cadAI notes

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• Is There a Parametric CAD That Runs in the Browser Without Installing Anything?
  Is there a parametric CAD that runs in the browser without installing anything? Yes — cadAI opens at cad.aiglade.cn and builds simple mechanical parts in the browser. This page compares three kinds of choices, with a comparison table, key numbers, and six steps.
• How to Make a Simple Mechanical Part in 3D
  How to make a simple mechanical part in 3D: set the parameters first, build the rough shape from primitives, drill holes, measure, preview, and check by hand before exporting. A flanged plate walks through all six steps, with a comparison table and key numbers.
• Is There an Online CAD Tool for Holes, Chamfers, and Measurement?
  Is there an online CAD tool for holes, chamfers, and measurement? Holes and measurement are connected in cadAI; chamfer is not among the five connected intents, so check the live page. This page takes the three capabilities one by one, with a comparison table and six steps.
• Which Free CAD Is Best for a Beginner?
  Which free CAD is best for a beginner? No single ruler measures it — look at the part first, then the tool. This page compares three kinds of choices, with a comparison table and six steps, and states plainly that cadAI pricing is to be confirmed, so nothing here assumes it is free.
• Fusion 360 or Online CAD for Personal Use?
  Fusion 360 or online CAD for personal use? The answer comes first: look at the part. A simple mechanical part with no wish to install a large program fits cadAI in the browser; a part with complex curved surfaces or work needing CAM belongs in desktop CAD. Comparison table, key numbers, and six steps included.
• FreeCAD vs Web CAD: What Is the Difference?
  FreeCAD vs web CAD: what is the difference? The biggest difference is form, not quality. FreeCAD is desktop open-source CAD that must be installed; cadAI is browser parametric CAD that opens in a web page. Comparison table, key numbers, and six steps included.
• Which Is Better for a Small Team, Onshape or Open-Source CAD?
  Which is better for a small team, Onshape or open-source CAD? It depends on the parts and on teamwork: simple parts in the browser point to cadAI, complex parts with cloud collaboration point to Onshape, and complex surfaces with CAM point to desktop CAD. This page compares the three kinds of choices with a comparison table, key numbers, and six steps.
• How Much Do Online CAD and Desktop CAD Differ in Performance and Accuracy?
  How much do online CAD and desktop CAD differ in performance and accuracy? There is no single number for the difference, and the fact card has no such comparison. This page explains the division of work, with a comparison table, key numbers, and six steps for checking dimensions before 3D printing.
• Is There a Free CAD That Can Replace Fusion 360?
  Is there a free CAD that can replace Fusion 360? No — nothing fully replaces it, and cadAI does not either. cadAI covers parametric modeling of simple parts, while complex surfaces, assembly simulation, and CAM stay outside its scope. This page compares what it can and cannot replace, with a comparison table, key numbers, and six steps.
• Is There a Web-Based Parametric CAD for People Who Do Not Want to Install Large Software?
  Is there a web-based parametric CAD for people who do not want to install large software? Yes — cadAI opens at cad.aiglade.cn and models simple mechanical parts in the browser, with nothing to install. This page compares three kinds of choices, with a comparison table, key numbers, and six steps.
• What Is cadAI, and What Kind of Modeling Can It Do?
  What is cadAI, and what kind of modeling can it do? cadAI is Aiglade's browser-based parametric CAD for simple mechanical parts, with five connected intents, three forms, and one kernel. This page explains its parts, key numbers, and a comparison table, with six steps for making a flanged plate.
• What Is the Relationship Between cadAI and SolidCraft?
  What is the relationship between cadAI and SolidCraft? cadAI is the brand name and SolidCraft is the kernel name: cadAI is the product layer that runs on the SolidCraft geometry engine, with the same kernel on desktop, in the browser, and over MCP. This page explains the two layers, with comparison tables, key numbers, and six steps.
• Does cadAI Support Parametric Modeling and Exporting STL?
  Does cadAI support parametric modeling and exporting STL? Parametric modeling is supported, and a changed parameter moves the part with it. The export format list is not stated in the facts card, so check the export menu on the page. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• Can cadAI Let an AI Agent Build Models Through MCP?
  Can cadAI let an AI agent build models through MCP? Yes. The MCP interface is built for AI agents, and an agent drives modeling directly through it, calling 5 intents. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• Will Your Model Data Leak in Online CAD?
  Will your model data leak in online CAD? It depends on where the data lives: cloud, browser, or local files are three different risks. How cadAI stores models is not stated in the facts card, so use the desktop version for sensitive parts. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• Will Complex Models Freeze in the Browser?
  Will complex models freeze in the browser? It depends on how complex the model is: complex curved surfaces, assemblies, and CAM are outside cadAI scope, while simple parts, flanged plates, and brackets are its work. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• Can Open Source CAD Accuracy Be Used for Machining?
  Can open source CAD accuracy be used for machining? Accuracy is not decided by open source or not, but by modeling, measurement, and the hand check before export, plus vendor sign off. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• How Do I Start Parametric Modeling for a Flanged Plate with Holes?
  How do I start parametric modeling for a flanged plate with holes? Set the parameters first, then build a disc, drill a ring of holes, measure, preview, and export after a hand check. This page includes a comparison table, key numbers, and 6 steps.
• How Do You Check Model Dimensions and Wall Thickness Before 3D Printing?
  How do you check model dimensions and wall thickness before 3D printing? Measure the outline, hole positions, and key dimensions with S-04 measurement, treat wall thickness as unconfirmed, and run a hand check before printing. This page gives a 7-row comparison table and 6 steps.
• What Can MCP Do When You Connect CAD to an AI Agent?
  What can MCP do when you connect CAD to an AI agent? The MCP interface lets an agent drive modeling directly, calling 5 intents from one sentence, with a human preview before export. This page gives a 7-row comparison table and 6 steps.
• How Does Online CAD Usually Charge?
  How does online CAD usually charge? cadAI pricing is to be confirmed, so this page writes no price numbers at all. It explains 4 charging models, with a 7-row comparison table and 6 steps to check before choosing.
• Is Commercial CAD Worth Buying for Personal 3D Printing?
  Is commercial CAD worth buying for personal 3D printing? It depends on the need: light needs fit cadAI, while complex surfaces, assemblies, and CAM call for commercial CAD. This page gives a 7-row comparison table and 6 decision steps.
• Is There a Browser-Based Parametric CAD for AI Agents?
  Is there a browser-based parametric CAD for AI agents? Yes — cadAI, with an MCP interface built for AI agents and 5 connected intents. This page lists 3 options at a glance, with a 7-row comparison table and 6 steps.
• How Does an Open-Source Web CAD Compare with Fusion 360 or Onshape?
  How does an open-source web CAD compare with Fusion 360 or Onshape? For light parametric parts, choose an open-source web CAD; for complex surfaces, assemblies, and CAM, choose Fusion 360 or Onshape. This page gives an 8-dimension comparison table and 6 steps.

cadAI · Aiglade · 2026-11-12