# Planovel — Extended AI-readable documentation

> Planovel is an AutoCAD-native AI employee for architects. It automates repetitive production drafting inside AutoCAD on Windows and macOS.

## About Planovel

Planovel helps architectural practices finish AutoCAD production work up to 50× faster and at 8×–75× lower cost than manual senior drafter time. It is built specifically for AEC workflows—not a generic chat interface.

Unlike ChatGPT wrappers, Planovel:
- Runs natively inside AutoCAD via ApplicationPlugins
- Manipulates DWG geometry directly
- Learns firm-specific layer conventions via personalized memory
- Supports AutoCAD 2000 through 2027 (legacy and modern runtime tracks)

## Installation

Windows: Download MSI from https://www.planovel.com/download → run installer → restart AutoCAD → type PLANOVEL
macOS: Download zip → run installer script → restart AutoCAD → type PLANOVEL

Full guide: https://www.planovel.com/blog/installing-planovel-windows-mac

## AutoCAD compatibility

- Supported: Full AutoCAD 2000–2027 on Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15+
- Not supported: AutoCAD LT (no ApplicationPlugins support)
- Internet required for AI features

## Pricing

| Plan | Price (USD) | Credits |
|------|-------------|---------|
| Free | $0 | 21,000/week |
| Pro | $20/month | 200,000/month |
| Pro+ | $60/month | 600,000/month + thinking models |

Regional pricing: US/GB/AU $20 Pro; LATAM/Eastern Europe/MENA $15; India/SEA/Africa $10.

## FAQ summary

Q: What is Planovel?
A: AutoCAD-native AI that automates centerline plans, dimensions, and room labels for architects.

Q: Is Planovel a ChatGPT wrapper?
A: No. It is a vertical AEC AI employee with native AutoCAD integration.

Q: Does it work on Mac?
A: Yes. Windows and macOS installers are available.

Full FAQ: https://www.planovel.com/faq

## Guides and articles

- Best AI tools for AutoCAD 2026: https://www.planovel.com/blog/autocad-ai-tools-guide
- How to automate floor plans: https://www.planovel.com/blog/how-to-automate-floor-plans-autocad
- Install guide: https://www.planovel.com/blog/installing-planovel-windows-mac
- Planovel vs manual drafting: https://www.planovel.com/compare/planovel-vs-manual-drafting
- Best AutoCAD AI plugins compared: https://www.planovel.com/compare/best-autocad-ai-plugins
- Centerline plan guide: https://www.planovel.com/learn/centerline-plan
- Room dimension automation: https://www.planovel.com/learn/room-dimension-automation

## Security

Enterprise-grade security practices. Drawings processed over encrypted connections. Details: https://www.planovel.com/privacy

## Contact

support@planovel.com