{"id":4688,"date":"2016-10-12T09:23:35","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T08:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2016-10-12T09:23:35","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T08:23:35","slug":"10-new-features-in-solidworks-2017-for-solidworks-2015-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/10\/10-new-features-in-solidworks-2017-for-solidworks-2015-users\/","title":{"rendered":"10 New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2017 for SOLIDWORKS 2015 Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4699\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0009_layer-1\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0009_Layer-1.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0009_Layer-1-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>1. SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Open proprietary 3D CAD data in SOLIDWORKS and retain associativity to original file<\/li>\n<li>Insert Proprietary CAD data directly into SOLIDWORKS assembly without converting to SOLIDWORKS file<\/li>\n<li>All downstream operations and features created in SOLIDWORKS update if referenced proprietary file is updated<\/li>\n<li>Supported formats include Creo\u00ae, CATIA\u00ae V5, Solid Edge\u00ae, NX, and Autodesk Inventor\u00ae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Work seamlessly with anyone and incorporate design changes dramatically faster.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4698\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0008_layer-2\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0008_Layer-2.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0008_Layer-2-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>2. Streamlined Assembly Development<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mate Controller for fast capture and recall of mate positions<\/li>\n<li>Copy multiple components and retain mates<\/li>\n<li>New Asset Publisher and Magnetic Mates speed equipment layouts<\/li>\n<li>Replace sub-assembly with multi-body part and maintain downstream references; Replace missing references all at once<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Accelerate design of assemblies and layouts for machinery and equipment.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4697\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0007_layer-3\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0007_Layer-3.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0007_Layer-3-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>3. More Powerful Modelling Tools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheet Metal allows cuts in swept flange bend area; edge flanges can now be longer than attachment edge plus support for 3 bend corners<\/li>\n<li>New Advanced Hole Wizard to create and reuse customized holes, plus Thread Wizard<\/li>\n<li>Wrap Feature now for any surface; Offset 3D Curve on surface with multiple faces<\/li>\n<li>Fillet\/chamfer conversion, curvature continuous edge fillets; Use face, curve, or edge as Sweep Profile plus bidirectional sweep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Expanded modelling improves accuracy, speeds design, with fewer picks and clicks.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4696\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0006_layer-4\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0006_Layer-4.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0006_Layer-4-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>4. SOLIDWORKS Visualize Boosts Renderings and Animations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved functionality for media-ready images, movies, and immersive content including Support for VR<\/li>\n<li>Included with SOLIDWORKS 2017 Professional and Premium<\/li>\n<li>Uses CPU, GPU, and with \u201cVisualize Boost\u201d to speed up network rendering for less time to quality result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>More realistic photo-quality rendering in less time.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4695\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0005_layer-5\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0005_Layer-5.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0005_Layer-5-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>5. Faster 2D Drawing Creation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Parametrically mirror drawing views without need to mirror the model<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Border controls sheet format border<\/li>\n<li>Reference and link to BOM table cell elements in annotations<\/li>\n<li>MicroStation DGN import and attach, heads-up display, and insert centerlines in DraftSight<\/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\/2015-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4694\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0004_layer-6\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0004_Layer-6.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0004_Layer-6-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>6. &#8220;Drawingless&#8221; Manufacturing Enhanced<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Create DimXpert dimensions in Assembly<\/li>\n<li>Compare geometry and 3D PMI between two models<\/li>\n<li>Define DimXpert 3D PMI more easily for drafted parts \u2013 castings, forgings, and molded parts<\/li>\n<li>Publish and print multiple sheets, tables, and viewports in 3D PDF,<br \/>\nplus STEP 242 output for STEP with 3D PMI<\/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\/2015-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4693\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0003_layer-7\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0003_Layer-7.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0003_Layer-7-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>7. Electrifying Your Designs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrical: Automatic creation of schematic from spreadsheet<\/li>\n<li>Electrical: Compound parts, accessories<\/li>\n<li>PCB: Stress free ECAD-MCAD integration and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>PCB: Seamless interface 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\/2015-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0002_layer-8\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0002_Layer-8.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0002_Layer-8-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>8. Simplifying Design Validation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Simulation: Find unconstrained degrees of freedom, turn constraints on\/off, and perform mesh sectioning<\/li>\n<li>Simulation: Display simulation results in SOLIDWORKS Graphics Area<\/li>\n<li>Plastics: Enhanced Solver performance, improved indirect flow front tracking<\/li>\n<li>Flow: Multi parameter optimization added to Parametric Study to 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 tackle more design scenarios.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0001_layer-9\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0001_Layer-9.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0001_Layer-9-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>9. Integrating Design and Manufacturing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3D Printing: 3D print preview shows areas requiring supports, full 3MF support, and import mesh data in SOLIDWORKS Standard<\/li>\n<li>Costing: Cost an entire assembly, nesting for sheet metal and get instant cost estimates from real manufacturers via the My.SolidWorks Manufacturing Network; Easier template creation<\/li>\n<li>Inspection: Manual and selective ballooning, OCR Editor to customize and improve optical character recognition dictionaries and output horizontal inspection reports<\/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\/2015-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4690\" src=\"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg\" alt=\"2015-2017-_0000_layer-10\" width=\"393\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0000_Layer-10.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015-2017-_0000_Layer-10-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a>10. Improved Data Management and Collaboration<\/h2>\n<ul>\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<li>SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard: New product offer based on SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM (now named SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional) designed for smaller workgroups to manage SOLIDWORKS data and provide easy upgrade to SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional<\/li>\n<li>SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional &#8211; Database Vault Database Replication<\/li>\n<li>Import\/Export: Export material properties to IFC 2&#215;3, export IFC 4.0<\/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. 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