{"id":50305,"date":"2022-08-17T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=50305"},"modified":"2022-08-09T16:16:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T20:16:14","slug":"say-hello-to-my-little-friend-the-design-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2022\/08\/say-hello-to-my-little-friend-the-design-assistant.html","title":{"rendered":"Say Hello to My Little Friend \u2013 The Design Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is artificial intelligence (AI) in design just a fad? Will machine learning replace designers? No and no. At SOLIDWORKS\u00ae we believe these technologies are here to stay and have the potential to make your design process much faster.<\/p>\n

You are probably using machine learning and AI in our solutions as we speak. AI, for example, has been part of SOLIDWORKS for years, with its feature and character recognition capabilities. It\u2019s also embedded in SOLIDWORKS CAM, SIMULIA brands, 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE\u00ae Works and more.<\/p>\n

Today we continue to invest heavily in AI and machine learning in our 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Works browser-based solutions, such as 3D Creator for parametric design and 3D Structure Creator for frame design.<\/p>\n

Our machine learning technology is used to make predictions by identifying patterns like common user workflows. You can think of it similarly to the voice-activated digital assistant Siri on smartphones or Alexa, the virtual assistant that are powered by AI. The more they learn about you, the smarter they become, and the results they suggest becomes more tailored to your preferences.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s cool about our browser-based roles with AI is since they run in the cloud on the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform, it tracks and learns from your design processes to accelerate your design process. The more design you do in the system, the smarter its recommendations become as it\u2019s continually evolving and learning from what you\u2019ve done on previous models.<\/p>\n

Therefore, our AI features use built-in machine learning algorithms that offer design guidance based on your workflows. Let\u2019s look at some of these AI-powered tools.<\/p>\n

Meet the Design Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me introduce you to your new best friend, the AI-enabled Design Assistant.<\/p>\n

One of many time-saving tools is the Design Assistant Selection Helper. Here’s how it works: when you make selections, the Design Assistant predicts what should be selected next, based on the work completed to this point and will make a suggestion. It\u2019s also a great companion for picking edges, fillets or chamfers, as it will identify other edges that are similar or symmetrical, are of a comparable length or are located nearby, and predicts what other edges you are likely to select. If you add another manual selection, the prediction is refined. If you agree with the prediction, one tap gives the go-ahead, and it automatically picks all suggested edges. You always have the final say either way.<\/p>\n

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The Design Assistant Selection Helper uses AI and machine learning and offers suggestions for additional selections.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In addition to the Design Assistant Selection Helper, other handy helpers include:<\/p>\n