Quick Start Guide for AEC Professionals

Getting Started with Planovel AI

Install in minutes. Let AI do heavy lifting inside AutoCAD.

Installation (Mac + AutoCAD for Mac)

Simple, native experience on macOS. No complex setup required.

1
Download Installer

Get the Planovel .pkg installer for Mac from your account.

2
Quit AutoCAD

Save your work and fully close AutoCAD for Mac before proceeding.

3
Run Installer

Double‑click the .pkg file. If Gatekeeper warns, use Right‑click → Open.

4
Launch AutoCAD

Planovel palette loads automatically. Type PLANOVEL if needed.

5
Sign In & Start

Use your Planovel account to enable AI features and begin working.

AutoCAD for Mac

2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024

macOS

10.15 Catalina or newer

Internet Connection

Required for AI processing

Installation (Windows + AutoCAD)

Seamless integration with AutoCAD on Windows. Just install and start creating.

1
Download Installer

Get the Planovel installer (2-5MB). Cloud-first design keeps your system light.

2
Close AutoCAD

Save any open drawings and fully close AutoCAD before installing.

3
Run Installer

Double-click the installer and follow prompts. Auto-detects AutoCAD 2021-2024.

4
Launch AutoCAD

Planovel panel loads automatically. Type PLANOVEL if needed.

5
Sign In & Create

Use your Planovel account to unlock AI features and start designing.

AutoCAD

2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024

Windows

Windows 10/11 (64‑bit)

Internet Connection

Required for AI processing

Capabilities You'll Use Every Day

Sketch Vectorization

Turn hand‑drawn sketches into precise CAD geometry in seconds.

Double‑Line Walls

Correct thickness with clean joins and proper CAD standards.

Smart Dimensions

Auto-places dimensions that matter, in your preferred units.

Rooms & Areas

Detect spaces, add labels, and compute areas automatically.

Section Generation

Create building sections from plan cut lines instantly.

Drawing Cleanup

Straighten lines, remove duplicates, and optimize geometry.

2‑Minute Quick Start

  1. Open the Planovel panel (type PLANOVEL in AutoCAD).
  2. Drag your sketch file (PNG/JPG/PDF) into the chat panel.
  3. Type vectorize in the chat and press Enter.
  4. Review the generated geometry, adjust if needed, and continue designing.

Common Commands

vectorize · add dimensions · create double line plan · add room names · add areas · generate section · cleanup drawing

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