AI-Assisted Design

CADABRA

CADABRA is an AI-powered CAD Copilot that integrates as an add-in to SOLIDWORKS.

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About CADABRA

CADABRA is an AI-powered CAD copilot that integrates directly into SOLIDWORKS. Engineers can use natural-language instructions to automate time-consuming CAD tasks, accelerate design workflows, and receive engineering insights without leaving SOLIDWORKS.

Key Features:
- AI Model Modification: Create features and make complex changes to parts and assemblies using natural-language instructions.
- Concept to CAD: Describe a product idea, compare multiple design concepts, and turn the selected concept into an editable SOLIDWORKS model.
- Drawing Generation: Generate manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, annotations, GD&T, BOMs, and manufacturing notes.
- Drawing and Design Reviews: Review CAD models and drawings for missing information, potential errors, and compliance with engineering standards.
- Debug Mode: Identify rebuild errors, mate issues, assembly problems, and other common SOLIDWORKS errors.
- DFM Recommendations: Receive design-for-manufacturing feedback and recommendations for improving manufacturability.
- Pricing Estimates: Generate preliminary manufacturing cost estimates based on the active CAD model.
- Company Standards Checking: Upload engineering standards and review designs for potential compliance gaps.

Workflow:

1- Install the CADABRA add-in for SOLIDWORKS.
2- Open a part, assembly, or drawing.
3- Describe the task or question in plain language.
4- Review CADABRA’s actions, generated content, or engineering recommendations.

CADABRA is designed for mechanical engineers, CAD designers, manufacturing teams, and students who want to reduce repetitive work and move more efficiently from initial concept to production-ready design.

Download CADABRA at cadabrai.com.

Key Functions

  • Ask Mode for CAD questions, design reviews, DFM recommendations, and pricing estimates
  • Agent Mode for creating and modifying SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies using natural-language instructions
  • Text to CAD for generating editable CAD models from written design requirements
  • Drawing Mode for generating manufacturing drawings with dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, BOMs, and annotations
  • Debug Mode for troubleshooting rebuild errors, mate errors, and assembly issues
  • Concept to CAD for generating and refining multiple design concepts
  • Company Standards Checking for reviewing models and drawings against custom engineering standards
  • Assembly Intelligence for identifying missing components, inserting hardware, and assisting with mates

Technical Specifications

Platforms

Windows

Latest Version

V1.4 supports Solidworks 2020-2026

License Type

Free , Subscription , Quote-based

Pricing

Student

$15.00

per month

The CADABRA Student Plan provides AI-powered tools to help students learn CAD, complete projects, and troubleshoot SOLIDWORKS models more efficiently.

Includes:

  • Ask Mode for CAD questions, engineering guidance, and design recommendations
  • Agent Mode for creating and modifying SOLIDWORKS models using natural-language instructions
  • Guided Learning with step-by-step assistance throughout the modeling process
  • Debug Mode for troubleshooting rebuild errors, mate errors, assembly issues, and other common SOLIDWORKS problems
  • Text to CAD for turning written design descriptions into editable CAD models
  • 3,000,000 credits
Professional

$99.00

per month

The CADABRA Professional Plan is designed for engineers, designers, and professionals who want to accelerate their SOLIDWORKS workflows with advanced AI tools.

Includes:

  • Ask Mode for CAD questions, engineering guidance, and design recommendations
  • Agent Mode for creating and modifying SOLIDWORKS models using natural-language instructions
  • Guided Learning with step-by-step assistance throughout the modeling process
  • Debug Mode for troubleshooting rebuild errors, mate errors, assembly issues, and other common SOLIDWORKS problems
  • Text to CAD for turning written design descriptions into editable CAD models
  • Access to the most advanced AI models
  • Commercial use
  • Email support
  • 15,000,000 credits
Enterprise

Contact for Quote

The CADABRA Enterprise Plan provides advanced AI-powered SOLIDWORKS tools, secure deployment options, and dedicated support for engineering teams.

Includes:

  • Everything in the Professional Plan for your entire team
  • Ask Mode for engineering questions, design reviews, DFM recommendations, and pricing estimates
  • Agent Mode for creating and modifying SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies using natural-language instructions
  • Debug Mode for troubleshooting rebuild errors, mate errors, assembly issues, and other common SOLIDWORKS problems
  • Text to CAD for turning design requirements into editable CAD models
  • Drawing Mode for generating manufacturing drawings based on your company’s custom standards
  • Access to the most advanced AI models
  • Commercial use
  • Custom usage volume and workflow tuning
  • On-premises or private-cloud deployment, so your data stays yours
  • SSO and SOC 2-aligned controls
  • Dedicated support email
  • 35,000,000 credits

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