> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ionworks.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 2025 12 29

<Update label="December 29, 2025" description="AI project assistant, simplified experiment configuration, and initial SOC from UCP">
  ## AI assistant for projects

  Studio now includes an AI-powered chat assistant within each project. Ask questions about your project data, get guidance on setting up simulations and optimizations, and explore results — all from a conversational interface.

  ## Simplified experiment and model configuration

  Experiment parameters and model configuration have been streamlined with a simpler API. Additional simulation variables are now accessible through the API, making it easier to inspect and customize simulation outputs.

  <AccordionGroup>
    <Accordion title="Studio">
      **Improvements**

      * DataFit job timeout extended to 24 hours.

      **Fixes**

      * Fixed parameterized model variable name lookup for list-type domains.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Pipeline">
      **Improvements**

      * Design optimization now reads initial SOC directly from UCP files.
      * Metric values are saved before action execution for better progress tracking.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Protocol Simulator">
      **Improvements**

      * Added missing operators to step termination conditions for broader protocol support.
      * Updated compatibility with latest Studio API changes.

      **Fixes**

      * Fixed NumPy compatibility issue.
    </Accordion>
  </AccordionGroup>
</Update>