Features

Built for how you actually design

Natural language meets native CAD integration. Three modes that adapt to your workflow, powered by the best AI models.

Core Capabilities

Everything you need to accelerate your design workflow without leaving your CAD tool.

Natural Language Commands

Describe what you want to create in plain English. Cadio translates your words into precise CAD commands - no scripting or manual modeling required.

Step-by-Step Execution

Review and control each action before it happens. Pause, modify, or skip individual steps. You stay in control of every change to your model.

Context-Aware

Cadio understands your current selection, active layers, and model state. It suggests relevant operations based on what you're working on right now.

Non-Destructive

Every operation is fully reversible. Undo individual steps, revert entire sequences, or roll back to any previous state. Your original work is always safe.

Multi-Platform

One AI assistant across Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Same natural language interface, adapted to each platform's capabilities.

Extensible

Cadio works alongside your existing scripts and plugins. Use it to generate code, automate repetitive tasks, or extend your custom workflows.

Three Modes for Every Task

Switch between modes to match your intent - from exploring ideas to executing complex operations.

Plan Mode

Review AI's step-by-step plan before any changes are made. Perfect for complex operations where you want full control.

  • Preview every step before execution
  • Approve, modify, or reject individual steps
  • Understand AI reasoning at each stage

Ask Mode

Query your model without modifying it. Get insights, measurements, and recommendations from your current design state.

  • Read-only analysis of your model
  • Ask about geometry, properties, or relationships
  • Get design suggestions without changes

Build Mode

Real-time geometry generation with live feedback. Execute operations directly and see results immediately.

  • Instant geometry creation and modification
  • Full undo/redo support
  • Iterative refinement with live updates

Powered by Multi-Model AI

We use the best model for each task - automatically selected for optimal results.

Claude (Anthropic)

Spatial reasoning and geometry

Excels at understanding 3D spatial relationships, complex geometric operations, and translating natural language into precise CAD commands.

GPT-4o (OpenAI)

Complex planning and analysis

Powers multi-step planning, design analysis, and understanding complex project requirements that span multiple operations.

Automatic Model Selection

Cadio automatically routes your requests to the optimal model based on task type, complexity, and context.

Native Plugin Architecture

Cadio runs directly inside your CAD tool - not in a browser. True integration means real-time context and zero friction.

Runs Inside Your Tool

Native C# plugin runs directly in your CAD viewport

Context Aware

Understands your selection, layers, and model state

Chat in Viewport

Dockable panel keeps Cadio within arm's reach

Fast Execution

Commands execute instantly through native APIs

Free Beta

All Features. All Platforms. Free During Beta.

We're building Cadio with feedback from real designers and engineers. Join the beta to shape the future of AI-powered CAD.

All modes included
Rhino support (beta)
Direct feedback to team