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    Copilot Render

    Guided rendering that sets lighting and materials from the model instead of a dialog full of sliders.
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    Copilot Render
    What it does

    Copilot Render

    Rendering is usually the point where a drawing stops being a drawing and starts being a negotiation with a lighting dialog. Copilot Render reads the model - what the geometry is, which materials are assigned, how the scene is framed - and proposes a lit, materialled render from it.

    You keep control. Every choice it makes is a starting point you can override, and the output is a normal render you can take further by hand.

    Licensed asA separately licensed add-on
    EditionsAvailable on every TurboCAD 2026 edition
    Included in PlatinumNo - it is licensed separately
    As published

    What the release notes say

    Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot
    Available in All versions

    Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into TurboCAD® Mac. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: TurboCAD® Mac Copilot Help and TurboCAD® Mac Copilot Professional . TurboCAD® Mac Copilot Professional includes Talk to your CAD Data , general AI access , and Text to Image . TurboCAD® Mac Copilot Professional is adept at handling diverse multilingual requests, from guiding you through the initial steps of using TurboCAD® Mac to sharing intriguing details about your file or providing insights o

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    Conceptual selector is now available in Visualize Wireframe

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    Sun dir by geo-location

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    Ground Shadow

    A new shader 'Ground Shadow' has been added to Visualize Environment in the Render Manager for TurboCAD 2024. The ground shadow effect allows users to simulate shadows under graphical objects in a scene without needing to manually add and set up lights, a ground plane, materials, and other objects.

    All versions

    Set Default

    Reset All button performs the same function of 'Set Default' but for all fonts. This option is available in: Customize > Style and Themes > Reset All

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    Confirm Replace

    A new checkbox added like "Don't show this message again" in the dialogue "Confirm Replace". If the user ticks the checkbox the program will remember the last selected option and will not be shown the dialogue again. This dialogue can be enabled again through Warning Dialogues in the Options menu.

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    Editions and pricing

    Which TurboCAD 2026 do I need?

    Every edition opens and saves DWG/DXF. The rows below are the ones where the editions actually differ — what changes is how far into 3D and production you go.

    EditionPerpetual, per seatDesigner2D drafting$199.99Deluxe2D + entry-level 3D$399.99ProFull 3D + ACIS$999.99Most capablePlatinumProduction + constraints$1,499.99
    3D Surface Primitives, Booleans, Helix—✓✓✓
    Sheet Metal Design———✓
    Part Tree/History Tree———✓
    Architectural Sections and Elevations——✓✓
    3D Photorealistic Rendering—✓✓✓
    Import and Open File Formats15222554
    Add to cart$199.99Add to cart$399.99Add to cart$999.99Add to cart$1,499.99
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