Caid

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Overview

My aim is to redefine the connection between digital and the physical world. Our MVP converts natural language into dimensionally accurate CAD models, enabling rapid prototyping for all.

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Key Features

• Text-to-CAD: Provide simple, descriptive prompts, and let Caid handle the rest. Whether you’re an engineer, designer, or someone with a creative idea, Caid translates your words into detailed CAD models ready for manufacturing.

• Rapid Iteration: Caid allows for iterations, enabling you to refine your designs swiftly and efficiently. Spend less time on adjustments and more time on details and collective creativity.

• User-Friendly Interface: We believe in making complex technology accessible. Caid’s interface is designed to be intuitive, eliminating the need for specialized knowledge in CAD software.

• Exportable Models: Once you complete each design, you can easily export your CAD models in various formats compatible with your preferred manufacturing tools (STL,OBJ).

Getting Started

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

Install Python:

• Download the latest version of Python from python.org.
• During installation, ensure you check the box that says "Add Python to PATH". This will make Python accessible from your command line.

Unzip PrintX.zip:

• Locate the PrintX.zip file on your computer.
• Right-click on the file and select "Extract All" (Windows) or use a similar extraction method on your OS.
• Extract the contents to a folder named PrintX.

Step 2: Explore the Contents

Once extracted, you should see the following items in the PrintX directory:

• PrintX.py: This is the main Python script that drives the core functionality of PrintX.
• venv/: This folder contains a virtual environment with all the necessary Python dependencies installed. Using this ensures that your project runs smoothly without interference from other projects or system-level packages.
• .DS_Store: A macOS-specific file that you can ignore.

Step 3: Activate the Virtual Environment

Open your terminal:

• Use the command line interface of your operating system. On Windows, you can use Command Prompt or PowerShell; on macOS/Linux, use Terminal.

Navigate to the Project Folder:

• Change your directory to the PrintX folder using the cd command:

  cd path_to_PrintX_folder

• Replace path_to_PrintX_folder with the actual path where you extracted the files.

Activate the Virtual Environment:

• On Windows:

  venv\Scripts\activate

• On macOS/Linux:

  source venv/bin/activate

• After activation, you should see the virtual environment's name in your terminal prompt, indicating it's active.

Step 4: Run the Script

Execute PrintX.py: - With the virtual environment activated, run the main script: bash python PrintX.py - The script will execute, and you should see the output directly in your terminal.

Observe and Follow the Instructions: - The script might prompt you for inputs or display outputs. Follow the instructions as they appear.

Step 5: Customize and Experiment

Modify PrintX.py: - Open PrintX.py in a text editor like Visual Studio Code, Notepad++, or any editor you prefer. - Try making small changes to the code, such as modifying print statements or adjusting variables.

Rerun the Script: - After making changes, rerun the script using the same command: bash python PrintX.py

Contributions

As this is the initial version of Caid, we welcome feedback, suggestions, and contributions.

Support

If you need help or have any questions, please reach out to dev@caid.ai