Bonsai FAQs

Question 1

What is Bonsai?

Accepted Answer

Bonsai is a Blender add-on that extends its functionality to support IFC models. It allows you to interact with architectural models using natural language commands via Large Language Models (LLMs).

Question 2

What do I need to install Bonsai?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Blender 3.0 or newer, Python 3.10 or newer, the uv package manager, and the Bonsai BIM add-on for Blender to fully utilize the IFC functionality.

Question 3

What are the key features of Bonsai?

Accepted Answer

Bonsai offers IFC-specific tools, including model inspection, entity listing, property examination, and spatial structure analysis. It also allows you to execute Python code and interact with models via natural language using LLMs like Claude.

Question 4

How does Bonsai connect to LLMs?

Accepted Answer

Bonsai creates a socket server within Blender that communicates with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. This server connects to the LLM (like Claude) allowing you to send natural language commands and receive responses based on the IFC model data.

Question 5

Is Bonsai safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Bonsai includes a feature to execute arbitrary Python code in Blender. Use this feature with caution and always save your work before executing any code. It is recommended to only run code from trusted sources.

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