A Look at ARES Commander’s AI Capabilities
Can artificial intelligence (AI) create CAD drawings? With the rapid evolution of AI services — reportedly appearing by the hundreds each month in 2025 — there’s growing interest in how AI can be applied to CAD drawing creation.
This article explores ideas for applying AI in CAD drawing creation and provides an overview of ARES AI Assist (A3), the user assistant built into ARES Commander, the world’s leading DWG-compatible CAD software. (A3 is now also available in the online version, ARES Kudo, which runs directly in the user’s Internet browser.)
Can AI Create CAD Drawings?
Unfortunately, AI cannot yet fully automate CAD drawing creation. At the time of this article, the automatic generation of CAD drawings with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude has not yet been realized.
However, services that use AI to assist CAD users with drawing creation have already arrived. AI excels at automating simple, repetitive tasks, reducing the burden on CAD users and improving efficiency.
Other uses include:
- Generating ideas during early design phases (brainstorming with AI for multiple suggestions)
- Optimizing existing drawings by suggesting corrections and proposing efficient modifications based on past design data
By understanding AI’s strengths and applying them effectively, CAD users can focus their energy on creative, high-value tasks.
What Kind of AI Does ARES Software Provide?
Beginning with version 2025, ARES Commander integrates the ARES AI Assist feature, known as A3. Powered by OpenAI technology, A3 is easy to use, and responds to requests in natural language. Unlike general-purpose AI tools such as ChatGPT, A3 is:
- Tailored for CAD users
- Specially trained on the functions, commands, and use of ARES CAD software
- Accessible directly within ARES (no need to switch to a separate browser), so users can manage both AI interaction and drawing creation within the same interface.
How ARES’s AI Supports Drawing Creation
1. Learn Operations and Functions
A3 explains commands step by step to help users efficiently navigate ARES Commander. For example, users might ask it:
- “How do I undo my last action?”
- “How do I import a Revit file?”
- “How do I create an online block library?”
- “How do I set up annotative dimensions?”
- “How do I connect to cloud storage?”
2. Streamline Workflows
A3 boosts productivity by assisting with unit conversions, calculations, and translations such as:
- “What are the dimensions of a 7.3-tatami room in meters?”
- “How many 60×90 cm tiles are needed for a 12m x 7m floor?”
- “How many 2m³ boxes fit in a 5.5m container?”
- “What is ‘curtain wall’ in Spanish?”
- “Translate ‘Please refer to the specifications’ into English.”
3. Get Industry-Specific Advice
Beyond general answers, A3 can respond to domain-specific prompts like these examples:
- “Suggest layer names for architectural drawings.”
- “Give technical advice on blending sheet metal.”
- “What’s the standard thickness of interior walls in the U.S.?”
- “How do I calculate wire gauge for electrical loads?”
- “How can I reinforce a load-bearing wall in tight spaces?”
- “What is DIN 933?”
Use Cases for A3
A3 supports both beginners and experienced CAD users:
- Beginners can learn basic operations step by step, making self-study easier.
- Experienced users benefit from help with complex calculations, technical problem-solving, and industry-specific advice.
- Multilingual translation features make it valuable for global projects.
Even free-trial users can try A3, though the number of daily conversation threads is limited depending on the license type.
For more details, see the related article: “Introducing ARES AI Assist (A3): Your Personal CAD Assistant.”
Try A3 for Yourself
In summary, although full automation of the CAD drawing process is not possible yet, AI can assist users in ways that make CAD work more efficient. A3, the CAD-specialized AI assistant developed for users of ARES Commander and ARES Kudo, is one example; it helps users to learn the software quickly, streamline their workflows, and get industry-specific answers without leaving their CAD workspace.
Graebert offers a 30-day free trial of its ARES CAD software.