TurboCAD Copilot Professional

Talk to your CAD Data

The Talk to your CAD Data feature in TurboCAD^® 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 TurboCAD^® Copilot Professional will interpret your input and perform the necessary actions or retrieve the relevant information.

Talk to your CAD Data

For example, you could say, “Why can’t I blend my selected part with a 0.6 inch blend?” and TurboCAD^® 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 TurboCAD^® 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^®. It can address diverse topics and tasks, making it a versatile resource for different needs, from design queries to technical support.

General AI access

Text to Image

The Text to Image feature in TurboCAD^® 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.

Text to Image

For instance, if you provide a text prompt or description, such as “Design a sleek electric car with solar panels,” TurboCAD^® 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.

For further information on TurboCAD^® Copilot Professional, download our FAQ here.

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

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 Editor

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.

Visit our Copilot FAQ to find out more about TurboCAD^® Copilot!

New features will be available in TurboCAD^® Windows 2026 and TurboCAD^® Mac 17 only.

Copilot Command Assistant

The Command Assistant interprets natural‑language requests entered into the Command Assistant field and turns them into immediate, context‑aware guidance inside the Copilot Palette.

As designers describe an action—whether it’s drawing a shape, adjusting geometry, or modifying surfaces—the Command Assistant identifies the intent and surfaces the most relevant commands or suggestions directly within the palette, without interrupting the modeling flow.

This interaction makes advanced tools easier to reach, reduces time spent searching through menus, and keeps attention on the work taking shape on screen.

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Command Assistant

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Copilot Smart Help Trigger

The Smart Help Trigger brings contextual guidance directly into the Copilot Palette, giving designers relevant assistance without leaving the drawing environment.

As tools and commands are activated, related help content opens automatically inside the palette, keeping workflows uninterrupted and making it easier to explore features while staying focused on design.

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Smart Help Trigger

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This integrated experience supports faster learning, smoother iteration, and a more natural way to work with complex models.

Copilot Toggle Tabs

Copilot requests are organized through toggle‑based request‑type tabs, making it easy to define the kind of assistance needed before submitting a prompt.

Instead of relying on text prefixes, users select the appropriate category directly through tabs such as DOC, CAD, RENDER, IMAGE, GKB, PART, and PPT. This visual approach simplifies the workflow and removes the need to remember or type specific prefixes.

This design provides a clearer and more intuitive way to guide Copilot, helping deliver more relevant responses based on the selected request type while improving overall usability.

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Copilot Toggle Tabs

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Copilot Render

TurboCAD’s Copilot Render turns CAD drawings into expressive visual concepts using simple natural‑language prompts. By describing the desired style, lighting, or environment, designers can generate concept renderings that appear directly on top of the existing drawing—without changing the underlying geometry.

The rendered image is shown inside the active drawing view, making it easy to explore visual ideas while continuing to work in the CAD environment. Multiple variations can be created and compared, allowing quick experimentation with materials, lighting moods, and different architectural or mechanical styles.

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Copilot Render

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Each render is saved through Copilot Named Views, so designers can return to earlier concepts or switch between visual directions at any time. This creates a flexible way to explore ideas, where conceptual imagery and technical geometry stay connected within the same TurboCAD project.

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Copilot Images as Material Textures

TurboCAD allows images generated in the Copilot Palette to be applied directly as material textures, making it easier to update materials during the design process. Users can replace a material’s texture with a Copilot-generated image in just a few steps, avoiding the need to navigate through multiple settings in the Material Editor.

Within the Copilot IMAGE task panel, the Apply Texture section lets users assign a generated image to a texture file by specifying the texture path or simply dragging and dropping the file into the designated area. If the file formats differ, the system automatically converts them to ensure compatibility.

After the texture is applied, all render scenes that use that material are updated automatically. This helps designers quickly evaluate visual results and maintain an efficient workflow when working with multiple materials and render scenes.

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Applying Copilot Images as Material Textures

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Copilot-Powered Part Finder

TurboCAD lets you search for mechanical parts directly through the Copilot Palette, making it easy to bring the right components into your design.

Users can describe the part they need, and Copilot returns matching options with clear previews and key specifications. The visual layout in the Palette helps identify the correct component at a glance.

Parts can be added to the drawing by clicking a preview or dragging the component into the workspace. This direct interaction speeds up assembly work and keeps the focus on design rather than manual part searching.

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Copilot Part Finder

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Copilot Palette History Management

The Copilot Palette offers a simple way to view and manage previously opened links.

History items appear in a dropdown list, allowing users to return to earlier content quickly and without searching. When an entry is no longer needed, it can be removed using the Delete button, keeping the list focused and easy to work with.

The history can store up to 50 links, giving users more room when working across multiple Copilot queries and resources.

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History Management

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Windows

To run this add on, you must have TurboCAD^® Windows 2026 Platinum, Professional, Deluxe or Designer installed. The system requirements of TurboCAD^® Windows apply.

Mac

To run this add on, you must have TurboCAD^® Mac 17 Platinum, Professional, Deluxe or Designer installed. The system requirements of TurboCAD^® Mac apply.