CatioPlanner
Planning clarity before construction
CatioPlanner is a parameter-based DIY planning aid for supported catio projects.
What the tool does
It organizes measured inputs, project-fit checks, coordinated views, materials status, and warnings so you can review assumptions before building. It does not provide stamped engineering drawings or local-code approval.
Quick answer
About CatioPlanner, explained
CatioPlanner is a parameter-based DIY planning aid for supported catio projects. It organizes measurements, installation conditions, safety answers, and budget preferences into a reviewable project model, then uses that model to coordinate plan views, materials, cut information, cost guidance, and warnings. It does not provide stamped engineering, site inspection, permit approval, or a guarantee of code compliance.
Method and evidence
This description is based on the current v18 input contract and implemented generation flow: project-fit validation runs before generation, eligible inputs feed one project model, and unsupported or unsafe conditions stop without a build-ready claim.
- Review role
- Product and safety content owner
- Updated
- Source
- CatioPlanner v18 input contract, validation behavior, and generated-output definitions in this release
- Content version
- v18
Common questions
What does CatioPlanner produce?
For an eligible project, the current flow can coordinate plan views, a materials list, cut information, cost guidance, and downloadable project files from the same submitted inputs.
Does CatioPlanner approve a design for construction?
No. It is a general DIY planning aid, not a licensed engineer, site inspector, building department, or permit authority. Users must independently verify dimensions, loads, anchoring, permits, and local requirements.
Why can a project be stopped before generation?
The fit check rejects conditions outside the supported rules so the service does not present an unsupported proposal as if it were ready to build.