How Can AI Virtual Companions Help Me?
Using the AURA AI Virtual Companion is a great way to get guidance and learn the recommended working practices for using SOLIDWORKS Design. By simply typing a question, AURA can help guide you, whatever your comfort level.
Below are a few examples:
Modelling command queries - Ask AURA about a specific feature or option.
Geometry creation guidance - Ask AURA for the most efficient way of doing something.
Recommendations for setup and configuration - Ask AURA how to configure and set up your environment.
AURA's insights are generated based on available best practice guides, training manuals, help, and online documentation.
Asking AURA for guidance saves time and avoids you having to search through many different sources to find the answer. The exact sources that AURA has used are listed at the end of the response, so users can review them directly too.
Prerequisites and Set Up
AURA and LEO AI Virtual Companions can be accessed directly within SOLIDWORKS Design via the AI Labs tab in the task pane.
To access AURA and LEO AI Virtual Companions, you will need access to a recent version of SOLIDWORKS Design and be connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
- SOLIDWORKS Design (Named-User License)
- SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services (Device-Locked License)
- Have the Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS role granted to you
- Install the Design with SOLIDWORKS application
Note: Version 2026 SP02 or later is required to use the AI Virtual Companions in SOLIDWORKS Design
Installation guidance can be found in the Install Your Roles and Applications section of the Getting Started Guide.
Note: Users do not need to save any of their files to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to use AURA or LEO.
How To
From the AI Labs tab in the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane, select SOLIDWORKS Insight. A new conversation with AURA is started.
Type your question. Example: "I need to model an accurate thread. What is the most efficient method?"
Tips and Recommended Practice
A conversation with AURA can be started without a model or drawing open in the session.
At the end of the answer, AURA will list the sources used to generate its response. Click one of the links to review a specific source.
