Teams with RFQ intake, estimating, quote status, cost visibility, repeated CAD output, drawing packages, document workflow, PDM/PLM, blocked UAT, or engineering review pressure.
CAD Guardian
Paid CAD automation discovery for work your team has to decide now.
When RFQ intake, estimating, quote records, documents, reporting, CAD output, or a broken automation handoff needs a decision, CAD Guardian starts with a bounded paid diagnostic instead of another vague consultation.
Direct answer
What this page helps decide.
Present CAD Guardian as quote/RFQ workflow automation, CAD automation, and CAD systems integration consulting under CAD Guardian LLC.
Start with the paid discovery decision: workflow, owner, accepted examples, private-review limits, NAICS 541512/SIC 7373 fit, and whether the next funded move is diagnostic, blueprint, rescue, build slice, or stop.
Review the paid discovery route or start the CAD Guardian discovery intake.
Public runnable proof
Runnable CAD proof kits
Public quick-start kits show CAD Guardian's platform-specific workflow evidence without exposing private customer artifacts. Public runnable proof kit available; private customer artifacts are not exposed.
- GitHub proof kitOpen AutoCAD, AutoLISP, and .NET quick-start automation kit
AutoCAD, AutoLISP, and .NET quick-start automation kit
A trusted AutoCAD routine becomes a governed request, fixture scan, runtime decision, validation report, and drafter review path before production automation expands.
- Output
- reports/quickstart-report.json
- Boundary
- Public kit runs without licensed AutoCAD. Native DWG mutation, plotting, and command execution remain optional runtime receipts.
AutoCADAutoLISPAutoCAD .NETDWGDXF - GitHub proof kitOpen Inventor automation and drawing output quick-start kit
Inventor automation and drawing output quick-start kit
A repeated Inventor package path becomes a runnable fixture audit, BOM/iProperty readiness check, native Inventor API adapter discussion, and pilot decision.
- Output
- reports/quickstart-report.json
- Boundary
- Public kit validates fixtures and package rules. Native IPT/IAM model edits, drawing generation, and Vault state claims require local tool receipts.
InventorInventor APIiLogicVB.NETBOM - GitHub proof kitOpen SolidWorks and PDM readiness quick-start kit
SolidWorks and PDM readiness quick-start kit
A product family cleanup request becomes a package-readiness score, custom-property/BOM checks, SolidWorks API sketch, PDM add-in boundary, and release decision.
- Output
- reports/quickstart-report.json
- Boundary
- Public kit validates fixture and readiness posture. Native SolidWorks model edits and PDM state changes require licensed runtime receipts.
SolidWorksPDMBOMcustom propertiesrelease states - GitHub proof kitOpen MicroStation DGN workflow quick-start kit
MicroStation DGN workflow quick-start kit
A DGN workflow request becomes a seed/reference inventory, package-readiness report, MicroStation native adapter sketch, and export-risk decision.
- Output
- reports/quickstart-report.json
- Boundary
- Public kit validates package readiness. Native DGN geometry inspection, conversion, and export automation require supported local receipts.
MicroStationDGNseed fileslevelscells - GitHub proof kitOpen Revit and BIM workflow quick-start automation kit
Revit and BIM workflow quick-start automation kit
A BIM document request becomes a model-context check, parameter/sheet/schedule readiness report, Revit external command sketch, and review gate.
- Output
- reports/quickstart-report.json
- Boundary
- Public kit runs without Revit. Native RVT/RFA model edits, worksharing actions, and exports require a licensed runtime receipt.
RevitBIMIFCparametersschedules
Software route
If the need is not CAD-first, use TSmithCode.ai for custom software consulting.
TSmithCode.ai is the software consulting practice operated by CAD Guardian LLC for applications, modernization, data, integration, and workflow systems.
- CAD Guardian LLC
- NAICS 541511
- SIC 7371
CAD paths
Choose the quote/RFQ or CAD work that keeps slowing the team down.
Quote records, workflow status, cost assumptions, documents, drawing and model outputs, standards, and packages stay close to the operating work your team already recognizes.
CAD automation assessment
Find the smallest CAD workflow that can be proven before a broader automation effort starts.
Review proof pathMulti-platform CAD workflows
Map platform-specific standards, files, outputs, and review gates without forcing one tool preference.
Review proof pathDrawing package governance
Make packages, exports, naming, revisions, and review states repeatable enough to trust.
Review proof pathDocument and release governance
Clarify records, lifecycle, metadata, ownership, and release states before cleanup spreads.
Review proof pathMarket focus
Energy, infrastructure, and data centers need separate entry points.
For CAD automation opportunities, start with the CAD reality: output trust, document ownership, platform standards, package repeatability, or engineering review.
Decision routes
Start with the risk your team already sees.
Accepted examples set the floor. Exception cases show the edges. Owners and review steps keep the first improvement honest.
Consulting buyer
You have CAD, drawing, document, or engineering workflow pain that needs evidence without a sprawling build.
Review CAD consultingTechnical gatekeeper
You need the inputs, delivery shape, validation model, stop conditions, and ownership path before approving work.
Review gatesEvidence reviewer
You need case patterns, validation artifacts, platform coverage, and privacy limits before sharing private project material.
Review case studies