Flight Plan · Status: In Development
Reference first.
Geometry second.
AI only when it helps.
Tracewing transforms architectural references, sketches, and photographs into clean, editable CAD geometry—reducing repetitive drafting while keeping designers in complete control of the final drawing.
View the five phases01 · Current development
Foundation
Build the core experience that takes a single reference image through a complete drafting workflow.
Native macOS application · SwiftUI interface · Light and Dark Mode · Drag-and-drop image import · Perspective correction · Image cleanup · Profile detection · Closed profile generation · Scale calibration · DXF export · Project library · Local-first architecture
02 · Planned
Professional Drafting
Expand Tracewing into a production-ready drafting utility.
Multiple detail levels · Arc recognition · Automatic line cleanup · Gap repair · Curve simplification · Symmetry tools · Node reduction · Profile validation · Manufacturing-ready geometry · Batch processing
03 · Planned
Intelligent Assistance
Introduce optional AI-powered analysis while preserving a private, local workflow.
Apple Intelligence integration · Optional OpenAI support · Optional Google Gemini support · Local model support · Custom AI endpoint support · User-controlled processing · Cropped image analysis · Automatic profile suggestions
04 · Planned
Advanced Geometry
Expand beyond simple profiles into larger drafting workflows.
Multi-plane perspective extraction · Architectural elevations · Ornament extraction · Symbol recognition · Furniture profile extraction · Profile libraries · Saved drafting templates · Custom cleanup presets
05 · Planned
Professional Workflow
Further integrate Tracewing with design and fabrication workflows.
Vectorworks workflow improvements · SVG export · PDF export · DWG export investigation · CNC-ready geometry · 3D printing profiles · Profile version history · Shared libraries