From install to insight
in under 5 minutes

No complex setup. No configuration. Just connect your CAD and start getting intelligent DFM feedback.

1

Install the Extension

Qualica DFM Copilot appears as a right-panel sidebar inside Onshape. One-click install from the Onshape App Store — works instantly with no configuration.

  • Available in Onshape App Store
  • Zero configuration required
  • Works with all Onshape plans
2

Connect Your CAD Account

Sign in with Onshape OAuth for a secure, encrypted connection. Qualica gets read-only access to analyze your designs — we never see your password.

  • OAuth 2.0 security
  • Read-only access
  • Revoke anytime from Onshape settings
3

Automatic Analysis Begins

Qualica reads your feature tree, sketches, dimensions, parameters, bodies, materials, and configurations to build a complete understanding of your design.

  • Feature tree parsing
  • Sketch analysis
  • Parameter extraction
  • Material detection
4

Get Intelligent Feedback

See a manufacturability score, process recommendations, and specific issues with suggested fixes. Our AI explains why something is flagged and how to resolve it.

  • DFM score (0-100)
  • Issue categorization
  • Fix suggestions
  • Cost impact analysis
5

Optimize and Iterate

Make changes in Onshape and watch the analysis update in real-time. Webhooks ensure every save triggers instant re-analysis with zero latency.

  • Real-time updates
  • Webhook-driven sync
  • Version tracking
  • History comparison

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