October 26, 2023
AI Shortcuts for PCB Design
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The Copilot Context Menu makes harnessing the power of Copilot easier than ever before. By giving users a list of predetermined prompts and actions to choose from, the Context Menu lets you access Copilot with the click of a button. Simply right-click on a component or project, and choose the prompt you want to use.
Some options include:
Copilot relies on Large Language Model (LLM) technology, whose quality and accuracy may vary. For this reason, it’s important to think of Copilot as a tool to augment your work, not a replacement for a real engineer. But, now that Copilot is even easier to use, the opportunities are endless.
As a professional, you can catch errors earlier on, save time, and reduce risks in your design. As a student, you can learn faster and get a deeper understanding of your designs. As anyone who loves hardware, you can have more confidence in your design knowing that a powerful AI has your back every step along the way.
Copilot keeps getting better, but it would be meaningless without the Flux community. The real power of Copilot lies in what each Flux user will create with it. We can’t wait to see what amazing designs you all come up with. So what are you waiting for? Try out Copilot today!
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