Every release, SolidWorks keeps getting better! If you have not upgraded in a while you are missing out on some very exciting innovations! Check the chart below to see the highlighted features of each SolidWorks release.
| SolidWorks 2006 Adds |
- New Display States
- New Smart Components
- New General Tables
- New Spell Checker
- New 3D Drawing Views
- New Adobe Illustrator® Import
- New Blocks in the Sketcher
- New Variable Pitch Helix
- New Mounting Boss
- New Hook and Grove
- Enhanced Import Diagnostics
- Enhanced 3D Sketcher
- New Gauge Tables
- New Fill Pattern
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- Enhanced Sheet Metal tools
- Enhanced Large Assembly Performance
- Enhanced Selection tools
- New Foreshortened Radius Dimension
- New Physical Simulation to COSMOSXpress
- Enhanced Note Editor
- Enhanced Sketch Patterns
- Enhanced Hole Wizard
- Enhanced Spline Tools
- New Bend Line Annotations
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| SolidWorks 2005 Added |
- Task Pane
- Design Library
- File Explorer
- Administrative Director
- Design Binder
- Indent Feature
- Flex Feature
- MoldflowXpress
- Dynamic Lighting
- Curve on Surface
- Library Features
- Weldments
- Core Feature
- Move Face
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- Assembly Explode
- Interference Detection
- Configurations
- DWGEditorTM
- Auto Dimensioning
- Note Editor
- DrawCompare
- Hole Callouts
- Multi-user Tools
- Sketch Trim
- Spline Tools
- Quick Snaps
- Curvature Continuous Loft
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| SolidWorks 2005 Added |
- Undercut Detection
- Parting Line Creation
- Shutoff Surface
- Parting Surface
- Thickness Check
- Command Manager
- Customized Menus
- Quick Tips
- Materials Library
- RealView
- Deform Feature
- Wrap Feature
- Delete And Fill
- Structural Member Layout
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- Drawing Creation
- Gusset Feature
- End Cap Feature
- Fillet Weld
- Automatic Cut List
- Bills Of Materials
- Auto Balloon
- Design Intent Dimensions
- Hole Tables
- Revision Blocks
- Lightweight Subassemblies
- Lightweight Drawings
- Draft Drawing Views
- Print3D Command
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