AI Features Overview
HVAKR includes AI-powered features to help you work faster and more efficiently.
Available AI Features
Section titled “Available AI Features”AI Space Takeoff
Section titled “AI Space Takeoff”Automatically detect and create spaces from floor plan drawings:
- Identifies room boundaries
- Suggests space types
- Creates geometry automatically
Learn more about AI Space Takeoff
AI Chat
Section titled “AI Chat”Conversational assistant for project help:
- Answer design questions
- Help configure settings
- Explain calculations
How AI Works in HVAKR
Section titled “How AI Works in HVAKR”Machine Learning
Section titled “Machine Learning”AI features use trained models that:
- Learn from HVAC design patterns
- Recognize floor plan elements
- Understand design intent
Your Data
Section titled “Your Data”AI processes your project data to:
- Make relevant suggestions
- Provide context-aware help
- Improve over time
Privacy
Section titled “Privacy”Your project data is:
- Used only for your projects
- Not shared with other users
- Protected by encryption
When to Use AI
Section titled “When to Use AI”Good Candidates
Section titled “Good Candidates”AI works well for:
- Standard floor plans with clear room boundaries
- Typical building types (office, retail, residential)
- Repetitive tasks like space creation
Manual is Better
Section titled “Manual is Better”Consider manual input when:
- Complex or unusual layouts
- Critical design decisions
- Precise control needed
AI Limitations
Section titled “AI Limitations”Not a Replacement
Section titled “Not a Replacement”AI is a tool to assist, not replace:
- Engineering judgment
- Code compliance review
- Design verification
Accuracy
Section titled “Accuracy”AI suggestions should be:
- Reviewed before accepting
- Verified against drawings
- Adjusted as needed
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Enable AI Features
Section titled “Enable AI Features”AI features are enabled by default. To check:
- Go to Settings > Preferences
- Verify AI features are on
- Configure notification preferences
First Use
Section titled “First Use”When using AI for the first time:
- Start with a simple project
- Review AI suggestions carefully
- Learn when AI works best for your workflow
Feedback
Section titled “Feedback”Help improve AI features:
- Accept or reject suggestions
- AI learns from your choices
- Report issues if results are unexpected