decisions.
- AI Expertise: Benefit from an extensive AI knowledge base that not only understands your general questions but provides contextually relevant solutions.
- Visual Content Generation: Copilot leverages advanced Text-to-Image AI technology to generate high-quality textures and backgrounds, enhancing photo rendering and elevating design visualizations. With this capability, users can easily create realistic and detailed environments, further enriching their CAD projects and presentations
With Punch!CAD™ Copilot, you’re not just working smarter; you’re transforming the way you interact with your CAD software—effortlessly and efficiently.
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Talk to your CAD Data
The Talk to your CAD Data feature in Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional allows users to interact with their CAD (Computer-Aided Design) data using natural language processing. This means you can ask questions or give commands to the CAD system in plain language, and the AI-powered Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional will interpret your input and perform the necessary actions or retrieve the relevant information.
For example, you could say, “Why can’t I blend my selected part with a 0.6 inch blend?” and Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional would understand your request and provide the requested answer. This feature aims to make it easier for designers and engineers to work with complex CAD models by simplifying the interaction process and making data more accessible without the need for intricate commands or deep menu navigation.
General AI access
The General AI Access feature in Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional provides users with the ability to leverage the broad capabilities of AI to access and present information, insights, and assistance across a wide range of topics within the CAD environment. Users can instantly tap into a vast repository of information and expertise across various subjects directly within TurboCAD® Mac. It can address diverse topics and tasks, making it a versatile resource for different needs, from design queries to technical support.
Text to Image
The Text to Image feature in Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional allows users to create visual content directly from textual descriptions within the CAD environment. This is particularly useful for designers and engineers who want to visualize concepts or ideas quickly without having to manually draw or model them.
For instance, if you provide a text prompt or description, such as “Design a sleek electric car with solar panels,” Punch!CAD™ Copilot Professional generates an image that reflects this description. This capability fosters innovation and aids in the exploration of design possibilities without the need for detailed modeling from scratch. It’s a way of integrating AI-driven creativity into the CAD workflow, making it more dynamic and responsive to the designer’s imagination.
Rendering Scene Analysis
Bringing Clarity to Complex Rendering
Dive deeper into every detail of your rendering scenes with a powerful analysis tool. Designed for precision and clarity, this feature provides invaluable insights for CAD designers, ensuring optimal results.
Key aspects of Rendering Scene Analysis include:
- Complete scene inventories: Objects, Lights, Materials
- Detailed material properties: Textures, Transparency, Bump Maps
- Light source specifications: Type, Color, Intensity
- Renderer-specific Information: LightWorks, RedSDK, Visualize, and TurboLux
Rendering Scene Analysis
Rendering Scene Analysis
Rendering Scene Analysis
This comprehensive reporting helps artists and designers optimize scenes for photorealistic results.
Visual Enhancements in Copilot
See More, Work Faster, Deliver Better
The new report enhancement options include:
- Color Marks: Instant color recognition via swatches
- Texture Links: Direct access to texture files
- Dark Theme: Reduced eye strain for extended work sessions
- Report before Post-Processing: Raw HTML report viewing option
Texture Links
Color Marks
These features bring reporting capabilities up to professional standards, enhancing both functionality and user experience.
AI-Powered Basic Text-to-CAD
Design the Future—With Words
With TurboCAD® Copilot Professional, we are taking a bold step forward in CAD design. Our AI-powered Basic Text-to-CAD feature redefines the way users interact with CAD tools, enabling the creation of CAD objects through simple natural language commands. This innovative functionality reflects our dedication to advancing technology, making CAD design more intuitive and accessible than ever.
Basic Text-to-CAD
As pioneers in this field, we are proud to lead the charge toward a future where technology and creativity unite to unlock exciting new opportunities in design.
Note: This feature represents an exciting foundational phase in our journey toward a fully integrated Text-to-CAD experience. While it currently offers basic capabilities—and not every functionality is unlocked yet—we are actively exploring ways to expand and enhance it in the future.
Part Creation & Editing
Design Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you’re crafting gears for a planetary system, structuring I-beams for a project, or refining ISO-standard screws, Part Creator adapts to your needs. Input parameters like module, tooth count, or helix angle, and watch as the tool generates flawless 3D models—no manual calculations required. From spur gears to herringbone racks, every part is built to your exact specifications.
The powerful new part tools offer:
Part Creator:
- Library of standard mechanical components
- Parametric customization
- One-click placement in drawings
Part Editor:
- Non-destructive modification of existing parts
- Real-time preview of changes
- History-free editing workflow
Part Creator
Part Creator
Need a sprocket with custom bolt patterns? A hex nut with a flange? Part Creator’s intuitive interface lets you define dimensions, materials, and even thread finishes with ease. Edit parameters later directly via the Part Editor—your design evolves as fast as your ideas.
Windows System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
- Software Compatibility: ViaCAD® 16 Pro, ViaCAD® 16 2D/3D, ViaCAD® 16 2D, SharkCAD® 16 or SharkCAD® 16 Pro
- Operating System: Windows® 7, 8, 10, or 11 ¹
- Processor: Intel Pentium IV or AMD Athlon64™ class 64-bit processor
- RAM: 8 GB or greater
- Hard Disk Space: 3 GB of free disk space for installation
- Pointing Device: Mouse with wheel button (recommended)
- Graphics: OpenGL/DirectX9-compliant video card with 256MB of dedicated RAM
- Internet Connection: Required for activation, updates, online features, and subscription-based features (if applicable)²
Additional Notes
- Operating System: ¹ Program compatibility is not guaranteed for earlier operating systems (pre-Windows 7) or future unreleased Windows versions.
- Optimal Performance: 16 GB RAM and SSD disk for improved handling of large files.
- Internet: ² User responsible for all associated ISP fees and charges.
Mac System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
- Software Compatibility: ViaCAD® 16 Pro, ViaCAD® 16 2D/3D, ViaCAD® 16 2D, SharkCAD® 16 or SharkCAD® 16 Pro
- Operating System: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) through macOS 26.0 (Tahoe) ¹
- Processor: Apple Mac with Intel® (x64 architecture) or Apple Silicon (ARM-based M1, M2, M3, or newer)
- RAM: 8 GB or greater
- Hard Disk Space: 4 GB of free disk space for installation
- Pointing Device: Mouse with wheel button (recommended) or 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse
- Internet Connection: Required for activation, updates, and subscription-based features (if applicable)
Additional Notes
- Operating System: ¹ Program compatibility is not guaranteed for earlier operating systems (pre-macOS 11.0) or future unreleased macOS versions.
- Optimal Performance: 16 GB RAM and SSD disk for improved handling of large files.
- Internet: ² User responsible for all associated ISP fees and charges.