{"id":4655,"date":"2016-09-27T09:56:39","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T08:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2016-09-27T09:56:39","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T08:56:39","slug":"10-new-features-in-solidworks-2017-for-solidworks-2016-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/09\/10-new-features-in-solidworks-2017-for-solidworks-2016-users\/","title":{"rendered":"10 New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2017 for SOLIDWORKS 2016 Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4671 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0009_layer-1\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0009_Layer-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0009_Layer-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>1. SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Open proprietary 3D CAD data in SOLIDWORKS and retain associativity to the original file<\/li>\n<li>Insert proprietary CAD data directly into a SOLIDWORKS assembly without having to convert it to a SOLIDWORKS file<\/li>\n<li>All downstream operations and features created in SOLIDWORKS update\u00a0if the referenced file is updated<\/li>\n<li>Supported formats include Creo\u00ae, CATIA\u00ae V5, Solid Edge\u00ae, NX,<br \/>\nand Autodesk Inventor\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Work seamlessly with anyone, even those that do not use SOLIDWORKS, and incorporate design changes dramatically faster.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4670 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0008_layer-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0008_Layer-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0008_Layer-2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>2. Improved Large Assembly Performance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>New Asset Publisher, Ground Mates and Magnetic Mates speed equipment layouts<\/li>\n<li>Replace sub-assembly with a multi-body part and maintain downstream references; Replace missing references all at once<\/li>\n<li>New options for Concentric Mate to mate to holes, even if they are misaligned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Speed the design of large assemblies and layouts of machinery and equipment.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4669 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0007_layer-3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0007_Layer-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0007_Layer-3-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>3. More Powerful Modelling Tools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>New Advanced Hole Wizard tool allows you to create and reuse customised holes<\/li>\n<li>Wrap Feature now works with any surface; Offset a 3D Curve on a surface with multiple faces<\/li>\n<li>Fillet\/chamfer conversion; Use face, curve or edge as Sweep Profile<\/li>\n<li>Sheet Metal support for 3 bend corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Faster, easier modelling with less pick and clicks.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4668 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0006_layer-4\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0006_Layer-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0006_Layer-4-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>4. Rendering and Animations Get a Boost from Visualize<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>New \u201cVisualize Boost\u201d &#8211; network rendering made simple for blazing fast render speeds<\/li>\n<li>Visualize now imports animations and motion studies from SOLIDWORKS CAD<\/li>\n<li>Easily map SOLIDWORKS CAD camera navigation and hot keys to Visualize<\/li>\n<li>Support for HTC Vive, Oculus, Google Cardboard, Samsung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Dramatic improvement in rendering speed and improved workflow between modelling, rendering and viewing.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4667 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0005_layer-5\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0005_Layer-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0005_Layer-5-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>5. Faster 2D Drawing Creation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reference and link to BOM table cell elements in annotations<\/li>\n<li>Parametrically mirror drawing views without need to mirror the model<\/li>\n<li>Pre-defined layers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Simplified, faster drawing creation.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4666 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0004_layer-6\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0004_Layer-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0004_Layer-6-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>6. Expanded Capabilities for Model Based Definition<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare geometry and 3D PMI between 2 revisions<\/li>\n<li>Use DimXpert to create dimensions to reference geometry<\/li>\n<li>Define DimXpert 3D PMI more easily for drafted parts \u2013 castings, forgings and molded parts<\/li>\n<li>Export STEP 242 with 3D PMI to automate downstream intelligent manufacturing applications such as CAM and CMM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Ease the transition from 2D drawings to MBD and enable model based enterprises (MBE).<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4665\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0003_layer-7\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0003_Layer-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0003_Layer-7-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>7. Electrifying Electrical \/ Electronic Design<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrical: Automatic creation of schematic from a spreadsheet<\/li>\n<li>Electrical: Compound parts \u2013 accessories<\/li>\n<li>PCB: Stress free ECAD-MCAD integration and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>PCB: Unified design environment between schematic editing ,board layout and 3D layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Expanded capabilities mean improved productivity for electrical design.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4664\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0002_layer-8\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0002_Layer-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0002_Layer-8-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>8. Simplifying Design Validation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Simulation: Display simulation results in SOLIDWORKS Graphics Area to more clearly guide design<\/li>\n<li>Simulation: Easily solve complex contact scenarios with Arc Length Control for Nonlinear Contact<\/li>\n<li>Plastics: Part Mass can be used in addition to gate temperature for gate freeze and pressure holding time determination<\/li>\n<li>Flow: Multi parameter optimization is added to the Parametric Study.<br \/>\nYou can now conduct optimization study for more than one input variable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Simulation expanded to handle more use cases \u2013 extended capabilities to tackle more design scenarios.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4663\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0001_layer-9\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0001_Layer-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0001_Layer-9-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>9. Integrating Design and Manufacturing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3D Printing: Import and export of 3MF; Import mesh data in SOLIDWORKS Standard<\/li>\n<li>Inspection: Manual and selective ballooning<\/li>\n<li>Costing: Get instant cost estimates from real manufacturers via the My.SolidWorks Manufacturing Network; Rules for sheet metal; Easier template creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Extending SOLIDWORKS capabilities for the manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4662\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg\" alt=\"2016-2017-_0000_layer-10\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0000_Layer-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-2017-_0000_Layer-10-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>10. Improved Data Management and Collaboration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS PDM &#8211; Version overwrite; Rollback with references; Improved viewing<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional &#8211; Vault Database Replication<\/li>\n<li>eDrawings\u00ae: Augmented Reality (AR) for Android\u2122; 3D Views and annotation views for assemblies; Component descriptions; Weld beads; Undo\/redo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Collaborate at more levels and manage data more efficiently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect Open proprietary 3D CAD data in SOLIDWORKS and retain associativity to the original file Insert proprietary CAD data directly into a SOLIDWORKS assembly without having to&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[25,130],"class_list":["post-4655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solidworks","tag-solidworks-2","tag-solidworks-2017"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4655"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4673,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4655\/revisions\/4673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}